Menu
Contact
Location
Search
CM20C Electronic Power Generator Sets

CM20C

Diesel Generator Sets

Minimum Rating 985 kWe 985 kWe
Maximum Rating 1650 kWe 1650 kWe
Emissions/Fuel Strategy (WB) Stage 1 and 2 (WB) Stage 1 and 2
Request A Demo

Producing reliable power from 985 to 1650 kWe, each generator set has been designed to meet World bank (WB) emission certification stage 2. The CM20C 50 and 60 Hz, 6, 8 or 9 cylinder, turbocharged-aftercooled generator set, is designed for Ultrafast start time and load acceptance, low fuel and oil consumption requiring low maintenance.

Compare Models
Generator Set Specifications
expand / collapse icon
Minimum Rating 985 kWe 985 kWe
Maximum Rating 1650 kWe 1650 kWe
Emissions/Fuel Strategy (WB) Stage 1 and 2 (WB) Stage 1 and 2
Voltage 3000 to 13800 Volts 3000 to 13800 Volts
Frequency At Speed 50 Hz @ 1000 / 60 Hz @ 900 50 Hz @ 1000 / 60 Hz @ 900
Duty Cycle Prime, Continuous Prime, Continuous
Ready To Accept Loads (Preheated/Vented) 40 s 40 s
Normal Ramp Up To 100% Load 75 s 75 s
Emergency Ramp Up 10% To 100% Load 25 s 25 s
Genset Efficiency Up To 43.10% 43.10%

Reliable Operation

  • Intensive cooling of key components including exhaust valve seats, injector cooling integrated into lube oil system
  • Reliable, proven and high efficient single turbo charging system
  • Classification society standards ensure high safety and quality
  • Intelligent simplicity ensures a robust engine platform
  • Optimized service schedules enable high availability and long durability

Control & Monitoring

  • Ultrafast start time and load acceptance
  • No engine start limitations
  • Continuous power (base and peak load), prime power, stand-by
  • Part load with high efficiency
  • Monitoring for unattended operation
  • Asset intelligence system

Ease Of Installation

  • Reduced complexity of standard modular design allows an easy installation
  • Low space requirements between the gensets
  • Genset is ready for installation
  • Generator set designed for direct elastic mounting

Ease Of Operation

  • Low fuel and oil consumption
  • Low maintenance requirements
  • Operator and maintenance training courses available

Intelligent Simplicity

  • High reliability, modular design and integral construction reduce the number of components by 40% over conventional designs e.g.:
    - Dry engine block with integrated ducts for lubricating oil and charge air and underslung crankshaft
    - Compact cylinder head design
  • Smart maintenance solutions:
    - Easily removable cylinder heads, quick removable fluid connections
    - Split connecting rods to allow fast and easy piston removal without disturbing the big end bearing
    - Segmental camshaft design
    - Simplified parts spectrum by using single-pipe exhaust gas
    - Engine block free from cooling water
  • State-of-art material ensures long life time

Ease Of Maintenance

  • Smart maintenance solutions allow an easy component accessibility
  • Large inspection openings afford an easy serviceability to core engine internals
  • Core engine components designed for reconditioning and reuse
  • Short maintenance times enable high availability
  • No engine removal necessary for maintenance and overhauls

Fuel

  • Liquid: Light fuel oil (LFO), crude oil and heavy fuel oil (HFO) with fuel quality up to 700 cSt/50°C according to CIMAC H55/K55
  • Dual:
    - Light fuel oil (LFO), crude oil and heavy fuel oil (HFO) with fuel quality up to 700 cSt/50°C according to CIMAC H55/K55
    - Natural gas with methane number > 80 and lower heating value of 28MJ/Nm3
  • Gaseous: Natural gas with methane number > 80 and lower heating value of 31.5 MJ/Nm3

Emissions

  • World bank emission certification (Stage 2)
  • Technische Anleitung (TA) Luft (only gas)
  • Post-emission treatment systems for lower emission requirements available

Expertise & Experience

  • Assistance for planning - delivery - commissioning - operation and service)
  • Expertise and experience for solutions to maximize benefits, e.g. combine heat and power systems (CHP)

World Wide Product Support

  • With nearly 200 Cat dealers we are at home around the globe
  • Factory-trained technicians, original parts and support are never out of reach
  • Long term service agreements offer back-to-back services from preventive maintenance, scheduled maintenance to full operation and maintenance of your asset

CM20C Standard Equipment

Fuel System
expand / collapse icon
  • Pre-pressure module
  • Circulation module
  • Separator module
  • Gas valve unit (GVU) (only dual fuel (DF) and gas)
  • Engine ventilation module (only dual fuel (DF) and gas)
  • Ignition fuel oil module (only dual fuel (DF))