3608 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

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3608

Features

  • Cat Diesel Engine

  • Generator

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  • Full Range of Attachments

Specifications

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Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating 3575 kVA
Minimum Rating 2363 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption
Frequency 50 Hz
Speed 750 & 1000 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Prime, Continuous

Engine Specifications

Engine Model 3608 I-8,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 11 in 280 mm
Stroke 11.8 in 300 mm
Displacement 9064 in³ 148 l
Compression Ratio 13:01
Aspiration TA
Fuel System Direct unit injection
Governor Type Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum 404 in 10261.7 mm
Width - Maximum 99.62 in 2530.3 mm
Height - Maximum 156.6 in 3977.7 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 91050 lb 41390 kg

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System <!-- 3600 series only -->

  • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Turbocharger, watercooled (750 rpm and HFO), engine oil lubricated
  • Air inlet shutoff

Cooling System

  • Water temperature regulator
  • Jacket water thermostats
  • Engine coolant water drains

Exhaust System

  • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
  • Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting
  • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold

Fuel System

  • Simplex or duplex

Generator System

  • Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer

Governor System

  • UG Actuator

Lube System

  • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
  • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves
  • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
  • Oil filler and dipstick
  • Oil pressure regulating valve

Mounting System

  • Engine and generator mounting
  • Damper, torsional vibration

Starting / Charging System

  • Line group for single point custom connection
  • Air silencer
  • One motor, engine mounted at rear, on left side
  • Vane type air starter

General:

  • Paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner louver assembly
  • Air inlet adapter
  • Heavy duty air cleaner
  • Vertical support bracket
  • Soot filter
  • Boost control valve

Cooling System

  • Expansion tank
  • Auxiliary water pump
  • Heating aids
  • Cooling system aids

Exhaust System

  • Flexible exhaust fittings
  • Weld flange and related hardware

Fuel System

  • Duplex primary fuel strainer
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Fuel system connections

Generator System

  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Anti-condensation space heaters
  • Busbar connections
  • 3 Phase, six Leads, WYE
  • Class F insulation

Governor System

  • Digital programmers
  • 2301 A load share
  • 723 Plus
  • EGB actuator
  • Electronic/actuators
  • Battery backup/power supply

Lube System

  • Oil pan drain valve
  • Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)

Mounting System

  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Non-vertically restrained
  • Vertically restrained
  • Isolator

Starting / Charging System

  • Pressure reducing valve
  • Compressed air flex hose

General:

  • Custom paint colors
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