Caterpillar launches diesel generator set with improved power density
The Cat 3512C diesel generator set is the latest in a series of new ratings for standby power solutions from Caterpillar. These generator sets have been re-engineered with the higher power densities requested by customers to meet increasingly challenging restrictions on capital, site size, and cost. Over the next six months, Caterpillar will offer seven new ratings based on existing platforms. The full line will feature power nodes ranging from 1,250 kW to 2,800 kW that can significantly reduce customer’s installed costs over current product offerings.
“Maximizing the return on investment for standby power requires customers to specify a solution that is precisely sized to balance power availability and reliability with lower costs,” said Lenaik Andrieux, general manager for Caterpillar’s Large Electric Power Division. “These standby generator sets with improved power densities will allow customers to fine-tune the selection of the power they need through a compact package that can significantly reduce their costs for both the short and long term.”
The Cat 3512C generator set has a footprint of 151.56 square feet. It is designed to meet the NFPA power restoration requirement for Level 1 systems and accept 100 percent block load in one step. The Cat 3512C generator set also meets ISO 8528-5 G3 requirements for steady state and load acceptance. It can be configured to meet the US EPA Emergency Regulations.
The Cat 3512C generator set can be equipped with a low- or high-voltage frame alternator that enables quick load acceptance through exceptional motor starting capabilities. This feature allows users to minimize oversizing the generator set due to motor starting requirements.
The Cat 3512C generator set utilizes the field-proven Cat ADEM A3 engine control module (ECM), which integrates all engine functions including ignition, governing, air-fuel ratio control, and engine protection.
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