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3612 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

At a glance data:

Maximum Rating:
4850 kVA
Minimum Rating:
4400 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel Consumption
Frequency:
50 Hz

Overview

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Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating:
4850 kVA
Minimum Rating:
4400 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel Consumption
Frequency:
50 Hz
Speed:
750 & 1000 rpm
Duty Cycle:
Prime, Continuous

Engine Specifications

Engine Model:
3612 V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore:
11in
Stroke:
11.8in
Displacement:
13524in³
Compression Ratio:
13:01
Aspiration:
TA
Fuel System:
Direct unit injection
Governor Type:
Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum:
404in
Width - Maximum:
99.62in
Height - Maximum:
156.6in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum):
112690lb

Standard Equipment

air inlet system

  • Air cleaner
  • Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
  • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Air inlet shutoff

cooling system

  • Water temperature regulator
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Jacket water thermostats
  • Front mounted turbos
  • Three-bundle oil cooler

exhaust system

  • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
  • Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting

fuel system

  • Simplex or duplex

generator system

  • Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer

governor system

  • UG Actuator

lube system

  • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
  • Oil filler and dipstick
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves
  • Oil pressure regulating valve
  • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
  • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers

mounting system

  • Damper, torsional vibration
  • Engine and generator mounting

starting / charging system

  • Line group for single point custom connection
  • Vane type air starter
  • Two motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side
  • Air silencer

general:

  • Paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water

Optional Equipment

air inlet system

  • Vertical support bracket
  • Soot filter
  • Boost control valve
  • Heavy duty air cleaner
  • Air cleaner louver assembly
  • Air inlet adapter

cooling system

  • Heating aids
  • Auxiliary water pump
  • Expansion tank
  • Heat exchanger for single circuit
  • Cooling system aids

exhaust system

  • Flexible exhaust fittings
  • Weld flange and related hardware

fuel system

  • Duplex primary fuel strainer
  • Fuel system connections
  • Fuel priming pump

generator system

  • Anti-condensation space heaters
  • Class F insulation
  • Busbar connections
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • 3 Phase, six Leads, WYE

governor system

  • 230 UA
  • EGB actuator
  • Digital programmers
  • Electronic/actuators
  • 723 Plus
  • Battery backup/power supply

lube system

  • Oil pan drain valve
  • Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)

mounting system

  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Vertically restrained
  • Isolator
  • Non-vertically restrained

starting / charging system

  • Compressed air flex hose
  • Redundant air starters
  • Pressure reducing valve
  • Turbine type air starters

general:

  • Custom paint colors