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C15 Generator Set

At a glance data:

Maximum Rating:
500 ekW
Minimum Rating:
320 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Tier 2, Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
Voltage:
208 to 600 Volts

Overview

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating:
500 ekW
Minimum Rating:
320 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Tier 2, Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
Voltage:
208 to 600 Volts
Frequency:
60 Hz
Speed:
1800 RPM
Duty Cycle:
Standby, Prime

Engine Specifications

Engine Model:
C15 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore:
5.4in
Stroke:
6.75in
Displacement:
927.56in³
Compression Ratio:
16.1:1
Aspiration:
Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System:
MEUI
Governor Type:
Adem™A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum:
168.2in
Width - Maximum:
81in
Height - Maximum:
126.3in

Standard Equipment

air inlet

  • Air cleaner

air system

  • Turbocharger
  • Air cleaner - Non canister disposable paper filter
  • Aftercooler core

control panel

  • GCCP 1.3
  • GCCP 1.3 Genset Controller

cooling

  • Package mounted radiator

cooling system

  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Fan drive, battery charging alternator drive
  • Radiator and cooling fan with guard
  • Coolant drain line with valve

exhaust

  • Base, formed steel with single wall integral 8-hour fuel tank
  • Standard open set fuel tank/base supplied
  • Exhaust flange outlet

fuel

  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Fuel priming pump

fuel system

  • Primary fuel filter w/integral water separator and secondary filter
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Engine fuel transfer pump
  • Flexible fuel lines
  • Fuel cooler

generator

  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Load adjustment module provides engine relief upon load impact and improves load acceptance and recovery time
  • IP23 Protection

power termination

  • Busbar

generator and attachments

  • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
  • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
  • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
  • Optional LC Frame generator - IP23 Protection
  • Power center, IP22
  • A Frame generator - IP21 Protection

mounting

  • Rubber vibration isolators

governing system

  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4).

lube system

  • Oil cooler
  • Oil drain valves

mounting system

  • Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator includes lifting provisions and termination points for coolant and lube oil drain lines

starting/charging

  • 24 Volt battery with rack and cables
  • 24 volt starting motor
  • Batteries

general

  • Engine and alternator pre paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

Optional Equipment

air inlet system

  • Single element air cleaner
  • Dual element air cleaner

exhaust

  • Industrial, residential, critical mufflers

certifications

  • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
  • Global certification for CIS

circuit breakers

  • Shunt trip for IEC circuit breaker
  • Padlockable circuit breaker device
  • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
  • Auxiliary contacts, circuit breaker
  • 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Motorised
  • 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
  • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) Circuit breakers - Package mounted
  • Power terminal strip

generator

  • Oversize and premium generators
  • Anti-condensation heater
  • Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)

power termination

  • Circuit breakers, UL listed
  • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant

control panels

  • GCCP 1.4
  • Volt free contacts
  • Local annunciator
  • Remote annunciator module
  • Local alarm horn
  • Oil temperature displays
  • Protective devices: Earth fault relay ; Earth leakage Ground fault relay ; Overload shutdown via breaker ; Low fuel level alarm ; Low fuel level shutdown ; High fuel level alarm ; Fuel level sensor

starting/charging

  • Jacket water heater
  • Charging alternator
  • Heavy duty starting system
  • Battery chargers
  • Oversize batteries

cooling system

  • Stone guards
  • Radiator duct flange
  • Low coolant temperature alarm

enclosures

  • Sound attenuated enclosures
  • High ambient sound attenuated enclosures

general

  • Sound attenuated, weather protective or high ambient weather protective enclosure
  • CSA Certification
  • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
  • EEC Declaration of Conformity
  • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
  • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
  • Single or dual wall sub-base fuel tanks
  • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
  • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
  • Single or dual wall integral fuel tanks
  • Narrow, wide or skid base
  • UL 2200 package

exhaust system

  • Engine mounted muffler
  • End in/end out mufflers - 10, 25 and 35 dBA attenuation
  • 6 and 8 inch elbow kit
  • Manifold and turbocharger guards
  • Flexible exhaust fittings
  • 6 and 8 inch flange GP

fuel system

  • Manual fuel transfer pump
  • Dual wall fuel tank base
  • Fuel transfer system controls

generator and attachments

  • Space heaters
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) generator
  • Ingress protection
  • LC frame generator
  • Oversize A Frame generator
  • LC frame CIP generator
  • CIP A Frame generator
  • Oversize LC frame generator

lube system

  • Manual sump pump

mounting system

  • Narrow skid base - replaces standard fuel tank base

special test / reports

  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor

starting / charging system

  • 5 Amp single Battery charger
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Jacket water heater
Enclosure

C15 Sound Attenuated Enclosure 50 and 60 Hz

Maximum Rating:
500 ekW
Minimum Rating:
320 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Tier 2, Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
Voltage:
208 to 600 Volts
Enclosure

C13, C15, C18 SA enclosure. 350-600 kW 60 Hz

Maximum Rating:
500 ekW
Minimum Rating:
320 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Tier 2, Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
Voltage:
208 to 600 Volts
Enclosure

C13, C15, C18 WP Enclosure. 350-600 kW 60 Hz

Maximum Rating:
500 ekW
Minimum Rating:
320 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Tier 2, Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
Voltage:
208 to 600 Volts