Diesel generator set KTA50 series engine

Product catalog summary

Overview: The Cummins KTA50 series diesel generator set is a fully integrated power generation system designed for stationary standby, prime power, and continuous duty applications. It offers a power range of 1000 kVA to 1675 kVA at 50 Hz and 1120 kW to 1545 kW at 60 Hz.

Key Features:

Engine: Rugged 4-cycle industrial diesel engine with low emissions and fast response to load changes.
Control System: PowerCommand® electronic control for system integration, including remote start/stop, frequency and voltage regulation, and AmpSentry™ protection.
Cooling System: Integral set-mounted radiator system for rated ambient temperatures.
Alternator: Multiple sizes with low reactance 2/3 pitch windings, low waveform distortion, and class F or H insulation.
Enclosures: Optional weather-protective and sound-attenuated enclosures.
Warranty: Comprehensive warranty with worldwide distributor network.

Specifications:

Governor Regulation: ISO 8528 compliant.
Voltage Regulation: ±1% from no load to full load.
Frequency Regulation: Isochronous with ±0.25% random variation.
Engine Design: 4 cycle, V-block, turbocharged, and after-cooled.
Alternator Design: Brushless, 4 pole, with a permanent magnet generator (PMG).

Available Voltages: Various configurations for 50 Hz and 60 Hz, including 220/380V, 230/400V, and 240/415V for 50 Hz, and 219/380V, 254/440V, and 277/480V for 60 Hz.

Options:

Heavy-duty air filter, water jacket heater, oil sampling valve, and UK-built engine and alternator.
High-cube 40ft container enclosure, alternator heater, high humidity isolation, and exciter voltage regulator.
Control panel options include 3 or 4 pole main circuit breakers.
Silencer options with 9 dB or 25 dB attenuation.

Control System: The PowerCommand 3.3 control system provides voltage regulation, engine and alternator protection, and operator interface. It includes features like AmpSentry protection, power management, and advanced control methodology with multi-language support.

Compliance and Standards: The generator set is designed in ISO 9001 certified facilities and complies with ISO 8528, ISO 3046, AS 2789, DIN 6271, and BS 5514 standards. It is available with CE certification and meets EU noise legislation 2000/14/EC.

Catalog excerpts

Specification sheet Diesel generator set KTA50 series engine 1000 kVA - 1675 kVA 50 Hz 1120 kW - 1545 kW 60 Hz Description This Cummins® commercial generator set is a fully integrated power generation system, providing optimum performance, reliability, and versatility for stationary Standby, Prime Power, and Continuous duty applications. Control system - Standard PowerCommand® electronic control provides total system integration including remote start/stop, precise frequency and voltage regulation, alarm and status message display, AmpSentryTM protection, output metering, auto-shutdown. Cummins heavy-duty engine - Rugged 4-cycle industrial diesel delivers reliable power, low emissions and fast response to load changes. Cooling system - Standard integral setmounted radiator system, designed and tested for rated ambient temperatures, simplifies facility design requirements for rejected heat. Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG) - Offers enhanced motor starting and fault clearing short circuit capability. Enclosures - Optional weather-protective and sound-attenuated enclosures are available. Alternator - Several alternator sizes offer selectable motor starting capability with low reactance 2/3 pitch windings; low waveform distortion with non-linear loads, fault clearing short-circuits capability, and class F or H insulation. Warranty and service - Backed by a comprehensive warranty and worldwide distributor network. Emissions compliance Standby rating Prime rating

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Diesel generator set KTA50 series engine-2

Generator set specifications Governor regulation class Voltage regulation, no load to full load Random voltage variation Frequency regulation Random frequency variation Engine specifications Design 4 cycle, V-block, turbocharged and after-cooled Cylinder block engine Sixteen-cylinder vee formation, direct injection, four-cycle diesel Battery capacity 1800 amps at ambient temperature 32 ºF (0 °C) Battery charging alternator Starting voltage 24 Volts, negative ground Fuel system Direct injection Fuel filter Dual spin on paper element fuel filters with standard water separator Lube oil filter type(s)...

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Diesel generator set KTA50 series engine-3

PowerCommand 3.3 control system The PowerCommand 3.3 control system is an integrated microprocessor based generator set control system providing voltage regulation, engine protection, alternator protection, operator interface and isochronous governing. AmpSentry – Includes integral AmpSentry protection, which provides a full range of alternator protection functions that are matched to the alternator provided. Power management – Control function provides battery monitoring and testing features and smart starting control system. Advanced control methodology – Three phase sensing, full wave rectified...

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Diesel generator set KTA50 series engine-4

Emergency Standby Power (ESP): Applicable for supplying power to varying electrical load for the duration of power interruption of a reliable utility source. Emergency Standby Power (ESP) is in accordance with ISO 8528. Fuel Stop power in accordance with ISO 3046, AS 2789, DIN 6271 and BS 5514. Limited-Time Running Power (LTP): Applicable for supplying power to a constant electrical load for limited hours. Limited-Time Running Power (LTP) is in accordance with ISO 8528. Prime Power (PRP): Applicable for supplying power to varying electrical load for unlimited hours. Prime Power (PRP) is in accordance...

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