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Cat C280-8 Marine Generator Set
Inline 8-cylinder 148 L medium-speed marine generator set, 2,200-2,600 ekW at 1000 rpm (50 Hz) or 900 rpm (60 Hz), EPA Tier 2 and IMO II, for auxiliary and diesel-electric propulsion service.
Description
The Cat C280-8 Marine Generator Set is based on an inline 8-cylinder, 4-stroke turbocharged-aftercooled diesel with electronic unit injection, for marine auxiliary and diesel-electric propulsion applications.
Technical data
- Rating: 2,200 ekW (2,938 kVA) to 2,600 ekW (3,025 kVA)
- Speed: 1000 rpm (50 Hz) or 900 rpm (60 Hz)
- Displacement: 148 L (9,031 in³); bore 280 mm, stroke 300 mm; compression ratio 13:1
- Emissions: EPA Tier 2, IMO II
- Dimensions: 8,040 x 1,961 x 3,937 mm (L x W x H); weight approx. 11,340 kg
Controls and electronics
- Dual Caterpillar ADEM A4 electronic engine control modules with backup ECU for redundant governing
- CAN J1939 data link (engine speed, boost, fuel rate, load, diagnostics, lifetime and trip totals)
- Load feedback, programmable droop, adjustable gain and fuel/air ratio control
- Customer interface panel compatible with the Cat Marine Monitoring System; accepts 4-20 mA or PWM remote throttle input
- Electronic unit injectors with drop-in installation and high pressure inside the injector only, requiring no double-wall fuel lines
Standard equipment
- Fresh water, corrosion-resistant coated aftercooler; single rear-mounted turbocharger
- Dry gas-tight exhaust manifold; turbo speed sensors for overspeed protection
- Gear-driven aftercooler/oil cooler and jacket water pumps; single- or separate-circuit aftercooler
- Duplex fuel filters; duplex centrifugal oil filter, 2-element oil cooler, air/electric prelube pump
- Crankcase explosion relief valves; Cat Alarm & Protection System
- LH and RH service availability
Optional equipment
Soft exhaust manifold shielding, SOLAS shielding, oil pan drains, wet sump, oil mist detector, cylinder pressure relief valves.
Specifications
| Frequency | 50 / 60 50 / 60 |
|---|---|
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | EPA Tier 2, IMO II EPA Tier 2, IMO II |
| Speed | 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz) 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz) |
| Minimum Rating | 2200 ekW (2938 kVA) 2200 ekW (2938 kVA) |
| Maximum Rating | 2600 ekW (3025 kVA) 2600 ekW (3025 kVA) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged-Aftercooled Turbocharged-Aftercooled |
| Bore | 11 in 280 mm |
| Stroke | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Displacement | 9031 in³ 148 l |
| Governor Type | Electronic Electronic |
| Fuel System | EUI EUI |
| Compression Ratio 50 Hz | 13.1 13.1 |
| Compression Ratio 60 Hz | 13:1 13:1 |
| Engine Model | In-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel In-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| Length | 316.5 in 8040 mm |
| Width | 77.2 in 1961 mm |
| Height | 155 in 3937 mm |
| Weight - Estimated | 25000 lb 11340 kg |
| Power Range | 2200 - 2600 ekW |
| Emissions | EPA Tier 2, IMO II |
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