MULTIQUIP EGC1500C User manual

1500 kW Containerized
Diesel Generator Set
Standard Features
Model Emissions Standby Rating Prime Rating
EGC1500C EPA Certified 60 Hz
1500kW (1875kVA) 1250kW (1562kVA)
Cummins Heavy Duty Diesel Engine
 4-cycle design, turbocharged, aftercooled, direct injection
 Polymide blade cooling fan
 Engine coolant heater
 Meets Tier 2 EPA emissions standards
Fuel System
 1000 gallon, single wall fuel tank
 Electric fuel priming system
 Fuel/water separators & drip pan
 Electric fuel run pump
 External fuel fill
 30 micron RACOR
®
fuel/water separator with drip pan assembly
Alternator
 Brushless, 4-pole, synchronous, WYE connection
 Class H insulation system conforms to NEMA MG1-22, BS5000,
CSA-C22-2, IEC-34-1 standards for temperature rise
 Separate excitation for fast recovery from block loads and motor
starting
 Drip-proof, self-venting, amortisseur windings
 Epoxy impregnated windings with tropical insulation for increased
environmental protection and long life
Automatic Voltage Regulator
 Circuitry senses true RMS voltage rather than average for superior
load regulation
1500 KW
Full Load Acceptance
 Accepts 100% of standby nameplate rating in one step, in compliance
with NFPA110 Standards
Generator Control Panel
 BASLER™ vibration-isolated controller
 Manual or remote engine start/stop
 RS485/Modbus communication support
 Safety shutdowns
 Externally mounted emergency stop switch
 Generator mainline circuit breaker, electronically operated, UL listed
Specially Designed Container
■ 40 ft. ISO container, sound-attenuated, foam-lined for extremely
quiet operation
■ Isolated operator control room
 Solidly mounted battery rack and cooling system
 Intregral vibration isolators
 Exterior polyurethane coating system provides long life in extreme
operating conditions
 Interior DC lights and timer switch
 Crankcase filtration system
 Critical grade silencer with heat blankets
Warranty
 Engine-generator sets are covered by an express written, one-year
limited warranty
(Shown with 40 ft. container optional ISO trailer chassis)
EGC1500C Rev 6

1500 kW Containerized
Diesel Generator Set
Engine Electrical System
Battery Charging Alternator Ground Type Negative
Volt s 24 VDC
Ampere Rating 45A
Starter Motor Rated Voltage 24 VDC
Minimum Recommended Battery for
0 °C / Cold Cranking Performance 1800 CCA
Exhaust System
Exhaust Temperature at Rated kW (Standby) 965
o
F (520
o
C)
Exhaust Flow at Rated kW (Standby) 10690 cfm (302 m
3
/min)
Silencer Type Critical
Maximum Allowable Backpressure 2 in/Hg (51 mm/Hg)
Exhaust Outlet Size at hook-up 8 in. (203 mm)
Amperage
Voltage Phase Power
Factor
Amperes
Standby Prime
277/480 Volt 3 0.8 2255 1879
The EGC1500C Sound Attenuated Generator is
configured for standard 60 Hz, 480V output.
Special voltage outputs are available (special
order).
Alternator Features
 All ratings tested per MIL-STD-705 as applicable
 Protection for overload and short circuit
 Designed and built within NEMA, IEEE and ANSI
standards for temperature rise
 PMG exciter for superior regulation and response
 Three-phase sensing on regulator
 Skewed rotor for smooth voltage wave form
 Optional-vacuum impregnated epoxy varnish, fungus
resistant per MIL-I-24092
 Listed to UL1446 and UL1004B Standards
EGC1500C Rev 6
Alternator Specifications
Model 742RSL4050 Marathon Magna Max
Type Rotating Field
Number of Leads 4 bar
Generator Type Rotating Field; PMG
Voltage Regulator Solid State, Digital, Model DVR2000
Insulation NEMA MG1-1.66
Material Class H
Temperature Rise 105o/ 130o C
Bearing: Number, Type Single Sealed
Coupling Flexible Disk
Amortisseur Windings Full
Voltage Regulation 0.25%
One Step Load Acceptance % of rating per NFPA-110 100
Peak Motor Starting HP 750
Generator Efficiency at Full Load 95%
Phase Sequence ABC (L1, L2, L3)
L-L Harmonic Max Total 5.0%
L-L Harmonic Max Single 3.0%
Voltage Dip Upon Full Load Application (1 Step) 12.5% for 0.4 sec.
Voltage Rise Upon Full Load Rejection (1 Step) 17% for 0.7 sec.
Engine Specifications
EPA Family Name 8CEXL050.AAD Cummins QSK50-G4
Engine Type 4-cycle, Turbocharged,
Watercooled, Aftercooler
Cylinder Arrangement V 16
Displacement 3067 cu in (50.3 L)
Bore 6.25 in. (159 mm)
Stroke 6.25 in. (159 mm)
Compression Ratio 14.9 : 1
Piston Speed (60Hz) 1875/sec
Bearing Main: Number 9
Bearing Main: Type Replaceable, Precision
Cylinder Block Cast iron with
wet, replaceable cylinder liners
Cylinder Head Material Cast iron
Crankshaft Material Forged steel
Brake Mean Effective Pressure (BMEP) 318.0 psi (2192.5 kPa)
Rated RPM (60Hz) 1800 RPM
Max. Power At Rated RPM (with fan) 2250 hp (1703 kW)
Governor: Type; Make/Model Electronic
Frequency Regulation:
No load to full load
Isochronous under varying loads
from no load to 100% rated load
Frequency Regulation:
Steady State
+0.25% of mean value for constant
loads from no load to full load
Air Cleaner Type - All Models Dry, Dual Element

1500 kW Containerized
Diesel Generator Set
Fuel System
Recommended Fuel ASTM-D975/No.1 or No.2-D
Fuel Pump Maximum Lift 6.0 ft. (1.8 m)
Filter Micron Size - 98% Efficiency 2
Total Fuel Flow 183 gal/hr (693 L/hr)
Fuel Consumption (Prime Power)
At % of Load gal/hr (L/hr)
25% 29.2 (111)
50% 47.6 (180)
75% 68.0 (257)
100% 87.3 (330)
Lubrication System
Type Full Pressure System
Oil Filters 5 Spin-on Full Flow
Oil Pan Capacity 47 gal. (178 L)
Oil Capacity with Filters 54 gal. (204 L)
Oil Pressure At Rated Speed 50-70 psi (345-483 kPa)
Derating
Engine power available up to 1850 ft.
altitude and 77
o
F ambient temperature
at the Standby rating, without derating.
For operation at higher altitudes and
ambient temperatures, the power
should be derated according to the
following factors:
Altitude Ambient
Temperature
Above 1850 ft.
derate at 6% per
1000 ft.
Above 77°F
derate at 1% per
10°F
DGC2020 Digital Genset Controller
■ Local and Remote Generator Control
■ Automatic and manual starting and stopping
■ Engine and Generator Protection
■ Programmable Analog Engine Senders
■ ECU Communications via SAE J1939
■ 16 Programmable Contact Inputs
■ Programmable Logic
■ Automatic Transfer Switch Control (Mains Failure)
■ Integrated RS485 Modbus Connection
■ Auto Synchronizing
■ Event recording
Monitoring
■ Engine RPM
■ Engine run time
■ Generator voltage
■ Generator current
■ Generator frequency
■ Oil pressure
■ Battery voltage
■ Fuel level measurements
■ Running Hour Meter
■ Coolant temperature
■ Generator under/over voltage alarm/shutdown
■ Generator under/over frequency alarm/shutdown
■ Over Current alarm/shutdown
■ Warm up and cooling functions
■ Maintenance timer
Digital Controller Features
EGC1500C Rev 6
Cooling System
Exhaust Manifold Type Dry
Radiator Design Standard Horizontal
Coolant Capacity - Engine Only 37 gal. (140 L)
Water Pump Design/Type Belt Driven, Centrifugal
Coolant Flow 100 gal/min (378 L/min)
Heat Rejection to Coolant (Standby) 40600 Btu/min (715 kW)
Thermostat Range 180-200°F (82-93°C)

1500 kW Containerized
Diesel Generator Set
Backfeed to a utility system can cause electrocution and/or property damage. Do
not connect to any building’s electrical system except through an approved device.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Your MQ Power dealer is:
© COPYRIGHT 2011, MQ POWER
Rev 6 (10-11) EGC1500C
Weight and Dimensions
ABCD
96 in.
(2,438 mm)
480 in.
(12,192 mm)
163 in.
(4,137 mm)
199 in
(5,054 mm)
Weight (Wet)* 46,480 lbs (21,083 kg)
Weight (Wet with trailer)* 53,220 lbs (24,140 kg)
* Weight is approximate. Wet weight does not include fuel.
MQ POWER
POST OFFICE BOX 6254
CARSON, CA 90749
310-537-3700 • 800-421-1244
FAX: [phone]
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Generator Set
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 Genset-to-Genset Paralleling Control System
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 Base Load-to-Utility Paralleling Control System
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 Custom Outlet Panels
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Rotary Voltage Selector Switch (High Wye/Low Wye
Voltages)
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Auxiliary Oil Reservoir with Level Control (15-gallon)
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 Centrifugal Oil Filter System
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 Oil Pan Heater with Thermostat
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Alternator Strip Heater
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 AC Battery Charger with Shore Power Receptacle
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 120VAC Convenience Receptacle
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 Utility Grade Protective Relay
Optional Features and Accessories
Container
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ISO Trailer Chassis (40 ft.)
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Double-wall Fuel Tank (900-gallon capacity)
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Fluid Containment
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 Manual Fuel Valves (For Internal or External Fuel
Supply)
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 Entrance Ladder (Aluminum Construction)
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 Fueling Ladder (Aluminum Step Construction with
Hand Rail)
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 Interior Lights (AC Work lights)
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 Custom Paint Colors (Artic White is Standard)
SPECIAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
40 ft. Container