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Caterpillar

G3412 Gas Generator Set

Maximum Standby Rating

500 ekW @0.8pf

Fuel Type

Natural Gas

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

U.S. EPA Certified for Emergency Only Stationary Genset

Overview

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Fast Response generator sets engineered to deliver unmatched performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

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Features

Specifications

  • Generator Set Specifications
    Spec Value
    Maximum Standby Rating 500 ekW @0.8pf
    Fuel Type Natural Gas
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Certified for Emergency Only Stationary Genset
    Frequency 60 Hz
    RPM 1800 rpm
  • Engine Specifications
    Spec Value
    Engine Model G3412
    Displacement 1649 in³
    Aspiration NA
    Bore 5.4 in
    Stroke 6 in
  • Generator Set Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Length 165 in
    Width 85.25 in
    Height 86 in
    Dry Weight - Genset 14700 lb

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