GEP18-4

Diesel Generator Set

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Output Ratings

Generating Set Model Prime* Standby*

380-415V,50Hz 16.5 kVA 18.0 kVA

13.2 kW 14.4 kW

220/127V, 60 Hz 19.4 kVA 21.3 kVA

15.5 kW 17.0 kW

* Refer to ratings definitions on page 4.

Ratings at 0.8 power factor.

Technical Data
Engine Make & Model: Perkins 404D-22G1

Alternator Model: LL1014L

Base Frame Type: Heavy Duty Fabricated Steel

Circuit Breaker Type: 3 Pole MCB

Frequency: 50 Hz 60 Hz

Engine Speed: RPM 1500 1800

Fuel Tank Capacity: litres (US gal) 45 (11.9)

Fuel Consumption, Prime: l/hr (US gal/hr) 4.4 (1.2) 5.2 (1.4)

Fuel Consumption, Standby : l/hr (US gal/hr) 4.8 (1.3) 5.7 (1.5)
Engine Techncial Data
Physical Data Lubrication system
Manufacturer: Perkins Oil Filter Type: Spin-On, Full Flow
Model: 404D-22G1 Total Oil Capacity l (US gal): 10.6 (2.8)
No. of Cylinders/Alignment: 4 / In Line Oil Pan l (US gal): 8.9 (2.4)
Cycle: 4 Stroke Oil Type: AP1CH4 15W-40
Induction: Naturally Aspirated Cooling Method: N/A

Cooling Method: Water

Governing Type: Mechanical Performance 50 Hz 60 Hz
Governing Class: ISO 8528 G2
Engine Speed: RPM 1500 1800
Compression Ratio: 23.3:1
Gross Engine Power: kW (hp)
Displacement: l (cu.in) 2.2 (135.2)
-Standby: 18.0 (24.0) 21.5 (29.0)
Bore/Stroke: mm (in) 84.0 (3.3)/100.0 (3.9)
-Prime: 16.2 (22.0) 19.4 (26.0)
Moment of Inertia: kg m² (lb. in²) 2.72 (9308)
BMEP: kPa (psi)
Engine Electrical System: -Standby: 649.0 (94.2) 647.0 (93.8)
-Voltage/Ground: 12/Negative -Prime: 585.0 (84.8) 583.0 (84.6)
-Battery Charger Amps: 65 Regenerative Power: kW 5.6 7.2
Weight: kg (lb) - Dry: 242 (534)
- Wet: 251 (554)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Type: Replaceable Element
Air System 50 Hz 60 Hz Recommended Fuel: Class A2 Diesel
Fuel Consumption: l/hr (US gal/hr)
Air Filter Type: Replaceable Element
110% 100% 75% 50%
Combustion Air Flow:
Load Load Load Load
m³/min (cfm) -Standby: 1.5 (51) 1.7 (61)
Prime
-Prime: 1.5 (51) 1.7 (61)
50 Hz 4.8 (1.3) 4.4 (1.2) 3.4 (0.9) 2.6 (0.7)
Max. Combustion Air Intake
60 Hz 5.7 (1.5) 5.2 (1.4) 4.1 (1.1) 3.1 (0.8)
Restriction: kPa (in H2O) 3.0 (12.0) 3.0 (12.0)
Radiator Cooling Air Flow:
Standby
m³/min (cfm) 33.0 (1165) 41.4 (1462)
50 Hz 4.8 (1.3) 3.7 (1.0) 2.7 (0.7)
External Restriction to
60 Hz 5.7 (1.5) 4.4 (1.2) 3.3 (0.9)
Cooling Air Flow: Pa (in H2O) 125 (0.5) 125 (0.5)
(based on diesel fuel with a specific gravity of 0.85 and conforming to
BS2869, Class A2)

Cooling System 50 Hz 60 Hz Exhaust System 50 Hz 60 Hz

Cooling System Capacity: Silencer Type: Level 1
l (US gal) 6.5 (1.7) 6.5 (1.7) Silencer Noise Reduction 263-0765 (1)
Water Pump Type: Centrifugal Pressure Drop Across
Heat Rejected to Water & Silencer System: kPa (in Hg) 0.70 (0.207) 1.40 (0.413)
Lube Oil: kW (Btu/min) Silencer Noise Reduction
-Standby: 15.2 (864) 17.2 (978) Level: dB 27 20
-Prime: 13.7 (779) 15.5 (881) Max. Allowable Back
Heat Radiation to Room: Pressure: kPa (in. Hg) 10.0 (3.0) 10.0 (3.0)
kW (Btu/min) -Standby: 3.1 (176) 3.2 (182) Exhaust Gas Flow:
-Prime: 2.5 (142) 2.7 (154) m³/min (cfm) -Standby: 3.7 (131) 4.0 (141)
Radiator Fan Load: kW (hp) 0.2 (0.3) 0.4 (0.5) -Prime: 3.4 (120) 3.7 (131)
Exhaust Gas Temperature: °C (°F)
m³/min (cfm) -Standby: 394 (740) 434 (812)
Cooling system designed to operate in ambient conditions up to 50°C -Prime: 361 (681) 379 (714)
(122°F). Contact your local Olympian dealer for power ratings at specific
site conditions.

Consult your Olympian representative for more information

Alternator Performance Data
50 Hz 60 Hz
Data Item 415/240V 400/230V 380/220V
220/127V

Motor Starting
Capability* kVA 30 29 26 - - - - - 29

Short Circuit
Capacity** % - - - - - - - - -

Reactances:
Per Unit

Xd 2.070 2.230 2.470 - - - - - 2.600

X'd 0.140 0.150 0.170 - - - - - 0.180

X''d 0.070 0.075 0.083 - - - - - 0.088

Reactances shown are applicable to standby ratings.

* Based on 30% voltage dip.
** With optional Permanent Magnet generator or AREP excitation.

Alternator Technical Data

Physical Data Operating Data

Manufacturer: OLYMPIAN Overspeed: RPM 2250

Model: LL1014L Voltage Regulation (steady state) (%): +/- 0.5

No. of Bearings: 1 Wave Form NEMA = TIF: 50

Insulation Class: H Wave Form IEC = THF: 2.0%

Winding Pitch - Code: 2/3 - 6 Total Harmonic Content LL/LN: 4.0%

Supression is in line with European

Wires: 12 Radio Interference: Standard EN61000-6

Ingress Protection Rating: IP23 Radiant Heat: kW (Btu/min)

Excitation System: -50 Hz: 2.8 (159)

SHUNT

-60 Hz: 3.3 (188)

AVR Model: R250

Consult your Olympian representative for more information

Technical Data
3 Phase Ratings and Performance at 50 Hz, 1500 RPM 3 Phase Ratings and Performance at 60 Hz, 1800 RPM

Voltage Prime Standby Voltage Prime Standby

kVA kW kVA kW kVA kW kVA kW
415/240V 16.5 13.2 18.0 14.4
400/230V 16.5 13.2 18.0 14.4 220/127V 19.4 15.5 21.3 17.0
380/220V 16.5 13.2 18.0 14.4

Weights & Dimensions

Weights: kg (lb) Dimensions: mm (in)
Net (+ lube oil) 447 (985) Length 1320 (52.0)
Wet (+ lube oil & coolant) 454 (1001) Width 552 (21.7)
Fuel, lube oil & coolant 492 (1085) Height 1179 (46.4)

Note: General configuration not to be used

for installation. See general dimension
drawings for detail.

Definitions General Data

Standby Rating Documents
These ratings are applicable for supplying continuous electrical A full set of operation and maintenance manuals and circuit wiring
power (at variable load) in the event of a utility power failure. No diagrams.
overload is permitted on these ratings. The alternator on this model
is peak continuous rated (as defined in ISO 8528-3).
Quality Standards
BS4999, BS5000, BSEN60034, BSEN61000, IEC60034.
Prime Rating
These ratings are applicable for supplying continuous electrical
power (at variable load) in lieu of commercially purchased power.
There is no limitation to the annual hours of operation and this Warranty
model can supply 10% overload power for 1 hour in 12 hours. All equipment carries full manufacturer's warranty.

Standard Reference Conditions

Note: Standard reference conditions 25°C (77°F) air inlet temp,
100m (328ft) A.S.L. 30% relative humidity. Fuel consumption data
at full load with diesel fuel with specific gravity of 0.85 and
conforming to BS2869: 1998, Class A2.

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