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Cat C280-8 Marine Generator Set
Cat C280-8 Marine Generator Set
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Generator Set Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Rating | 2350 ekW (2938 kVA) 2350 ekW (2938 kVA) |
| Maximum Rating | 2420 ekW (3025 kVA) 2420 ekW (3025 kVA) |
| Frequency | 50 Hz or 60 Hz 50 Hz or 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz) 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz) |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | EPA Tier 2, IMO II EPA Tier 2, IMO II |
Engine Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 316.5 in 8040 mm |
| Width | 77.2 in 1961 mm |
| Height | 155 in 3937 mm |
| Weight – Estimated | 25000 lb 11340 kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Aftercooler — fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side); air inlet shutoff; breather — crankcase, top-mounted; turbocharger — engine oil lubricated
Control System
- Single Caterpillar® A3 electronic control unit (ECU) with electronic unit injector fuel system, rigid wiring harness (10 amp, 24 volt power required to drive ECUs)
Cooling System
- Engine coolant water drains
Exhaust System
- Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
Fuel System
- Distillate fuel (requires viscosity ranging from 1.4 cSt to 20 cSt at 38° C), fuel transfer pump (mounted on left-hand side), duplex fuel filters, electronically controlled unit injectors
Lube Oil System
- Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff, service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers includes installed oil lines and single shutoff valve, filters centrifuge bypass oil from the main lubricating oil pump, can be serviced with the engine running, oil filler and dipstick valve, oil pressure regulating valves, crankcase explosion relief valves
General
- Caterpillar yellow paint; gear-driven pumps: fuel, oil, jacket water, aftercooler/oil cooler water; service literature