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C18 Generator Set

At a glance data:

Maximum Rating:
600 ekW
Minimum Rating:
500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage:
220 to 380 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:
600 ekW
Minimum Rating:
500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage:
220 to 380 Volts
Frequency:
60 Hz
Speed:
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle:
Standby, Prime

Engine Specifications

Engine Model:
C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore:
5.71in
Stroke:
7.2in
Displacement:
1106.4in³
Compression Ratio:
14.5:1
Aspiration:
Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System:
Electronic unit injection
Governor Type:
Adem™A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum:
218.5in
Width - Maximum:
80.9in
Height - Maximum:
107.8in

Standard Equipment

air inlet

  • Air cleaner

cooling

  • Package mounted radiator

exhaust

  • Exhaust flange outlet

fuel

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

generator

  • IP23 Protection
  • 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

power termination

  • Busbar

control panel

  • GCCP 1.3

mounting

  • Rubber vibration isolators

starting/charging

  • 24 volt starting motor
  • Batteries

general

  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

Optional Equipment

exhaust

  • Industrial, residential, critical mufflers

generator

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

power termination

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

control panels

  • Remote monitoring software
  • Local & remote annunciator modules
  • Digital I/O module
  • GCCP 1.4
  • Load share module

starting/charging

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

general

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

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

Maximum Rating:
600 ekW
Minimum Rating:
500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage:
220 to 380 Volts
Enclosure

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

Maximum Rating:
600 ekW
Minimum Rating:
500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage:
220 to 380 Volts