Marine generator sets

C280-16

Cat C280-16 Marine Generator Set

  • Frequency50 / 60
  • Minimum Rating4700 ekW (5875 kVA)
  • Maximum Rating4840 ekW (6050 kVA)
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Power Rating
Power Range 4700 - 4840 ekW
Generator Set Specifications
Frequency 50 / 60
Speed 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz)
Minimum Rating 4700 ekW (5875 kVA)
Maximum Rating 4840 ekW (6050 kVA)
Engine Specifications
Emissions EPA Tier 2, IMO II
Aspiration Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Bore 11.0 in
Stroke 11.8 in
Displacement 18062.0 in³
Governor Type Electronic
Fuel System EUI
Compression Ratio 50 Hz 13.1
Compression Ratio 60 Hz 13:1
Engine Model Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Generator Set Dimensions
Length 366.7 in
Width 78.3 in
Height 164.1 in
Weight 31000 kg/ 68343 lb (engine dry weight), 18145 kg/ 40000 lb (generator weight)

General

  • LH and RH service availability

Air Inlet System

  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Dual turbochargers, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated
  • Crankcase breathers, top mounted
  • Air inlet adapter - Straight / 90 degree / 35 degree

Control System

  • Dual Caterpillar ADEM A4 Electronic Engine Control Modules
  • Rigid Wiring Harness

Cooling System

  • Aftercooler / Oil cooler and jacket water gear driven pumps
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Single Circuit / Separate Circuit Aftercooler

Exhaust System

  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Turbo speed sensors - overspeed protection

Fuel System

  • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
  • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
  • Duplex Fuel filters

Instrumentation

  • Cat Alarm & Protection System

Lube System

  • Oil pump, gear driven
  • 3 element oil cooler, engine mounted
  • Duplex centrifugal oil filter, engine mounted
  • Wet sump
  • Prelube pump - air / electric

Protection System

  • Crankcase explosion relief valves
  • C280-16 TIER 2 MAR AUX & DIESEL ELECTRIC PROP 5200EKW 5420BKW 50 HZ 1000RPM
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  • C280-16 TIER 2 MAR AUX & DIESEL ELECTRIC PROP 4840EKW 5060BKW 60 HZ 900RPM
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  • C280-16 TIER 2 MAR AUX & DIESEL ELECTRIC PROP 4700EKW 4920BKW 50 HZ 1000RPM
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