3612 (60 HZ)

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SPECIFICATIONS
Generator Set Specifications
Minimum Rating 3300 ekW
Maximum Rating 4000 ekW
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 720 & 900 rpm


Generator Set Configurations
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption


Engine Specifications
Engine Model 3612 V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Compression Ratio 13:1
Aspiration TA
Governor Type Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Fuel System Direct unit injection
Bore 11 in
Displacement 1127 in³
Stroke 11.8 in
Total Displacement 13524 in³


BENEFITS & FEATURES
Cat Diesel Engine


  • Reliable, rugged, durable design
  • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight

Generator


  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
  • Industry leading motor starting capabilities
  • High Efficiency

World Wide Product Support


Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements. Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Caterpillar S•O•S℠ program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products

Full Range of Attachments


Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments, factory designed and tested Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation

EQUIPMENT
Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System
  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Air inlet shutoff
  • Air cleaner
  • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
  • Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
Cooling System
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Front mounted turbos
  • Three-bundle oil cooler
  • Water temperature regulator
  • Jacket water thermostats
Exhaust System
  • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
  • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting
Fuel System
  • Simplex or duplex
Generator System
  • Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by Dealer
Governor System
  • UG actuator
Lube System
  • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
  • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
  • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication & oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
  • Oil filler and dipstick
  • Oil pressure regulating valve
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves
Mounting System
  • Damper, torsional vibration
  • Engine and generator mounting
Starting / Charging System
  • Vane type air starter
  • Two motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side
  • Air silencer
  • Line group for single point custom connection
General:
  • Paint, Caterpillar yellow
  • Gear driven pumps: Fuel / Oil / Jacket water / Aftercooler / Oil cooler water

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System
  • Soot Filter
  • Air cleaner louver assembly
  • Vertical Support Bracket
  • Heavy duty air cleaner
  • Air inlet adapter
  • Boost control valve
Cooling System
  • Heat exchanger for single circuit
  • Heating aids
  • Cooling system aids
  • Auxiliary water pump
  • Expansion tank
Exhaust System
  • Flexible exhaust fittings
  • Weld flange and related hardware
Fuel System
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Duplex primary fuel strainer
  • Fuel system connections
Generator System
  • 3 Phase, six leads, WYE
  • Class F insulation
  • Busbar connections
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Anti-condensation space heaters
Governor System
  • Electronic / Actuators
  • Digital programmers
  • Battery backup / Power supply
  • 230 UA
  • 723 Plus
  • EGB actuator
Lube System
  • Oil pan drain valve
  • Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)
Mounting System
  • Isolator
  • Spring type vibration isolator
  • Vertically restrained
  • Non-vertically restrained
Starting / Charging System
  • Pressure reducing valve
  • Compressed air flex hose
  • Turbine type air starters
  • Redundant air starters
General:
  • Custom Paint Colors

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