2800 Series
2806C-E18TAG3
Diesel Engine – ElectropaK
565 kWm at 1500 rpm
652 kWm at 1800 rpm
Economic Power
Mechanically operated unit fuel injectors with electronic control combined with
carefully matched turbocharging give excellent fuel atomisation and combustion
with optimum economy
Low emissions result from electronic control of fuel injected
Reliable Power
Developed and tested using the latest engineering techniques and finite element
analysis for high reliability, low oil usage and low wear rates
High compression ratios also ensure clean rapid starting in all conditions
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The Perkins 2800 Series is a family of Compact, Clean and Efficient Power
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Typical Generator Engine Power
Engine Speed Type of Output (Net) Gross Net
(rev/min) Operation
kVA kWe kWm bhp kWm bhp
1500 Prime Power 600 480 540 724 522 700
Standby Power 650 520 584 783 565 758
Baseload Power 563 450 513 688 489 656
1800 Prime Power 681 545 618 829 592 794
Standby Power 750 600 678 909 652 874
The above ratings represent the engine performance capabilities to conditions specified in ISO 8528/1, ISO 3046/1:1986, BS 5514/1.
* Baseload ratings are under development and will be available later.
Derating may be required for conditions outside these; consult Perkins Engines Company Limited.
Generator powers are typical and are based on an average alternator efficiency and a power factor (cos. θ) of 0.8.
Fuel specification: BS 2869: Part 2 1998 Class A2 or ASTM D975 D2. Lubricating oil: 15W40 to API CG4.
Rating Definitions
Baseload Power: Power available for continuous full load operation. Overload of 10% permitted for 1 hour in every 12 hours' operation.
Prime Power: Power available at variable load with a load factor not exceeding 80% of the prime power rating. Overload of 10% is permitted for 1 hour in every 12 hours' operation.
Standby Power: Power available in the event of a main power network failure up to a maximum of 500 hours per year of which up to 300 hours may be run continuously. Load factor may be up to 100% of standby
power. No overload is permitted.
All information in this document is substantially correct at time of printing and may be altered subsequently Publication No. 1769/09/08 Produced in England ©2006 Perkins Engines Company Limited
2800 Series
2806C-E18TAG3
Standard ElectropaK Specification
Air inlet 2,545 mm 1,536 mm
Mounted air filter
Fuel system
1,807.5mm
Mechanically actuated electronically controlled unit fuel injectors with full
authority electronic control
Governing to ISO 8528-5 class G2 with isochronous capability
Replaceable ‘Ecoplus’ fuel filter elements with primary filter/water 2,050 mm
separator
Fuel cooler
Lubrication system
Fuel Consumption
Wet sump with filler and dipstick
1500 rev/min 1800 rev/min
Full-flow replaceable ‘Ecoplus’ filter Engine Speed
g/kWh l/hr g/kWh l/hr
Oil cooler integral with filter header
Standby 204 134 209 158
Cooling system
Prime power 203 123 211 145
Gear-driven circulating pump
Mounted belt-driven pusher fan Baseload power 212 - - -
Radiator incorporating air-to-air charge cooler, (supplied loose) 75% of prime 211 96 217 112
System designed for ambients up to 50ºC power
Low coolant level switch 50% of prime 221 67 230 79
power
Electrical equipment
24 volt starter motor and 24 volt 70 amp alternator with DC output
ECM mounted on engine with wiring looms and sensors General Data
3 level engine protection system Number of cylinders 6
Cylinder arrangement Vertical in-line
Flywheel and housing Cycle 4 stroke
High inertia flywheel to SAE J620 size 18 Induction system Turbocharged and
SAE ‘0’ flywheel housing air-to-air charge
cooled
Mountings Combustion system Direct injection
Front engine mounting bracket Cooling system Water-cooled
Bore and stroke 145 mm x 183 mm
Literature Displacement 18.1 litres
User’s Handbook Compression ratio 14.5:1
Optional Equipment Direction of rotation Anti-clockwise,
110 volt/240 volt immersion heater viewed on flywheel
Additional speed sensor Total lubrication system 62 litres
Temperature and pressure sensors for gauges capacity
Electric hours counter Total coolant capacity 61 litres
Air filter rain hood Total dry weight 2050 kg
Twin starters/facility for second starter Dimensions Length 2545 mm
Tool kit Width 1536 mm
Parts manual/Workshop manual Height 1808 mm
Final weight and dimensions will depend on completed specification
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