C18 ACERT Tier 3

Marine Generator Sets C18

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Key Specs

Power Range
260 - 565 ekW
260 - 565 ekW
Frequency
50 / 60
50 / 60
Emissions
EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU IWW, EU Stage V, China II
EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU IWW, EU Stage V, China II

Overview

The C18 is the latest generator and brings commonality with our petroleum products as well as interfacing improvements. We have also taken this opportunity to add new price list options. All engine ratings and emissions certifications are the same, however we have been able to increase the power output of the generator for 12 of the 14 ratings.

Features At A Glance

Specifications Standard Equipment Optional Equipment

Product Specifications for C18

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Power Range 260 - 565 ekW 260 - 565 ekW
Frequency 50 / 60 50 / 60
Minimum Rating 260 ekW (325 kVA) 260 ekW (325 kVA)
Maximum Rating 565 ekW (706 kVA) 565 ekW (706 kVA)
Configuration In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel In-line 6, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Aspiration Turbocharged - Aftercooled Turbocharged - Aftercooled
Bore 5.7 in 145 mm
Stroke 7.2 in 183 mm
Fuel System MEUI MEUI
Oil Change Interval 250 / 500 hours 250 / 500 hours
Governor Electronic Electronic
Refill Capacity 68 68
Cooling Heat Exchanger, Keel, Radiator Cooled Heat Exchanger, Keel, Radiator Cooled
Rotation from Flywheel End SAE No. (136 teeth) SAE No. (136 teeth)
Emissions EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU IWW, EU Stage V, China II EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU IWW, EU Stage V, China II
Height 94.8 in 2408 mm
Length 55.6 in 4741 mm
Width 66.9 in 1699 mm
Weight - Approximate 13396 lb 6076 kg
Length 119.6 in 3038 mm
Height 64.9 in 1648 mm
Width 55.6 in 1411 mm
Weight - Approximate 9747 lb 4221 kg
Excitation SRMP SRMP
Insulation Class H Class H
IP Rating IP23 (standard), IP 44 (optional) IP23 (standard), IP 44 (optional)
Voltage Regulator CDVR (Digital Voltage) CDVR (Digital Voltage)

C18 Standard Equipment

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Air inlet system

  • Separate circuit after-cooled (SCAC)
  • Open Crankcase Ventilation (OCV) system

Turbocharger, jacket water cooled

Turbocharger inlet, 152 mm (6 in) OD straight connection

Cooling system

  • SCAC pump, gear driven, for HEX cooled engines only
  • Jacket water pump, gear driven
  • SCAC and JW shunt tanks for maintaining proper pump inlet pressures

Exhaust system

  • Water-cooled exhaust manifold & turbocharger
  • Round flanged exhaust outlet

Fuel system

  • Hybrid fuel line design
  • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
  • Front service simplex fuel system
  • Manual fuel priming pump

Lube system

  • Center sump oil pan: Deep 500 hour oil change interval
  • Front and top service oil filler locations
  • Front service dipstick

Oil pump, gear driven

Mounting system

  • Vibration Isolators
  • Formed C-channel rails

Control system

  • Common Interface to all Genset Control Panels
  • Programmable Low Idle
  • Electronic Diagnostics and Fault Logging
  • Electronic Fuel/Air Ratio Control

Programmable ECM Shutdowns for: High Jacket Water Coolant Temp Low Engine Oil Pressure Engine Overspeed

C18 Optional Equipment

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Exhaust system

  • Dry Elbows
  • Water-Cooled Elbows
  • Flexible Fitting
  • Flange
  • Muffler
  • Muffler, Spark Arresting

Air inlet system

  • Air Inlet Adapter

Charging system

  • Battery Chargers 10 amp
  • Charging alternator 24V 105 amp

Control system

  • Caterpillar alarm and protection
  • EMCP 4.2 control panel
  • MGCP III B control panel

Fuel system

  • Duplex fuel filter – front service
  • Fuel cooler
  • Primary fuel/water separator

Instrumentation

  • Generator service side - LH, RH
  • Generator terminal box extension
  • Load sharing module (option for type approved module)

Lube system

  • Duplex oil filter
  • Sump pump

Protection system

  • Generator protection - IP44

Starting system

  • Starting motors - electric and/or air
  • Jacket water heaters

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Frequency
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Emissions
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Frequency
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