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C18 Generator Set

At a glance data:

Maximum Rating:
715 kVA
Minimum Rating:
550 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, EU Stage IIIA
Voltage:
380 to 415 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:
715 kVA
Minimum Rating:
550 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, EU Stage IIIA
Voltage:
380 to 415 Volts
Frequency:
50 Hz
Speed:
1500 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 - Minimum:
218.5in
Length - Maximum:
218.5in
Width - Maximum:
80.9in
Height - Maximum:
107.8in

Standard Equipment

air system

  • Air cleaner, light duty
  • Turborcharger

air inlet

  • Air cleaner

control panel

  • GCCP 1.3
  • GCCP Genset Controller

cooling

  • Package mounted radiator

cooling system

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

exhaust

  • Exhaust flange outlet

exhaust system

  • Stainless steel exhaust flex, gaskets, raincap and SAE exhaust flange for customer use - shipped loose

fuel system

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

fuel

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

generator

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

generator and attachments

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

governing system

  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)

power termination

  • Busbar

lube system

  • Oil drain valves
  • Lubricating oil

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

starting/charging

  • 24 volt starting motor
  • Batteries

mounting

  • Rubber vibration isolators

general

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

Optional Equipment

certifications

  • Global
  • European Certifications - EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)

exhaust

  • Industrial, residential, critical mufflers

air inlet system

  • Dual element air cleaner
  • Single element air cleaner

generator

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

power termination

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

circuit breakers

  • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) - package mounted
  • 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) - package mounted
  • Padlockable device
  • 4 Pole (IEC-100% rated) - motorized
  • Power terminal strip
  • 3 Pole (IEC-100% rated) - motorized

control panel

  • GCCP 1.4

control panels

  • Local & remote annunciator modules
  • Digital I/O module
  • Load share module
  • EMCP (4.2) (4.3) (4.4)
  • Remote monitoring software

control system

  • Local alarm modules
  • Control panel protective devices
  • Remote annunciator module
  • Volt free contacts

cooling system

  • Radiator duct flange

enclosures

  • Sound attenuated enclosures

starting/charging

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

exhaust system

  • Elbow Kit
  • Mufflers - End in/end out
  • Manifold and turbocharger guards
  • Engine mounted muffler
  • Flange groups; 8 and 10 inch weld flanges and gaskets

fuel system

  • Integral dual wall fuel tank base
  • Manual fuel transfer system
  • Fuel transfer system

general

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

generator and attachments

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

lube system

  • Manual sump pump

mounting system

  • Narrow skid base

starting / charging system

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

C18 Sound Attenuated Enclosure 50 and 60 Hz

Maximum Rating:
715 kVA
Minimum Rating:
550 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, EU Stage IIIA
Voltage:
380 to 415 Volts
Enclosure

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

Maximum Rating:
715 kVA
Minimum Rating:
550 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, EU Stage IIIA
Voltage:
380 to 415 Volts
Enclosure

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

Maximum Rating:
715 kVA
Minimum Rating:
550 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, EU Stage IIIA
Voltage:
380 to 415 Volts