Cat C15

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DIESEL GENERATOR SETS

Standby & Prime: 60Hz

Engine Model Cat® C15 ACERT™ In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel

Bore x Stroke 137mm x 171mm (5.4in x 6.8in)
Displacement 15.2 L (928 in³)
Compression Ratio 16.1:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Fuel Injection System MEUI
Governor Electronic ADEM™ A4
Image shown might not reflect actual configuration

Model Standby Prime Emission Strategy

DE550E0 550 kVA, 440 ekW 500 kVA, 400 ekW Non-Certified Emissions

PACKAGE PERFORMANCE
Performance Standby Prime
Frequency 50 Hz
Genset Power Rating 550 kVA 500 kVA
Genset power rating with fan @ 0.8 power factor 440 ekW 400 ekW
Emissions Non-Certified Emissions
Performance Number DM8495 DM8494
Fuel Consumption
100% load with fan, L/hr (gal/hr) 112.5 (29.7) 102.0 (26.9)
75% load with fan, L/hr (gal/hr) 84.1 (22.2) 76.2 (20.1)
50% load with fan, L/hr (gal/hr) 59.1 (15.6) 54.0 (14.3)
25% load with fan, L/hr (gal/hr) 35.6 (9.4) 32.7 (8.6)
Cooling System 1

Radiator air flow restriction (system), kPa (in. Water) 0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48)
Radiator air flow, m3/min (cfm) 476 (16810) 476 (16810)
Engine coolant capacity, L (gal) 20.8 (5.5) 20.8 (5.5)
Radiator coolant capacity, L (gal) 27 (7.1) 27 (7.1)
Total coolant capacity, L (gal) 47.8 (12.6) 47.8 (12.6)
Inlet Air
Combustion air inlet flow rate, m³/min (cfm) 29.9 (1056.8) 28.1 (992.2)
Max. Allowable Combustion Air Inlet Temp, °C (°F) 48 (118) 40 (105)
Exhaust System
Exhaust stack gas temperature, °C (°F) 527.0 (980.5) 511.3 (952.4)
Exhaust gas flow rate, m³/min (cfm) 86.0 (3037.7) 79.2 (2797.7)
Exhaust system backpressure (maximum allowable) kPa (in. water) 10.0 (40.0) 10.0 (40.0)
Heat Rejection
Heat rejection to jacket water, kW (Btu/min) 166 (9441) 149 (8458)
Heat rejection to exhaust (total) kW (Btu/min) 398 (22635) 360 (20485)
Heat rejection to aftercooler, kW (Btu/min) 83 (4715) 75 (4272)
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine, kW (Btu/min) 70 (3975) 46 (2605)

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DIESEL GENERATOR SETS

Emissions (Nominal)2 Standby Prime

NOx, mg/Nm³ (g/hp-hr) 3689.6 (7.3) 3438.4 (6.8)
CO, mg/Nm³ (g/hp-hr) 168.2 (0.3) 170.2 (0.3)
HC, mg/Nm³ (g/hp-hr) 5.8 (0.0) 5.3 (0.0)
PM, mg/Nm³ (g/hp-hr) 7.0 (0.0) 7.9 (0.0)
Alternator 3

Voltages 415V 400V 380V

Motor starting capability @ 30% Voltage Dip 1391 skVA 1033 skVA 1165 skVA
Current Standby: 765A, Prime: 626A Standby: 794A, Prime: 722A Standby: 830A, Prime: 722A
Frame Size A2985L4 A2985L4 A2985L4
Excitation SE SE SE
Temperature Rise SB: 163°C, PP: 125°C SB: 163°C, PP: 125°C SB: 163°C, PP: 125°C

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

A B
Note: General configuration not to be used for installation. See general dimension drawings for detail.

Dim “A” mm (in) Dim “B” mm (in) Dim “C” mm (in) Dry Weight kg (lb)
3830 (151) 1130 (44) 2255 (89) 3700 (8157)

APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS: DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

AS1359, CSA C22.2 No100-04, UL142, UL489, UL869, UL2200, NFPA37, NFPA70, 1
For ambient and altitude capabilities consult your Cat dealer. Air flow restriction
NFPA99, NFPA110, IBC, IEC60034-1, ISO3046, ISO8528, NEMA MG1-22, NEMA (system) is added to existing restriction from factory.
MG1-33, 2006/95/EC, 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC. 2
Emissions data measurement procedures are consistent with those described
Note: Codes may not be available in all model configurations. Please consult your
in EPA CFR 40 Part 89, Subpart D & E and ISO8178-1 for measuring HC, CO, PM,
local Cat Dealer representative for availability.
NOx. Data shown is based on steady state operating conditions of 77° F, 28.42
STANDBY: Output available with varying load for the duration of the interruption in HG and number 2 diesel fuel with 35° API and LHV of 18,390 BTU/lb. The
of the normal source power. Average power output is 70% of the standby power nominal emissions data shown is subject to instrumentation, measurement,
rating. Typical operation is 200 hours per year, with maximum expected usage of facility and engine to engine variations. Emissions data is based on 100% load
500 hours per year. and thus cannot be used to compare to EPA regulations which use values based
on a weighted cycle.
PRIME: Output available with varying load for an unlimited time. Average power
output is 70% of the prime power rating. Typical peak demand is 100% of prime 3
UL 2200 Listed packages may have oversized generators with a different
rated ekW with 10% overload capability for emergency use for a maximum of 1 temperature rise and motor starting characteristics. Generator temperature rise
hour in 12. Overload operation cannot exceed 25 hours per year is based on a 40° C ambient per NEMA MG1-32.
RATINGS: Ratings are based on SAE J1349 standard conditions. These ratings
also apply at ISO3046 standard conditions.

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