Cat D250 GC ®

DIESEL GENERATOR SETS

Standby: 60 Hz, 208V, 480V & 600V

Engine Model Cat® C9 In-line 6, 4-cycle diesel
Bore x Stroke 112mm x 149mm (4.4in x 5.9in)
Displacement 8.8 L (538 in³)
Compression Ratio 16.3:1
Aspiration Turbocharged Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Fuel Injection System HEUI
Governor Electronic ADEM™ A4

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Standby Performance Strategy
EPA Certified for Stationary
250 ekW, 312.5kVA
Emergency Application
PACKAGE PERFORMANCE
Performance Standby
Frequency 60 Hz
Genset Power Rating 312.5 kVA
Gen set power rating with fan @ 0.8 power factor 250 ekW
Emissions EPA TIER 3
Performance Number DM8501
Fuel Consumption
100% load with fan 73.3 L/hr 19.4 gal/hr
75% load with fan 58.8 L/hr 15.5 gal/hr
50% load with fan 43.8 L/hr 11.6 gal/hr
25% load with fan 27.4 L/hr 7.3 gal/hr
Cooling System 1

Radiator air flow restriction (system) 0.12 kPa 0.48 in. Water
Radiator air flow 497 m /min
3 17551 cfm
Engine coolant capacity 14 L 3.69 gal
Radiator coolant capacity 25 L 6.6 gal
Total coolant capacity 45 L 11.88 gal
Inlet Air
Combustion air inlet flow rate 23.83 m3 /min 841.5 cfm
Max. Allowable Combustion Air Inlet Temp 49 ºC 120°F
Exhaust System
Exhaust stack gas temperature 460 ºC 860°F
Exhaust gas flow rate 63.6 m3 /min 2246 cfm
Exhaust system backpressure (maximum allowable) 10.0 kPa 40.0 in. water
Heat Rejection
Heat rejection to jacket water 104 kW 5928 Btu/min
Heat rejection to exhaust (total) 277 kW 15772 Btu/min
Heat rejection to aftercooler 82 kW 4686 Btu/min
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine 18 kW 1004 Btu/min
Heat rejection from alternator 20 kW 1120 Btu/min

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DIESEL GENERATOR SETS

Emissions (Nominal)2 Standby

NOx 1637.5 mg/Nm³ 3.14 g/hp-hr
CO 323.2 mg/Nm³ 0.68 g/hp-hr
HC 71.2 mg/Nm³ 0.17 g/hp-hr
PM 63.7 mg/Nm³ 0.16 g/hp-hr
Alternator3
Voltages 480V 208 600V
Motor Starting Capability @ 30% Voltage Dip 567 544 1006
Current 375.9 867.4 300.7
Frame Size M2754L4 M2774L4 M2754L4
Excitation S.E S.E AREP
Temperature Rise 105°C 105°C 105°C

DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS:

1
For ambient and altitude capabilities consult your Cat dealer. Air flow AS1359, CSA C22.2 No100-04, UL142, UL489, UL869, UL2200, NFPA37, NFPA70,
restriction (system) is added to existing restriction from factory. NFPA99, NFPA110, IBC, IEC60034-1, ISO3046, ISO8528, NEMA MG1-22, NEMA
MG1-33, 2006/95/EC, 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC.
2
Emissions data measurement procedures are consistent with those described
in EPA CFR 40 Part 89, Subpart D & E and ISO8178-1 for measuring HC, CO, PM, Note: Codes may not be available in all model configurations. Please consult your
NOx. Data shown is based on steady state operating conditions of 77° F, 28.42 local Cat Dealer representative for availability.
in HG and number 2 diesel fuel with 35° API and LHV of 18,390 BTU/lb. The
nominal emissions data shown is subject to instrumentation, measurement , STANDBY: Output available with varying load for the duration of the interruption
facility and engine to engine variations. Emissions data is based on 100% load of the normal source power. Average power output is 70% of the standby power
and thus cannot be used to compare to EPA regulations which use values based rating. Typical operation is 200 hours per year, with maximum expected usage of
on a weighted cycle. 500 hours per year.

3 RATINGS: Ratings are based on SAE J1349 standard conditions. These ratings
UL 2200 Listed packages may have oversized generators with a different
also apply at ISO3046 standard conditions.
temperature rise and motor starting characteristics. Generator temperature rise
is based on a 40° C ambient per NEMA MG1-32.
Fuel Rates are based on fuel oil of 35º API [16º C (60º F)] gravity having an LHV of
42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29º C (85º F) and weighing 838.9 g/litre
(7.001 lbs/U.S. gal.). Additional ratings may be available for specific customer
requirements, contact your Caterpillar representative for details. For information
regarding Low Sulfur fuel and Biodiesel capability, please consult your Cat dealer.

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