C280-8

Marine Generator Sets C280-8

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Key Specs

Power Range
2200 - 2600 ekW
2200 - 2600 ekW
Frequency
50 / 60
50 / 60
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
EPA Tier 2, IMO II
EPA Tier 2, IMO II

Overview

Cat C280-8 Marine Generator Set

Product Specifications for C280-8

Power Range 2200 - 2600 ekW 2200 - 2600 ekW
Frequency 50 / 60 50 / 60
Emissions/Fuel Strategy EPA Tier 2, IMO II EPA Tier 2, IMO II
Speed 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz) 1000 rpm (50 hz) or 900 rpm (60 hz)
Minimum Rating 2200 ekW (2938 kVA) 2200 ekW (2938 kVA)
Maximum Rating 2600 ekW (3025 kVA) 2600 ekW (3025 kVA)
Aspiration Turbocharged-Aftercooled Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Bore 11 in 280 mm
Stroke 11.8 in 300 mm
Displacement 9031 in³ 148 l
Governor Type Electronic Electronic
Fuel System EUI EUI
Compression Ratio 50 Hz 13.1 13.1
Compression Ratio 60 Hz 13:1 13:1
Engine Model In-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel In-line 8, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel
Length 316.5 in 8040 mm
Width 77.2 in 1961 mm
Height 155 in 3937 mm
Weight - Estimated 25000 lb 11340 kg

C280-8 Standard Equipment

General

  • LH and RH service availability

Air Inlet System

  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Air inlet adapter - Straight / 90 degree / 35 degree

Ain Inlet System

  • Crankcase breathers, top mounted
  • Single turbocharger, rear-mounted, engine oil lubricated

Control System

  • Dual Caterpillar ADEM A4 Electronic Engine Control Modules
  • Rigid Wiring Harness

Cooling System

  • Aftercooler/oil cooler and jacket water pumps (gear driven)
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Single Circuit / Separate Circuit Aftercooler

Exhaust System

  • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • Turbo speed sensors - overspeed protection

Fuel System

  • Fuel transfer pump, gear driven
  • Duplex Fuel filters
  • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
  • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors

Insturmental

  • CAT Alarm & Protection System

Lube System

  • Oil pump, gear driven
  • 2 element oil cooler, engine mounted
  • Duplex centrifugal oil filter - engine mounted
  • Prelube pump - air / electric

Protection System

  • Crankcase explosion relief valves

C280-8 Optional Equipment

Exhaust System

  • Exhaust manifold shielding - soft

Fuel System

  • SOLAS shielding

Lube System

  • Front and rear oil pan drains
  • Wet sump
  • SOLAS shielding

Protection System

  • Oil mist detector
  • Cylinder pressure relief valves

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