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Caterpillar

Cat C32 ACERT Generator Set (EPA Tier 3)

C32 ACERT generator sets incorporate a separate circuit aftercooling system (SCAC) for all configurations. The primary advantage of the SCAC systsem is reduced aftercooler corrosion since no sea water circulates through the aftercooler. Many other improvements on these engines contribute to minimizing owning and operating costs. The EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU Stage IIIA compliant ratings are available with heat exchanger or keel cooled options. Heat exchanger configurations have an optional front mounted sea water pump.

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Features

Specifications

  • Generator Set Specifications
    Spec Value
    Minimum Rating 730 ekW (913 kVA)
    Maximum Rating 940 ekW (1175 kVA)
    Frequency 60hz
    Speed 1800 rpm
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Tier III
  • Engine Specifications
    Spec Value
    Aspiration Turbocharged and aftercooled
    Bore 5.7 in
    Stroke 6.38 in
    Displacement 1959 in³
    Governor Type Electronic
    Fuel System MEUI
    Engine Model Vee-12, 4-stroke-Cycle-Diesel
  • Generator Set Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Width 60.2 in
    Height 65.6 in
    Weight - Estimated 15721 lb
    Length 162.8 in/4271 mm (minimum), 175.3 in/4452 mm (maximum)
  • Generator Specifications
    Spec Value
    Excitation Permanent magnet
    Number of Poles 4
    Number of Bearings 2 roller bearings
    Number of Leads 6
    Insulation Class H
    IP Rating 23
    Voltage Regulator CDVR

Standard Equipment

AIR INLET SYSTEM

  • Separate circuit after-cooled (SCAC)
  • Turbocharger, jacket water cooled
  • Turbocharger inlet, 152 mm (6 in) OD straight connection

CONTROL SYSTEM

  • If an EMCP panel or MGCP option is not chosen as optional equipment, then start/stop controls must be provided by the customer
  • Electronic diagnostics and fault logging
  • Engine Protection Mode for extended ambient conditions
  • Electronic fuel/air ratio control

COOLING SYSTEM

  • Separate Circuit After-Cooling (SCAC) for Heat Exchanged (HEX) & Keel cooled engines
  • Jacket Water (JW) and SCAC Heat Exchangers Shell & Tube for HEX cooled engines
  • SCAC pump, gear driven
  • Jacket water pump, gear driven
  • Sea water pump, bronze impeller, gear driven, for HEX cooled engines only
  • Jacket water HEX with Sea water pump Connections: 76.2 mm (3in) ID Standard
  • 4 Bolt ANSI Flange Connection
  • Jacket water HEX without Sea water pump Connection: 2.5" hose barb connection (inlet), 76.2 mm (3in) ID Standard 4 Bolt ANSI Flange (outlet)
  • Keel Connections: 76.2 mm (3in) ID Standard 4 Bolt ANSI Flange Connection
  • SCAC and JW shunt tanks for maintaining proper Pump inlet pressures

EXHAUST SYSTEM

  • Water-cooled exhaust manifold & turbocharger
  • 4 Bolt 130 mm (5.12 in) diameter flanged outlet

FLYWHEELS & FLYWHEEL HOUSINGS

  • Flywheel Housing, SAE No. 0
  • Flywheel, 18 inch, 136 teeth
  • SAE standard rotation

FUEL SYSTEM

  • Duplex Fuel Filters, Spin-on, RH service
  • Fuel connections size: Supply JIC 37 Deg -10 (7/8-14), Return JIC 37 Deg -8 (3/4-16)
  • Plate-type fuel cooler installed behind Aftercooler Shunt Tank
  • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
  • Manual fuel priming pump

GENERATORS AND GENERATOR ATTACHMENTS

  • SR5 form wound
  • 2 roller bearings
  • Permanent magnet excitation
  • 4 pole, 6 leads, Series Star connected
  • Caterpillar's Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR)
  • Marine Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise
  • Surface mounted platinum (PT100) 3-wire RTDs, 2 per phase on stator and one each on support bearings
  • Anti-condensation space heaters (2 elements - 240 VAC, 1000 Watts
  • IP23 Protection suitable for use with Fixed Water Based Local Application Fire Fighting Systems (FWBLAFFS)
  • System IV insulation for harsh environment protection

LUBE SYSTEM

  • Simplex oil filters, RH service
  • Deep sump oil pan
  • RH service oil filler locations
  • RH service dipstick
  • Oil pump, gear driven

MOUNTING SYSTEM

  • Formed C-channel rails, 300mm (11.81in) height
  • Six shipped loose combined helical spring/rubber
  • isolators for installation below package base

GENERAL

  • Front Damper guard
  • Common electrical bondng point on HEX and KEEL cooled engines

Optional Equipment

ALARM AND PROTECTION

  • Remote panels
  • MCS Controller
  • Power analyzer module
  • Oil level, exhaust temperature, air starting pressure, heat exchanger pressure sensors

EXHAUST SYSTEM

  • Dry Elbows
  • Flexible Fitting
  • Flange
  • Muffler
  • Muffler Spark Arresting
  • Rain Cap

AIR INLET SYSTEM

  • Air Inlet Cleaner
  • Closed Crankcase Ventilation
  • Air inlet adapter

CHARGING SYSTEM

  • Battery Chargers, Charging Alternators

CONTROL SYSTEM

  • Load Sharing Attachment

FUEL SYSTEM

  • Water Separator

LUBE SYSTEM

  • Duplex Oil Filters, Sump Pump

PROTECTION SYSTEM

  • Fuel and Oil Shielding

STARTING SYSTEM

  • Electric Starting Motors - Single 24 Volt
  • Air Starting Motor
  • Dual Starting Motors (Electric and Air)
  • Air Start Accessories
  • Starting Aids - JW Heaters
  • Battery Sets - 24 Volt - Dry