16CM43C Offshore Generator Set

The 16CM43C generator set brings to the offshore oil and gas industry a legacy of proven reliability and durability. CM offshore generator sets feature standard modular designs, engine-mounted pumps and filters, and a full range of factory attachments that make their installation simple and efficient. Ideal applications for the 16CM43C offshore generator sets are main power on-board drilling and production vessels and platforms. Complete package offerings are MCS type-approved and compliant with IMO Tier II emissions standards, making their integration into vessels and platforms a simplified operation. Cat generator sets are backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty.

Specifications
Standard & Optional Equipment

Minimum Rating 19400 kV·A (15520 ekW)
Maximum Rating 19400 kV·A (15520 ekW)
Emissions ( )
Bore 16.9 in (430 mm)
Stroke 24 in (610 mm)
Weight 756200 lb (345 kg)
Displacement 88562 in³ (1417 l)
Engine Control ( )
Aspiration ( )
Generator Set Control ( )
Width 155.1 in (3940 mm)
Length 666.5 in (16800 mm)
Height 256.9 in (7640 mm)

Standard Equipment

Engine

Motor-driven barring gear, fitted on engine
Reversing contractor and push button switch with cable
Electronic speed setting equipment with actuator and speed pick-up
Emergency shutdown equipment with pushbutton, separate, for manual emergency stop

Engine Indicators

Gauge board with set liquid damped pressure gauges for: fuel, lubricating oil, fresh water, starting air, and charge air.
On-engine thermometers for fuel, lubricating oil, fresh water, and charge air
Electric remote speed indicator
Turbocharger and remote speed indicator
Exhaust gas temperature indicator

Control

Manual control on engine, including: control panel with start /stop key, speed setting device, mechanical shutdown device, change over of control functions from engine to remote control
Starting solenoid valve on engine, 24 V DC
Separate electronic speed governor

Monitoring for Unattended Operation

Pressure switches, mounted on engine, for:
Switches for:
Control Cabinet with housings for wall mounting, including:

Starting Air System

Separate non-return valve for the starting air pipe to the engine

Air Intake System

Air intake filter, fitted on the turbocharger
Air bottles, separate

Fuel System

Separate circulating pump driven by electric motor, horizontal or vertical
Duplex filter with differential pressure indication

Exhaust System

Turbocharger at free end with transition nozzle (0 degrees from the vertical and away from engine), with compressor cleaning device
Expansion joint separate
Separate silencer and spark arrester, unlagged 35 dB(A)

Fresh Cooling Water System

HT pump, fitted on engine
LT pump, separate, vertical design, electric motor driven
HT thermostat, not powered and separate
Engine preheating equipment, fitted on base frame

Lubricating Oil System

Plate cooler, fitted on engine
Force pump, fitted on engine
Prelubrication pump, fitted on base frame, electric motor driven
Boll and Kirch automatic backflushing filter, separate
Duplex filter with differential pressure indication, separate
Pressure control valve, separate
Thermostat, not powered, separate

Connecting Parts - Engine

Set of connecting parts between flange coupling and flywheel
Flexible flange coupling between engine and generator
Base frame with flywheel guard and incorporating lube oil sump tank, for engine and generator
Mounting of engine and generator on the base frame
Set of bonded rubber rails for resilient mounting of the base frame
Set of flexible pipe connections

Tools

Set of tools for the engine including hydraulic tightening tools and nozzle tester
Set of tools for turbocharger
Inside micrometer for cylinder liners
Ruler for cylinder liner

Spare Parts

Set of engine spare parts for unrestricted operation
Set of spare flexible pipe connections

Power Systems