50HZ Cummins KTA38-G5 800kW/1000kVA Diesel Generator Set

50HZ Cummins KTA38-G5 800kW/1000kVA Diesel Generator Set

50HZ Cummins 800kW/1000kVA Diesel Generator Set

1. Technical Parameter

Parameter Classification

Detailed Parameter Item

Technical Data

Unit Power Parameters

Rated Frequency

50Hz

Prime Power (kW/kVA)

800kW / 1000kVA

Standby Power (kW/kVA)

880kW / 1100kVA

100% Full Load Fuel Consumption

209L/H

Engine Core Parameters

Engine Brand & Model

Cummins KTA38-G5 G-Drive Special Engine

Engine Structure

12-Cylinder V-type, 4-Stroke, Turbocharged & Aftercooled

Fuel Supply System

Cummins Optimized PT Fuel Injection System

Cylinder Design

Single Cylinder Single Cover, Replaceable Wet Cylinder Liner

Intake Structure

CTT Turbocharger + Large Capacity Aftercooler

Total Displacement

37.8L

Compression Ratio

14.5:1

Rated Speed

1500RPM

Cooling Method

Independent Water Circulation Cooling System

Starting Mode

24V DC Electric Starting

Lubrication System

Built-in Pressure Lubrication Pipeline

Alternator Performance

Excitation Type

Brushless, Self-excited

Insulation Grade

H Grade

Protection Grade

IP23

Steady-State Voltage Regulation Accuracy

≤±1%

Frequency Stability

≤0.5%

General Operating Parameters

Rated Voltage

400V/230V, 3 Phase 4 Wire

Power Factor

0.8 Lagging

Continuous Operation Capacity

24-hour Non-stop Heavy-duty Operation

Short-term Overload Capacity

110% Rated Load Overload Operation

2. Core Product Features

The Cummins KTA38-G5 800kW/1000kVA diesel generator set is an upgraded heavy-duty industrial power generation model optimized for high-load continuous power supply scenarios. Equipped with the latest upgraded Cummins KTA38-G5 G-Drive dedicated power generation engine, this 1100kVA standby diesel generator set inherits the classic advantages of the KTA38 series, with optimized fuel combustion structure, stronger altitude adaptability and more stable transient load response, and is a high-reliability mainstream model in the 1000kVA high-power generator market.

In terms of structural reliability and durability, this 1000kVA industrial diesel generator set adopts a high-rigidity alloy cast iron cylinder block and 12-cylinder V-type integrated layout. The overall structure is sturdy and shock-resistant, with extremely low vibration and noise during full-load operation. The single-cylinder single-cover design and replaceable wet cylinder liner structure greatly simplify daily maintenance work. Users can replace and maintain a single cylinder liner independently without disassembling the whole engine, which effectively shortens maintenance time and reduces long-term operation and maintenance costs. The built-in pressure lubrication pipeline ensures uniform lubrication of all moving parts, reduces mechanical wear, and greatly extends the overall service life of the unit.

In terms of power performance and load adaptability, the KTA38-G5 engine is equipped with Cummins CTT professional turbocharger and large-capacity independent aftercooler. It realizes efficient air intake cooling and fuel mixing, effectively improves combustion efficiency, and has excellent altitude compensation performance, which can maintain stable power output in high-altitude low-pressure environments. The 800kW long-term continuous prime power fully meets the heavy-load power demand of large industrial equipment, while the 880kW/1100kVA standby power provides sufficient power margin. It can instantly cope with equipment startup impact and peak power surge, with fast transient response speed and no voltage or frequency fluctuation, adapting to various complex industrial load conditions.

In terms of power generation stability and safety protection, the unit is matched with a high-performance brushless self-excited alternator. It abandons the traditional brushed excitation structure, eliminates common faults such as carbon brush wear and poor contact, and realizes long-term maintenance-free excitation operation. Supported by H-grade ultra-high temperature resistant insulation materials, the alternator can resist insulation aging and electrical breakdown caused by long-term high-temperature and high-load operation. The IP23 industrial protection grade can effectively block outdoor dust, floating debris and splashing rainwater, adapting to open-air construction sites, dusty factory workshops and other harsh working environments. The intelligent electronic control system is equipped with multi-dimensional protection functions such as overload, overvoltage, undervoltage, low oil pressure, overheating and short circuit, with automatic alarm and shutdown functions, which fully guarantees the safe and stable operation of the unit and on-site electrical equipment.

In terms of operational practicability and scalability, the optimized PT fuel injection system achieves precise fuel supply control, with a full-load fuel consumption of 209L/H, balancing high power output and operational economy. The unit supports 24-hour uninterrupted heavy-duty power generation and 110% short-term overload operation, with strong continuous working capacity. It supports multi-unit parallel connection to expand power supply capacity, and can be freely matched with silent canopy, mobile trailer, ATS automatic transfer switch and remote monitoring system according to project needs, realizing silent power generation, mobile emergency power supply and unattended automatic grid switching, flexibly meeting diversified power supply needs of different industries.

3. Main Application Scenarios

With its heavy-load resistance, high-altitude adaptability, stable continuous power supply and low failure rate, the Cummins KTA38-G5 800kW diesel generator set is widely used in heavy industrial production, large-scale key engineering, urban core infrastructure, new energy supporting facilities and remote off-grid power supply fields, covering all mainstream high-power power demand scenarios.

Heavy Industrial Continuous Power Supply: It serves as the main power supply equipment for large coal mines, metal smelting plants, chemical industrial parks, building material production bases and large manufacturing enterprises. For heavy industry scenarios that require long-term uninterrupted production and have zero tolerance for power failure, the 800kW stable prime power output can replace municipal grid power supply for a long time, effectively avoiding production line shutdown, equipment damage and economic losses caused by grid power failure, voltage instability and seasonal power restriction.

Large Key Engineering Temporary Power Supply: This 1000kVA Cummins diesel generator set is the preferred power guarantee for national key projects, highway and bridge construction, railway hub engineering, water conservancy and hydropower projects, oil and gas field exploitation and remote field exploration. Most outdoor engineering sites lack stable municipal grid coverage, and the unit’s excellent high-altitude and harsh environment adaptability can cope with complex construction conditions, providing stable and reliable power support for large construction machinery, on-site living facilities and engineering testing equipment.

Urban Core Infrastructure Emergency Standby: It acts as the core emergency standby power source for ultra-large data centers, communication hub base stations, tertiary hospitals, urban rail transit, large commercial complexes and government office buildings. When the municipal power grid trips, fails suddenly or is shut down for routine maintenance, the 1100kVA standby power unit can start quickly and complete seamless power switching, ensuring the normal operation of medical rescue equipment, data storage systems, communication transmission equipment and fire protection linkage systems, and safeguarding the safe operation of urban key public facilities.

Off-grid Power Supply and Grid Peak Shaving: It is suitable for long-term independent power supply in remote islands, plateau pastoral areas, mountain mining areas and other off-grid regions without grid coverage. At the same time, in the peak power consumption period of regional grid tension, it can be used as grid peak-shaving power supply to make up for grid power supply gap, relieve municipal power supply pressure, solve the problem of enterprise production restriction and shutdown due to power shortage, and ensure the continuity of industrial production tasks.

4. Core Product Purpose

The core purpose of the Cummins KTA38-G5 800kW/1000kVA diesel generator set is to provide high-stability, high-load and high-adaptability continuous main power supply and emergency standby power guarantee for large-scale industrial production and key public infrastructure scenarios, solving the pain points of insufficient power margin, poor harsh environment adaptability and high failure rate of conventional high-power generator sets.

As a heavy-duty prime power generation equipment, this Cummins KTA38-G5 industrial generator set relies on 800kW long-term stable output and 24-hour full-load operation capability to provide reliable independent power support for off-grid industrial bases, remote engineering projects and large factories with insufficient grid capacity. Its unique altitude compensation performance and high-temperature resistance enable it to adapt to extreme working conditions that ordinary generator sets cannot cope with, becoming the core power guarantee for high-intensity continuous power supply projects.

As a high-power emergency standby power equipment, the 880kW/1100kVA super standby power reserve provides sufficient safety margin for key scenarios with high power supply reliability requirements. It can respond and start rapidly when the municipal power grid fails, effectively avoiding data loss, medical treatment interruption, production suspension and safety accidents caused by power outages, and greatly improving the emergency risk resistance capability of enterprises and public institutions.

As an intelligent grid peak-shaving power supply device, it can accurately supplement power shortage during grid peak periods. With stable transient load response and efficient combustion performance, it relieves municipal grid power supply pressure, helps industrial enterprises get rid of peak power restriction constraints, ensures uninterrupted production operation, and maximizes project economic benefits.

5. Common FAQ

Q1: What are the advantages of KTA38-G5 engine compared with other KTA38 series models?

The KTA38-G5 is an upgraded optimized model of the classic KTA38 series G-Drive engine. It adopts an optimized turbocharging and aftercooling system with stronger altitude compensation ability, which can maintain stable power output in high-altitude environments. The upgraded PT fuel injection system improves combustion efficiency and transient load response speed, with lower exhaust smoke and noise during operation. In addition, it retains the mature single-cylinder single-cover and wet cylinder liner structure, with lower maintenance difficulty and longer overall service life, making it more suitable for long-term heavy-duty industrial operation than ordinary series models.

Q2: What is the scientific load range for daily operation of this 1000kVA diesel generator set?

For long-term continuous main power supply, it is recommended to control the daily operating load between 50% and 80% of the 800kW prime power. This load range allows the engine to work in the optimal fuel consumption interval, reducing carbon deposition and mechanical wear, and effectively extending the service life of the unit. In emergency scenarios, the unit supports 110% short-term overload operation relying on 1100kVA standby power, but continuous overload operation for more than 1 hour is prohibited to avoid damage to the engine and alternator insulation structure.

Q3: What harsh working environments can this IP23 brushless generator set adapt to?

This industrial-grade generator set has excellent comprehensive environmental adaptability. The IP23 protection grade can resist daily dust accumulation, floating debris and splashing rainwater, adapting to open-air construction sites and mining sites. The H-grade high-temperature resistant alternator can operate stably for a long time under high-load and high-temperature working conditions. Matched with the KTA38-G5 engine’s independent efficient cooling system and high-altitude compensation performance, it can work normally in high altitude, high temperature, high dust and other harsh environments, fully meeting the power supply needs of industrial production, engineering construction and public emergency standby scenarios.

 


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