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C18 Generator Set

At a glance data:

Maximum Rating:
850 kVA
Minimum Rating:
706 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel
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:
850 kVA
Minimum Rating:
706 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel
Voltage:
380 to 415 Volts
Frequency:
50 Hz
Speed:
1500
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:
162.4in
Width - Maximum:
78.3in
Height - Maximum:
75in

Standard Equipment

air inlet system

  • Single element air cleaner
  • Turbocharger
  • Aftercooler core
  • Light duty air cleaner

control system

  • GCCP 1.3

cooling

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

exhaust system

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

fuel system

  • Standard 8 hour open set integral fuel tank

generator and attachments

  • LC frame generator - IP23 Protection
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Segregated low voltage (AC/DC) wiring panel
  • Mandatory option circuit breaker, IEC, 3 pole, mounted in power centre
  • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
  • Power center, IP22
  • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)

governing system

  • Cat electronic governor (ADEM A4)

lube system

  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil drain lines with valves

mounting system

  • Captive linear vibration isolators between base and engine-generator.

starting/charging

  • 24 Volt battery with rack and cables

general

  • Engine and alternator pre-paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment

air inlet system

  • Dual element air cleaner

circuit breakers

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

control system

  • Local alarm horn
  • Protective devices: Earth fault relay - earth leageage Ground fault relay - Overload shutdown via breaker - Low fuel level alarm - Low fuel level shutdown - High fuel level alarm - Fuel level sensor
  • GCCP 1.4
  • Remote annunciator module
  • Oil temperature displays
  • Local alarm modules

cooling system

  • Radiator transition flange
  • Low coolant temperature alarm

enclosures

  • Sound attenuated enclosures (to be available soon)

exhaust system

  • 8 and 10 inch elbow kits
  • 10, 25, 35 dB end in / end out mufflers
  • Engine mounted muffler
  • 8 and 10 inch GP flanges
  • Manifold and turbocharger guards

fuel system

  • Integral - Dual wall fuel tank base
  • Fuel transfer system
  • Manual fuel transfer pump

generator and attachments

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

lube system

  • Manual sump pump

starting and charging

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

C18 Sound Attenuated Enclosure 50 and 60 Hz

Maximum Rating:
850 kVA
Minimum Rating:
706 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel
Voltage:
380 to 415 Volts
Enclosure

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

Maximum Rating:
850 kVA
Minimum Rating:
706 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel
Voltage:
380 to 415 Volts
Enclosure

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

Maximum Rating:
850 kVA
Minimum Rating:
706 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel
Voltage:
380 to 415 Volts
Enclosure

C18 High Ambient Acoustic Enclosure

Maximum Rating:
850 kVA
Minimum Rating:
706 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel
Voltage:
380 to 415 Volts