3612 (60 Hz)

3612 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

THE RUNDOWN

Cat® Diesel Engine
  • Designed and optimized for low fuel consumption
  • Reliable, rugged, durable design
  • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
Cat Diesel Engine
Generator

Alternators

  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing generator
  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
  • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
  • Industry leading motor starting capabilities
  • High Efficiency
Alternators
Generator Set Package
  • Fully prototype tested with certified torsional vibration analysis available
Worldwide Product Support
  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
  • The Caterpillar S.O.S. program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products.
  • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements
Cat Genset Monitoring System (GMS)
The Genset Monitoring System (GMS) provides protection, monitoring, and control for a single 3600 diesel generator set utilizing a digital based control panel housed in an IP55 enclosure. All critical shutdowns are a relay-based protection. Contactors are wired directly to the junction panel when an accessory module is ordered and is factory packaged. Use of the GMS eliminates the need for a separate gauge panel and annunciator panel. Accepts remote signals for starting/interlock, stopping, and emergency stop. All monitored parameters and status signals are available over MODBUS RS485 network. A default Ethernet connection is available for connection.
  • Simple user friendly interface and navigation
  • Provides protection, monitoring, and control of the generator set
  • Redundant shutdown protection
  • 5.7 inch (145 mm) color monitor to display all engine parameters and alarm annunciation
  • Annunciation of all engine shutdowns, alarms, and status points
  • Start/prelube control switch, fuel control switch and emergency stop button
  • Selection of local/remote control of engine
  • Selection of idle/rated control of engine
  • Equipped for remote communication from the panel
  • Relay outputs available: energize to run, energize to stop, air shutoff, prelube, air start and local remote
  • Optional output available for alarms and faults
Full Range of Attachments
Generator Set Specifications
Maximum Rating4000 ekW
Minimum Rating3300 ekW
Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow Fuel Consumption
Frequency60 Hz
Speed720 & 900 rpm
Duty CyclePrime, Continuous
Engine Specifications
Engine Model3612 V-12,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore11in
Stroke11.8in
Displacement13524in³
Compression Ratio13:01
AspirationTA
Fuel SystemDirect unit injection
Governor TypeGenerator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum404in
Width - Maximum99.62in
Height - Maximum156.6in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)112690lb
Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

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Air Inlet System

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Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

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

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

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
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