3612 (50 HZ) | 4400-4850 kVA Diesel Generator

Diesel Generator Sets 3612 (50 Hz)

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Key Specs

Maximum Rating
4850 kVA
4850 kVA
Minimum Rating
4400 kVA
4400 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Low Fuel Consumption

Overview

3612 (50 Hz)

Producing reliable power from 4400 to 4850 kVA at 50 Hz, our 3612 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set is certified for low fuel consumption.

Benefits

Over 200,000,000 Operating hours

at Global locations

Up to 10% Better Fuel Economy

Demonstrated savings

Over 20% Reduction in Service Time

Two inspection ports per cylinder, segmented camshafts and individual heads ease service

Product Specifications for 3612 (50 Hz)

Maximum Rating 4850 kVA 4850 kVA
Minimum Rating 4400 kVA 4400 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption Low Fuel Consumption
Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz
Speed 750 & 1000 rpm 750 & 1000 rpm
Duty Cycle Prime, Continuous Prime, Continuous
Engine Model 3612 V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3612 V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 11 in 280 mm
Stroke 11.8 in 300 mm
Displacement 13524 in³ 222 l
Compression Ratio 13:01 13:01
Aspiration TA TA
Fuel System Direct unit injection Direct unit injection
Governor Type Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS) Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
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) 112690 lb 51230 kg

3612 (50 Hz) Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

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

Cooling System

  • Water temperature regulator
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Jacket water thermostats
  • Front mounted turbos
  • Three-bundle oil cooler

Exhaust System

  • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
  • 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
  • Oil filler and dipstick
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves
  • Oil pressure regulating valve
  • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
  • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers

Mounting System

  • Damper, torsional vibration
  • Engine and generator mounting

Starting / Charging System

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

General:

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

3612 (50 Hz) Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

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

Cooling System

  • Heating aids
  • Auxiliary water pump
  • Expansion tank
  • Heat exchanger for single circuit
  • Cooling system aids

Exhaust System

  • Flexible exhaust fittings
  • Weld flange and related hardware

Fuel System

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

Generator System

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

Governor System

  • 230 UA
  • EGB actuator
  • Digital programmers
  • Electronic/actuators
  • 723 Plus
  • Battery backup/power supply

Lube System

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

Mounting System

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

Starting / Charging System

  • Compressed air flex hose
  • Redundant air starters
  • Pressure reducing valve
  • Turbine type air starters

General:

  • Custom paint colors

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