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C18 Generator Set

At a glance data:

Maximum Rating:
750 ekW
Minimum Rating:
500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
U.S. EPA Certified
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:
750 ekW
Minimum Rating:
500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
U.S. EPA Certified
Voltage:
208 to 600 Volts
Frequency:
60 Hz
Speed:
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle:
Standby, Prime

Engine Specifications

Engine Model:
Cat® C18 ATAACTM In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
Bore:
5.71in
Stroke:
7.2in
Displacement:
1106.3in³
Compression Ratio:
14:01
Aspiration:
Turbocharged Air to Air Aftercooled
Fuel System:
Electronic unit injection
Governor Type:
Electronic ADEM™ A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum:
138in
Width - Maximum:
67in
Height - Maximum:
88in

Standard Equipment

air inlet system

  • Aftercooler core
  • Turbocharger

control system

  • 3 Pole
  • GCCP 1.2
  • Right mounted power centre
  • Standard breaker

cooling system

  • Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
  • Thermostats and housing
  • Coolant level sight gauge
  • Coolant level sensor
  • Coolant drain valve; terminated on edge of base
  • Cooling system filled with Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Radiator and cooling fan with belt guards

exhaust system

  • Exhaust manifold - dry

fuel system

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

generator and attachments

  • Brushless, self-excited 2/3 pitch, random wound
  • Insulation Class H and temperature rise
  • Power centre, IP22 bottom cable entry
  • Segregated low voltage wiring panel
  • IP23 Protection

mounting system

  • Anti-vibration mounts (Non-captive)
  • Generator mounting and duct pPlate
  • Narrow skid base

protection system

  • Overspeed
  • Low oil pressure shutdown
  • High coolant temperature shutdown
  • Low coolant level shutdown

starting/charging

  • 24 Volt electric starting motor

Optional Equipment

air inlet system

  • Dual element air cleaner
  • Heavy duty canister air filters

control system

  • Annunciators box
  • Volt free contact
  • Remote E-Stop button
  • Discrete I/O module
  • Earth (Ground) fault relay
  • Local annunciator
  • GCCP 1.5

circuit breakers

  • Auxiliary contacts
  • Neutral bar (208V)
  • Single LSI motorised circuit breaker
  • Single LSI motorised circuit breaker
  • External paralleling

enclosures

  • Sound attenuated (SA)
  • Weather protective
  • Aluminum enclosure

cooling system

  • Stone guards
  • Coolant heater
  • Jacket water heater with pump

base / fuel tank

  • Audio & visual fuel alarm
  • Sub Base Dual Wall Fuel Tank: 660, 1000, 1900, 2200 gal

fuel system

  • Sub tank bases: 24 hr & 48 hr
  • Integral 8 hour tank base

generator and attachments

  • LC frame oversize generators
  • Space heater control
  • PMG, AREP
  • Oversize
  • Coastal protection (CIP)

starting and charging

  • Battery disconnect switch
  • 5 Amp Battery charger
  • Oversize battery set
  • Standard battery set

certifications

  • Certification of Compliance � IBC
  • CSA 22.2
  • Dual IBC & OSHPD
  • UL2200 Listed
  • Seismic

general

  • Tool set

lube system

  • Manual sump pump
Enclosure

C18 Sound Attenuated Enclosure 50 and 60 Hz

Maximum Rating:
750 ekW
Minimum Rating:
500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
U.S. EPA Certified
Voltage:
208 to 600 Volts
Enclosure

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

Maximum Rating:
750 ekW
Minimum Rating:
500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
U.S. EPA Certified
Voltage:
208 to 600 Volts
Enclosure

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

Maximum Rating:
750 ekW
Minimum Rating:
500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
U.S. EPA Certified
Voltage:
208 to 600 Volts