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C280-12 Offshore Generator Set

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C280-12 Offshore Generator Set

Minimum Rating4640 kV·A
Maximum Rating5444 kV·A
EmissionsIMO Tier II/EPA Marine Tier 2
Weight124561 lb
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The C280-12 generator set incorporates years of proven success of the 3600 engine with the latest technology in electronics. The result is a fully integrated solution that is ideal for offshore operations. Ideal applications for the C280-12 offshore generator set are main power on-board drilling and production vessels and platforms. These include jackup rigs, semi-submersible rigs, and production platforms. Complete package offerings are MCS type-approved and compliant with IMO Tier II emissions standards, making integration of the Cat C280-12 generator set into the vessel a simplified operation. The redundant ADEM A4 engine control system works together with the Cat Alarm and Protection to bring comprehensive generator set control, safety, and simple operator interface. Cat generator sets are backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty. Cat C280-12 offshore generator set. Ratings: 3300-3880 ekW @ 50/60 Hz (1000/900 rpm). IMO Tier II emissions compliant.

Minimum Rating
4640kV·A
Maximum Rating
5444kV·A
Emissions
IMO Tier II/EPA Marine Tier 2
Weight
124561lb
Bore
11in
Aspiration
Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Generator Set Control
® Alarm and Protection System" data-metric=""> Cat® Alarm and Protection System
Fuel System
EUI
Oil Change Interval
1000h
Engine Control
™ A4" data-metric=""> Dual ADEM™ A4
Displacement
13546in³
Stroke
11.8in
Length
319.9in
Height
156.4in
Width
101.1in
Lube Oil System - Refill
339gal (US)
Cooling System - Engine
329gal (US)
The engine is a turbocharged, aftercooled, four-strokecycle- diesel, electronic unit injection engine with a 280 mm (11 in) bore by 300 mm (11.8 in) stroke. SAE standard rotation is counterclockwise as viewed from the rear of engine flywheel.
GL and CCS approved IMO certificate — includes statement of compliance or Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certificate, supplied by the Recognized Organization (RO) where available, and technical file to be kept on board per IMO regulations.
ABS, BV, CCS, DnV, GL, LRS
Spray shielding to meet SOLAS regulations for flammable fluids
Declaration of Incorporation for EU Machinery Safety
Directive and EU Low Voltage Safety Directive
Fresh water aftercooler, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
Air inlet shutoff
Turbochargers (2), rear-mounted, oil lubricated
90° adapter and straight adapters for air inlet to turbocharger
Air cleaners
Air cleaners with Cat dry paper filter elements (approximately 99.9% efficient at filtering SAE fine dust)
Dual Cat ADEM A4 electronic engine control module with electronic unit injector fuel system, rigid wiring harness (10 amp 24V power required to drive electronic engine control modules), direct rack control
Gear-driven jacket water (JW) pump
Gear-driven separate-circuit aftercooler/oil cooler (AC/OC) pump
Front-mounted water connections: JW and AC/OC, 6" ANSI
Jacket Water Thermostat Options:
AC/OC Thermostat Options:
Expansion Tank Options:
Dry, gas tight exhaust manifold
Dual turbocharger, rear-mounted
Dual wastegate; hard shielding - SOLAS compliant
Exhaust manifold shields
Distillate fuel (requires viscosity ranging from 1.4 cSt to 20 cSt at 38°C); fuel pump, gear-driven; fuel transfer pump (mounted on left-hand side); duplex fuel filters, rear-engine-mounted; electronically controlled unit injectors
; crankcase breathers, top-mounted; turbochargers (2), front-mounted, oil lubricated
Centrifugal oil filters and lines with single shutoff - RH mounted on cylinder block inspection covers, serviceable with the engine running
Oil pump, gear-driven
Oil filler and dipstick - located in base integrated tank
Oil pressure regulating valve
Duplex oil filter - accessory module mounted
Off engine mounted oil cooler - DTO quote required for package connections
Base integrated tank - DTO required
Electric continuous prelube pump
Redundant prelube with continuous electric prelube
Intermittent air prelube backup
Flywheel and damper guards
Crankcase explosion relief valves
Cat Alarm and Protection System Features:
TDI dual air starting motors, LH rear
Shutoff valve
Two integrated relay valves with built-in screen #40 mesh and solenoid
Air pressure sensor, monitored by Cat Alarm and Protection System - requires customer wiring
Maximum operating (dynamic) pressure: 10 bar (150 psi)
Maximum static pressure: 14 bar (200 psi)
3-inch ANSI flange customer connection; requires customer-provided 3-inch supply air line from receiver or regulator to air starter and flex connection; if regulator is used, Cv of 40 or greater is required
Pressure reducing valve
Design-To-Order (DTO) base
Generator panel
Torsional coupling
Engine barring device options:
Soot filter
Air cleaner support bracket
Jacket water heater
ANSI connection adapters
Flexible exhaust fittings
Weld flanges
Manual fuel priming pump
Duplex primary fuel strainer
Lube oil heater
Cylinder pressure relief valve
Spray shielding
Oil mist detector
Vertically-restrained vibration isolators and weld plates
Accessory module - Front mounted for mounting expansion tank, heat exchanger, instrument panel, annunciator panel, alarm and shutdown contactors, and fuel strainer
Engine testing — certified dynamometer test, fuel consumption test, rated speed performance test, overload test, minimum power setting, peak firing pressure test, turbo work certificates, crankshaft work certificates, standard and project-specific witness testing
Spare parts kit
Engine lifting eyes
Project-specific installation drawings
Electrical schematics and P&ID drawings
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