"> Caterpillar C18 ACERT Marine Generator Set
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C18 ACERT Marine Generator Set

The Caterpillar C18 ACERT marine generator set is a medium‑speed, six‑cylinder inline diesel engine driving a shaft‑generator or PTO, providing reliable auxiliary power for ships.

550.0 kW
Power
Per ship electrical load analysis
Capacity
Diesel/MDO/MGO
Medium

Components & Design

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Technical Data

engine model C18 ACERT
configuration inline
displacement l 18.1
rpm 1500
frequency hz 50

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Common failures & inspection points

●Charge-air cooler fouling causing high exhaust temperature
●Injector tip deposits after poor fuel quality
●Turbocharger turbine fouling after extended low-load operation

Service & Maintenance

Operate periodically at sufficient load to reduce wet stacking. Carry out oil and filter changes, valve adjustment and aftercooler inspection according to Caterpillar marine service schedule.

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Replacement Parts

Keep fuel injectors or injector kits according to criticality, filter sets, turbocharger service kit, seawater pump kit, belts and key electronic sensors.
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