Cat D550 GC®

DIESEL GENERATOR SETS

Standby: 60 Hz, 480V & 600V

Engine Model Cat® C18 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
Bore x Stroke 145mm x 183mm (5.7in x 7.2in)
Displacement 18.1 L (1106 in³)
Compression Ratio 14.5:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Fuel Injection System MEUI
Governor Electronic ADEM™ A4

Standby Performance Strategy

EPA Certified for Stationary
550 ekW, 688 kVA
PACKAGE PERFORMANCE Emergency Application

Performance Standby
Frequency 60 Hz
Genset Power Rating 688 kVA
Gen set power rating with fan @ 0.8 power factor 550 ekW
Emissions EPA TIER 2
Performance Number DM8517
Fuel Consumption
100% load with fan 151.1 L/hr 33.2 gal/hr
75% load with fan 118.1 L/hr 26.0 gal/hr
50% load with fan 86.1 L/hr 18.9 gal/hr
25% load with fan 44.2 L/hr 11.7 gal/hr
Cooling System1
Radiator air flow restriction (system) 0.12 kPa 0.48 in. Water
Radiator air flow 803 m /min
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28357 cfm
Engine coolant capacity 20.8 L 5.5 gal
Radiator coolant capacity 61 L 16 gal
Total coolant capacity 82 L 22 gal
Inlet Air
Combustion air inlet flow rate 46.3 m³/min 1634.9 cfm
Max. Allowable Combustion Air Inlet Temp 50°C 121°F
Exhaust System
Exhaust stack gas temperature 520.6°C 969.1°F
Exhaust gas flow rate 128.9 m³/min 4551.5 cfm
Exhaust system backpressure (maximum allowable) 10.0 kPa 40.0 in. water
Heat Rejection
Heat rejection to jacket water 180 kW 10236 Btu/min
Heat rejection to exhaust (total) 595 kW 33837 Btu/min
Heat rejection to aftercooler 141 kW 8019 Btu/min
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine 77 kW 4379 Btu/min
Heat rejection from alternator 33 kW 1854 Btu/min

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DIESEL GENERATOR SETS

Emissions (Nominal)2 Standby

NOx 2703.5 mg/Nm³ 5.5 g/hp-hr
CO 161.0 mg/Nm³ 0.3 g/hp-hr
HC 4.6 mg/Nm³ 0.01 g/hp-hr
PM 13.2 mg/Nm³ 0.03 g/hp-hr
Alternator3
Voltages 480V 600V
Motor Starting Capability @ 30% Voltage Dip 1125 1292
Current 826.9 661.5
Frame Size M3156L4 M3156L4
Excitation S. E AREP
Temperature Rise 130°C 105°C

DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS:

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For ambient and altitude capabilities consult your Cat dealer. Air flow AS1359, CSA C22.2 No100-04, UL142, UL489, UL869, UL2200, NFPA37, NFPA70,
restriction (system) is added to existing restriction from factory. NFPA99, NFPA110, IBC, IEC60034-1, ISO3046, ISO8528, NEMA MG1-22, NEMA
MG1-33, 2006/95/EC, 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC.
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Emissions data measurement procedures are consistent with those described
in EPA CFR 40 Part 89, Subpart D & E and ISO8178-1 for measuring HC, CO, PM, Note: Codes may not be available in all model configurations. Please consult your
NOx. Data shown is based on steady state operating conditions of 77° F, 28.42 local Cat Dealer representative for availability.
in HG and number 2 diesel fuel with 35° API and LHV of 18,390 BTU/lb. The
nominal emissions data shown is subject to instrumentation, measurement , STANDBY: Output available with varying load for the duration of the interruption
facility and engine to engine variations. Emissions data is based on 100% load of the normal source power. Average power output is 70% of the standby power
and thus cannot be used to compare to EPA regulations which use values based rating. Typical operation is 200 hours per year, with maximum expected usage of
on a weighted cycle. 500 hours per year.

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UL 2200 Listed packages may have oversized generators with a different RATINGS: Ratings are based on SAE J1349 standard conditions. These ratings
temperature rise and motor starting characteristics. Generator temperature rise also apply at ISO3046 standard conditions.
is based on a 40° C ambient per NEMA MG1-32.
Fuel Rates are based on fuel oil of 35º API [16º C (60º F)] gravity having an LHV of
42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29º C (85º F) and weighing 838.9 g/litre
(7.001 lbs/U.S. gal.). Additional ratings may be available for specific customer
requirements, contact your Caterpillar representative for details. For information
regarding Low Sulfur fuel and Biodiesel capability, please consult your Cat dealer.

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