Finning Power Systems now offers the new Cat® C6.6 ACERT® marine generator set; a compact unit offering ACERT technology to provide efficient and reliable electrical power, excellent fuel economy and emissions’ compliance.
The C6.6 is the latest in a new range of compact generator sets from Finning, designed to offer ease of installation and long service intervals. This provides customers with a more comprehensive power offering and means they need only deal with one supplier for both propulsion and auxiliary power.
The unit is IMO-compliant, with its 60Hz rating meeting EPA Tier 2 and its 50Hz rating meeting EU 97/68EC Stage II and CCNR Stage II emission regulations.
A heavy-duty air cleaner and glow plugs aid starting in cold weather and there are three different cooling options, namely radiator cooling, keel cooling and seawater after-cooling, to provide maximum flexibility.
Other advanced features include the common-rail fuel system, electronic engine control and leak-free engine operation.
The unit is available with six different ratings from 100 to 170kWe, at 1,500rpm (50Hz) or 1,800rpm (60Hz).
The generator set uses the Cat C6.6 ACERT in-line, four-stroke, 6.6-litre diesel engine, which is electronically governed, turbo-charged and after-cooled. Its engine block design reduces noise and vibration while a four-valve cylinder head improves efficiency. Engine and generator are resiliently mounted on a common base frame.
The unit uses a modern common-rail fuel system with a closely optimised air-management system. In the fuel system, variable multi-shot injection combines with a high compression ratio for optimised fuel efficiency. Other improvements have been made to the combustion system and the high-efficiency turbocharger.
