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3608 (50 Hz)

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Full Specifications
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment

Generator Set Specifications +

Maximum Rating
3575 kVA
Minimum Rating
2363 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
750 & 1000 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Prime, Continuous

Engine Specifications +

Engine Model
3608 I-8,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
11 in
Stroke
11.8 in
Displacement
9064 in³
Compression Ratio
13:01
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Direct unit injection
Governor Type
Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)

Generator Set Dimensions +

Length - Maximum
404 in
Width - Maximum
99.62 in
Height - Maximum
156.6 in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
91050 lb

Air Inlet System

Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
Turbocharger, watercooled (750 rpm and HFO), engine oil lubricated
Air inlet shutoff

Cooling System

Water temperature regulator
Jacket water thermostats
Engine coolant water drains

Exhaust System

457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting
Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold

Fuel System

Simplex or duplex

Generator System

Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer

Governor System

UG Actuator

Lube System

Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
Crankcase explosion relief valves
Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
Oil filler and dipstick
Oil pressure regulating valve

Mounting System

Engine and generator mounting
Damper, torsional vibration

Starting / Charging System

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

General:

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

Air Inlet System

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

Cooling System

Expansion tank
Auxiliary water pump
Heating aids
Cooling system aids

Exhaust System

Flexible exhaust fittings
Weld flange and related hardware

Fuel System

Duplex primary fuel strainer
Fuel priming pump
Fuel system connections

Generator System

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

Governor System

Digital programmers
2301 A load share
723 Plus
EGB actuator
Electronic/actuators
Battery backup/power supply

Lube System

Oil pan drain valve
Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)

Mounting System

Spring type vibration isolators
Non-vertically restrained
Vertically restrained
Isolator

Starting / Charging System

Pressure reducing valve
Compressed air flex hose

General:

Custom paint colors

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Electric Power Ratings Guide

3608, 50 Hz, 2860 ekW Standby, 2600 ekW Prime, 2350 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption Spec Sheet

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