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Cat C280-12 Marine Generator Set

Cat C280-12 V12 four-stroke diesel marine generator set rated 3520–3640 ekW (4400–4550 kVA) at 50/60 Hz and 900–1000 rpm, EPA Tier 2 / IMO II compliant.

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Description

The Cat C280-12 Marine Generator Set is a V12, four-stroke turbocharged-aftercooled diesel genset for marine auxiliary and diesel-electric power, rated 3520–3640 ekW at 50/60 Hz.

Technical data

  • Rating: 3520 ekW (4400 kVA) to 3640 ekW (4550 kVA)
  • Frequency / speed: 50/60 Hz, 900–1000 rpm
  • Engine: V12, 4-stroke-cycle diesel, turbocharged-aftercooled
  • Bore × stroke: 280 mm × 300 mm (11 in × 11.8 in)
  • Displacement: 222 l (13546 in³)
  • Fuel system: electronic unit injectors (EUI); electronic governor
  • Compression ratio: 13:1
  • Emissions: EPA Tier 2, IMO II
  • Dimensions (L × W × H): 8040 × 1961 × 3937 mm
  • Estimated weight: 11340 kg (25000 lb)

Controls and electronics

  • A3 ECU with CAN J1939 data link, waterproof connectors and backup ECU for redundant governing
  • Load feedback, programmable droop, adjustable gain and fuel/air ratio control; operating histograms
  • J1939 data: engine speed, boost pressure, fuel rate, load, diagnostics, lifetime and trip totals
  • Customer interface panel compatible with the Cat Marine Monitoring System; accepts 4–20 mA or PWM remote speed input
  • Dual Cat ADEM A4 engine control modules; Cat Alarm & Protection System

Standard equipment

  • Dual rear-mounted turbochargers; fresh-water aftercooler with corrosion-resistant coating; single or separate circuit aftercooler
  • Gear-driven jacket water, aftercooler/oil cooler, oil and fuel transfer pumps
  • Dry, gas-tight exhaust manifold; turbo speed sensors for overspeed protection
  • Duplex fuel filters; drop-in electronic unit injectors with no external high-pressure lines
  • Engine-mounted 3-element oil cooler, duplex centrifugal oil filter, air/electric prelube pump
  • Cylinder pressure relief valves; LH and RH service access

Options

  • Soft exhaust manifold shielding and SOLAS shielding
  • Front and rear oil pan drains, wet sump
  • Oil mist detector

Specifications

Frequency50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz
Speed900 - 1000 rpm 900 - 1000 rpm
Minimum Rating3520 ekW (4400 kVA) 3520 ekW (4400 kVA)
Maximum Rating3640 ekW (4550 kVA) 3640 ekW (4550 kVA)
EmissionsEPA Tier 2, IMO II EPA Tier 2, IMO II
AspirationTurbocharged-Aftercooled Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Bore11 in 280 mm
Stroke11.8 in 300 mm
Displacement13546 in³ 222 l
Governor TypeElectronic Electronic
Fuel SystemEUI EUI
Compression Ratio 50 Hz13.1 13.1
Compression Ratio 60 Hz13:1 13:1
Engine ModelV 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel V 12, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Length316.5 in 8040 mm
Width77.2 in 1961 mm
Height155 in 3937 mm
Weight - Estimated25000 lb 11340 kg
Power Range3640 - 3520 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategyEPA Tier 2, IMO II

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