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CM32E

CM32E

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KEY SPECS

Minimum Rating 3085 kWe
Maximum Rating 4630 kWe
Emissions/Fuel Strategy (WB) Cert stage 1 and 2

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OVERVIEW

BENEFITS

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

Reliable Operation

Intensive cooling of key components including exhaust valve seats, injector cooling integrated into lube oil system
Reliable, proven and high efficient single turbo charging system
Classification society standards ensure high safety and quality
Intelligent simplicity ensures a robust engine platform
Optimized service schedules enable high availability and long durability

Control & Monitoring

Ultrafast start time and load acceptance
No engine start limitations
Continuous power (base and peak load), prime power, stand-by
Part load with high efficiency
Monitoring for unattended operation
Asset intelligence system

Ease Of Installation

Reduced complexity of standard modular design allows an easy installation
Low space requirements between the gensets
Genset is ready for installation
Generator set designed for direct elastic mounting

Ease Of Operation

Low fuel and oil consumption
Low maintenance requirements
Operator and maintenance training courses available

Intelligent Simplicity

High reliability, modular design and integral construction reduce the number of components by 40% over conventional designs e.g.:
- Dry engine block with integrated ducts for lubricating oil and charge air and underslung crankshaft
- Compact cylinder head design
Smart maintenance solutions:
- Easily removable cylinder heads, quick removable fluid connections
- Split connecting rods to allow fast and easy piston removal without disturbing the big end bearing
- Segmental camshaft design
- Simplified parts spectrum by using single-pipe exhaust gas
- Engine block free from cooling water
State-of-art material ensures long life time

Ease Of Maintenance

Smart maintenance solutions allow an easy component accessibility
Large inspection openings afford an easy serviceability to core engine internals
Core engine components designed for reconditioning and reuse
Short maintenance times enable high availability
No engine removal necessary for maintenance and overhauls

Fuel

Liquid: Light fuel oil (LFO), crude oil and heavy fuel oil (HFO) with fuel quality up to 700 cSt/50°C according to CIMAC H55/K55
Dual:
- Light fuel oil (LFO), crude oil and heavy fuel oil (HFO) with fuel quality up to 700 cSt/50°C according to CIMAC H55/K55
- Natural gas with methane number > 80 and lower heating value of 28MJ/Nm3
Gaseous: Natural gas with methane number > 80 and lower heating value of 31.5 MJ/Nm3

Emissions

World bank emission certification (Stage 2)
Technische Anleitung (TA) Luft (only gas)
Post-emission treatment systems for lower emission requirements available

Expertise & Experience

Assistance for planning - delivery - commissioning - operation and service)
Expertise and experience for solutions to maximize benefits, e.g. combine heat and power systems (CHP)

SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT BROCHURES AND MORE ARE READY TO DOWNLOAD!

Caterpillar product brochures and other informational documents are available for your growing business.

CM32E, 50 and 60 Hz, 3085-4630 kWe, World Bank (WB) Emission Certification stages 1 and 2 Spec Sheet

Electric Power Ratings Guide

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