Cat C3.

3
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DIESEL GENERATOR SETS

Standby & Prime: 50 Hz & 60 Hz

Engine Model Cat® C3.3 Inline 4-stroke Diesel

Bore x Stroke 105.0mm x 127.0mm (4.1in x 5.0 in)
Displacement 3.3 L (201.4 in³)
Compression Ratio 17.25:1
Aspiration Turbocharged
Fuel Injection System Inline
Governor Mechanical
Image shown might not reflect actual configuration

Model Standby Prime Emission Strategy

50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz
DE50E0 50.0 kVA 56.3 kVA 45.0 kVA 50.0 kVA Low BSFC
(40.0 kW) (45.0 kW) (36.0 kW) (40.0 kW)

PACKAGE PERFORMANCE
Performance Standby Prime
50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz
Frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz
Genset Power Rating 50.0 kVA 56.3 kVA 45.0 kVA 50.0 kVA
Genset power rating with fan @ 0.8 power factor 40.0 kW 45.0 kW 36.0 kW 40.0 kW
Emissions Low BSFC
Performance Number P2502B P2502A P2502B P2502A
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Tank Capacity, litres (US gal) 219 (57.9)
100% load with fan, L/hr (gal/hr) 11.7 (3.1) 12.9 (3.4) 10.5 (2.8) 11.7 (3.1)
75% load with fan, L/hr (gal/hr) 8.7 (2.3) 9.7 (2.6) 7.8 (2.1) 9.0 (2.4)
50% load with fan, L/hr (gal/hr) 6.0 (1.6) 7.0 (1.9) 5.5 (1.5) 6.6 (1.7)
Cooling System 1

Radiator air flow, m³/min (cfm) 86.4 (3051) 105.6 (3729) 86.4 (3051) 105.6 (3729)
Total coolant capacity, L (gal) 10.2 (2.7)
Inlet Air
Max. Combustion Air Intake Restriction, kPa (in H2O) 8.0 (32.1)
Combustion air inlet flow rate, m³/min (cfm) 3.1 (109) 3.9 (138) 2.9 (102) 3.7 (131)
Max. Allowable Combustion Air Inlet Temp, °C (°F) 50 (122)
Exhaust System
Exhaust stack gas temperature, °C (°F) 537 (999) 551 (1024) 492 (918) 510 (950)
Exhaust gas flow rate, m³/min (cfm) 7.7 (272) 9.5 (335) 7.0 (247) 8.8 (311)
Exhaust system backpressure (maximum allowable), kPa (in. water) 10.0 (3.0) 15.0 (4.4) 10.0 (3.0) 15.0 (4.4)
Heat Rejection
Heat rejection to jacket water, kW (Btu/min) 30.0 (1706) 34.0 (1934) 26.1 (1484) 31.0 (1763)
Heat rejection to alternator, kW (Btu/min) 5.2 (296) 5.4 (307) 5.2 (296) 5.4 (307)
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine, kW (Btu/min) 13.2 (751) 14.4 (819) 11.4 (648) 12.6 (717)

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DIESEL GENERATOR SETS

Alternator3 50 Hz 60 Hz
Voltages 415V 400V 380V 220V 480V 380V 240V 440V
Motor starting capability
109 104 96 118 118 84 96 104
@ 30% Voltage Dip, skVA
Current, amps 70 72 76 113 68 77 132 74
Temperature Rise, °C 163/27 163/27 163/27 163/27 125/40 163/27 163/27 163/27
Frame Size LC1514L
Excitation S.E

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)
1925 (75.8) 1120 (44.1) 1361 (53.6) 858 (1891)

APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS: DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

AS1359, NFPA37, NFPA70, NFPA99, NFPA110, IBC, IEC60034-1, ISO3046, 1
For ambient and altitude capabilities consult your Cat dealer. Air flow restriction
ISO8528, NEMA MG1-22, NEMA MG1-33, 2006/95/EC, 2006/42/EC, (system) is added to existing restriction from factory.
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
Generator temperature rise is based on a 40° C ambient per NEMA MG1-32.
rated ekW with 10% overload capability for emergency use for a maximum of 1
hour in 12. Overload operation cannot exceed 25 hours per year
RATINGS: Ratings are based on SAE J1349 standard conditions. These ratings
also apply at ISO3046 standard conditions.

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