Caterpillar has launched a new standby power node for the Cat 3512C diesel genset that it says offers industry-leading power density. Rated at 1750 kW for 60 Hz standby applications, it is said to offer reliable backup power from an optimally sized engine and a reduced overall footprint to deliver benefits that include lower overall site preparation, transportation, installation and maintenance costs, as well as reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions.

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Caterpillar has launched a new standby power node for the Cat 3512C diesel genset that it says offers industry-leading power density. Rated at 1750 kW for 60 Hz standby applications, it is said to offer reliable backup power from an optimally sized engine and a reduced overall footprint to deliver benefits that include lower overall site preparation, transportation, installation and maintenance costs, as well as reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions.

It is the latest in a series of new ratings for proven 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 installed cost. Over the next six months, Caterpillar plans to offer seven new ratings based on existing, proven platforms and featuring electrical power outputs ranging from 1250 kW to 2800 kW.

“Maximising 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.

The new genset has a competitive footprint of 151.56 sq ft, saving up to 13% of installed space when compared with competing generator sets at the same rating. It is designed to meet the NFPA power restoration requirement for Level 1 systems and accept 100% block load in one step. It also meets ISO 8528-5 G3 requirements for steady state and load acceptance and it can be configured to meet the US EPA Emergency Regulations. 

It can be supplied with a low- or high- voltage frame alternator to enable fast load acceptance through exceptional motor starting capabilities. This feature allows users to minimise oversizing of the generator set to cope with motor starting requirements. And it utilises the field-proven Cat ADEM A3 engine control module, which integrates all engine functions including ignition, governing, air-fuel ratio control, and engine protection.