3616 (60 HZ) | 3300-4000 kW Diesel Generator

Diesel Generator Sets 3612 (60 Hz)

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Key Specs

Maximum Rating
4000 ekW
4000 ekW
Minimum Rating
3300 ekW
3300 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Low Fuel Consumption

Overview

3612 (60 Hz)

Producing reliable power from 3300 to 4000 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3612 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set is certified for low fuel consumption.

Benefits

Over 200,000,000 Operating hours

at Global locations

Up to 10% Better Fuel Economy

Demonstrated savings

Over 20% Reduction in Service Time

Two inspection ports per cylinder, segmented camshafts and individual heads ease service

Product Specifications for 3612 (60 Hz)

Maximum Rating 4000 ekW 4000 ekW
Minimum Rating 3300 ekW 3300 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption Low Fuel Consumption
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz
Speed 720 & 900 rpm 720 & 900 rpm
Duty Cycle Prime, Continuous Prime, Continuous
Engine Model 3612 V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3612 V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 11 in 280 mm
Stroke 11.8 in 300 mm
Displacement 13524 in³ 222 l
Compression Ratio 13:01 13:01
Aspiration TA TA
Fuel System Direct unit injection Direct unit injection
Governor Type Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS) Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Length - Maximum 404 in 10261.7 mm
Width - Maximum 99.62 in 2530.3 mm
Height - Maximum 156.6 in 3977.7 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 112690 lb 51230 kg

3612 (60 Hz) Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Air cleaner
  • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
  • Air inlet shutoff

Cooling System

  • Jacket water thermostats
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Water temperature regulator
  • Three-bundle oil cooler
  • Front mounted turbos

Exhaust System

  • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
  • Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting

Fuel System

  • Simplex or duplex

Generator System

  • Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by Dealer

Governor System

  • UG Actuator

Lube System

  • Oil pressure regulating valve
  • Oil filler and dipstick
  • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
  • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
  • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves

Mounting System

  • Engine and generator mounting
  • Damper, torsional vibration

Starting / Charging System

  • Vane type air starter
  • Air silencer
  • Line group for single point custom connection
  • Two motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side

General:

  • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/aftercooler/Oil cooler water
  • Paint, Caterpillar yellow

3612 (60 Hz) Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Boost control valve
  • Air inlet adapter
  • Soot filter
  • Vertical support bracket
  • Air cleaner louver assembly
  • Heavy duty air cleaner

Cooling System

  • Heat exchanger for single circuit
  • Heating aids
  • Cooling system aids
  • Expansion tank
  • Auxiliary water pump

Exhaust System

  • Weld flange and related hardware
  • Flexible exhaust fittings

Fuel System

  • Fuel system connections
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Duplex primary fuel strainer

Generator System

  • Busbar connections
  • Anti-condensation space heaters
  • Class F insulation
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • 3 Phase, six leads, WYE

Governor System

  • 723 Plus
  • Digital programmers
  • Electronic/actuators
  • Battery backup/power supply
  • 230 UA
  • EGB actuator

Lube System

  • Oil pan drain valve
  • Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)

Mounting System

  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Non-vertically restrained
  • Vertically restrained
  • Isolator

Starting / Charging System

  • Redundant air starters
  • Turbine type air starters
  • Pressure reducing valve
  • Compressed air flex hose

General:

  • Custom paint colors

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