Generator Set Specifications
| Minimum Rating | 1550 eKW (1937 kVA) 1550 eKW (1937 kVA) |
| Maximum Rating | 1700 eKW (2125 kVA) 1700 eKW (2125 kVA) |
| Frequency | 60 hz 60 hz |
| Speed | 1800 1800 |
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Marine Generator Sets 3512C
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- Minimum Rating
- 1550 eKW (1937 kVA)
- 1550 eKW (1937 kVA)
- Maximum Rating
- 1700 eKW (2125 kVA)
- 1700 eKW (2125 kVA)
- Frequency
- 60 hz
- 60 hz
Product Specifications for 3512C
Engine Specifications
| Configuration | Vee 12 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel Vee 12 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| Aspiration | TTA TTA |
| Bore | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 8.46 in 215 mm |
| Displacement | 3574 in³ 58.56 l |
Generator Set Configurations
| Emissions | IMO II IMO II |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Length | 200.2 in 5085.3 mm |
| Width | 84.3 in 2142.1 mm |
| Height | 83.9 in 2131.1 mm |
| Weight - Estimated | 28136 lb 12762 kg |
3512C Standard Equipment
AIR INLET SYSTEM
- Corrosion resistant separate circuit aftercooler core, regular duty air cleaners, dual turbochargers
CONTROL SYSTEM
- Caterpillar A-III electronic engine control, Electronic Unit Injection fuel system, rigid wiring harness
COOLING SYSTEM
- Auxiliary fresh water pump, centrifugal non-self-priming auxiliary sea water pump, gear driven centrifugal jacket water pump, expansion tank, engine oil cooler, thermostats and housing
EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Dry gas-tight exhaust manifolds with heat shields, dual turbochargers with water-cooled bearings and heat shields, vertical exhaust outlet
FLYWHEELS & FLYWHEEL HOUSINGS
- Flywheel, SAE No. 00, 183 teeth Flywheel housing, SAE No. 00
FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel filter, RH, with service indicators
- Fuel transfer pump
- Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
INSTRUMENTATION
- Engine mounted instrument panel with four position switch, over speed shutdown notification light, emergency stop notification light, graphical display unit for analog or digital display of: oil and fuel pressure, oil and fuel filter differential, system DC voltage, exhaust and water temperature, air inlet restriction, service meter, engine speed, fuel consumption (total and instantaneous)
LUBE SYSTEM
- Top mounted crankcase breather, RH oil filter, RH oil filler, gear type oil pump, deep sump oil pan, recommended use of Caterpillar Diesel Engine Oil 10W30 or 15W40
MOUNTING SYSTEM
- Industrial type engine mounting rails)
POWER TAKE-OFFS
- Accessory drive Lower RH, Lower LH Front housing, Two-sided
PROTECTION SYSTEM
- A-III Electronic Monitoring System provides customer programmable engine de-ration strategies to protect against adverse operating conditions
- Emergency stop push button (located in Electronic Instrument Panel) Safety shutoff protection for oil pressure and water temperature, over speed protection
GENERAL
- Vibration damper and guard Paint, Caterpillar Yellow engine with black rails. Lifting eyes
3512C Optional Equipment
AIR INLET SYSTEM
- Air Cleaner Removal
- Remote Air Inlet Adapters
CHARGING SYSTEM
- Battery Chargers
- Charging Alternators
CONTROL SYSTEM
- Load Sharing module
- Local speed throttle control
COOLING SYSTEM
- Water level switch gauge
- Coolant level sensors
- Connections
- Keel Cooling Conversions
- Radiator cooling conversion
- Heat exchangers
- Auxiliary water pumps
- Sea water pump removal
- Air separator
EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Exhaust outlet
- Flexible fittings
- Elbows
- Flanges
- Flange and exhaust expanders
- Mufflers
FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Cooler
- Fuel priming pumps
- Flexible fuel lines
- Rigid Fuel Lines
- Primary fuel filter
- Fuel level switch
GENERATORS AND GENERATOR ATTACHMENTS
- 1500/1800 RPM, 1000/1200 RPM
- Low Voltage Connection
- Generator Conversion
- Low Voltage Extension Box
- RFI Filter
- Bearing Temperature Detectors
- Manual Voltage Control
- Air Filter
INSTRUMENTATION
- PL1000T Communication Module
- PL1000E Communication Module
- Customer Interface Box
- Thermocouples
- Remote panel display
- Remote cylinder temperature display
LUBE SYSTEM
- Oil Pan
- Oil pan accessories
- Sump pumps
- Prelubrication Options
- Lubricating oil
- Centrifugal Oil Filter
MOUNTING SYSTEM
- Vibration isolators
- Rails
POWER TAKE-OFFS
- Flywheel guard
- Flexible coupling
- Coupling hub
- Front housing accessories
- Upper left hand front location
- Upper left hand rear location
- Upper right hand front location:
- Upper right hand rear location
- Lower left hand front location
- Front housing accessory drives
- Front power take-offs
- Crankshaft pulleys
- Damper guard removals
PROTECTION SYSTEM
- Air inlet shutoffs
- Switches and contactors
- Explosion relief valve
- Sensors
STARTING SYSTEM
- Starting motors or barring divice
- Air starting motors options
- Battery sets - 24 volt - Dry
- Battery rack
- Jacket Water Heater
GENERAL
- Tool set
- Caterpillar datalink wire
SVCE TOOLS/SHIP PROT/FACTORY SUPPORT
- Commissioning
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Marine Power Systems
3512C
Selected
- Minimum Rating
- 1550 eKW (1937 kVA)
- 1550 eKW (1937 kVA)
- Maximum Rating
- 1700 eKW (2125 kVA)
- 1700 eKW (2125 kVA)
- Frequency
- 60 hz
- 60 hz
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C32 Tier 4 / IMO III
- Minimum Rating
- 282 ekW
- 282 ekW
- Maximum Rating
- 940 ekW
- 940 ekW
- Frequency
- 60hz
- 60hz
Marine Power Systems
C280-6
- Minimum Rating
- 1760 ekW (2200 kVA)
- 1760 ekW (2200 kVA)
- Maximum Rating
- 1820 ekW (2275 kVA)
- 1820 ekW (2275 kVA)
- Frequency
- 50 Hz or 60 Hz
- 50 Hz or 60 Hz
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