Cat G3412 Gas Engine
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Caterpillar
G3412 Gas Generator Set
Maximum Standby Rating
500 ekW @0.8pf
500 ekW @0.8pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Certified for Emergency Only Stationary Genset
U.S. EPA Certified for Emergency Only Stationary Genset
Overview
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Emissions
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Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Standby Rating | 500 ekW @0.8pf 500 ekW @0.8pf |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas Natural Gas |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | U.S. EPA Certified for Emergency Only Stationary Genset U.S. EPA Certified for Emergency Only Stationary Genset |
| Frequency | 60 Hz 60 Hz |
| RPM | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
Engine Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | G3412 G3412 |
| Displacement | 1649 in³ 27 l |
| Aspiration | NA NA |
| Bore | 5.4 in 137 mm |
| Stroke | 6 in 152 mm |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 165 in 1498 mm |
| Width | 85.25 in 2189 mm |
| Height | 86 in 2165 mm |
| Dry Weight – Genset | 14700 lb 6700 kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet
- Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator
- Dual air cleaners, 1 per side, with service indicator
Control Panel
- EMCP 4.3
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
- LH or RG connections when radiator is not selected
- Engine driven pumps for jacket water and separate circuit aftercooler
- Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
Fuel
- Pipeline Natural Gas: 800-1000 BTU/scf and 70-100 Methane Number
- Gas Train: NFPA37 and CSA B149.3
Exhaust
- Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
Fuel System
- Engine-installed electronic control valve
- Gas pressure regulator
- 24V DC energized-to-run (ETR) gas shutoff valve
General
- Paint- Caterpillar Yellow with gloss black rails and radiators
- Operation and maintenance manuals
- RH Service
- Parts book
- Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
Lubrication
- Cartridge style oil filter
- Gear type lube oil pump
Generator
- Caterpillar’s Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) including reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, and a min/max exciter
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Permanent Magnet Excitiation
- Winding temperature detectors
Governing System
- ADEM A4
Ignition System
- Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM A4)
- Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)
Starting/Charging
- Electric Starter
- 24V DC starting motors
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet
- Air cleaner with precleaner
Circuit Breakers
- S LSI
- Frame mounting
- Right, left, rear mounted
Control Panel
- Local alarm module
- Local PC monitoring
- Remote PC monitoring
- Remote annunciator
Cooling
- Inlet/Outlet connections
- Coolant level drain line with valves, fan with guard
Exhaust
- Flexible fittings
- 15, 25 dBA Attenuation
General
- Digital diagnostic tool
- Tool set
- US AID emblem
Generator
- Cable access box
- Bearing temperature detectors
Starting/Charging
- Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)
- 10A, 24VDC battery charger
- Jacket water heater