Key Specs
Producing reliable power from 1500 kVA 50 Hz, our 3512 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. Generator sets offer a low fuel consumption system.
Demonstrated savings in operating costs
Designed to match engine and alternator performance
| Maximum Rating | 1500 kVA 1500 kVA |
| Minimum Rating | 1500 kVA 1500 kVA |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel Consumption Low Fuel Consumption |
| Voltage | Low (415 Volts), Medium and High Voltage Low (415 Volts), Medium and High Voltage |
| Frequency | 50 Hz 50 Hz |
| Speed | 1500 rpm 1500 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Prime Standby, Prime |
| Engine Model | 3512B TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3512B TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Bore | 6.69 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 7.48 in 190 mm |
| Displacement | 3161.03 in³ 51.8 l |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 14.0:1 |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Fuel System | Electronic Unit Injection Electronic Unit Injection |
| Governor Type | ADEM™ A3 ADEM™ A3 |
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