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Cummins rolls out fuel-efficient sets

01 September 2010

CUMMINS Power Generation has launched six new diesel generator sets, which are part of a range that meets improved emission standards.

Powered by the reliable QSX15 engine, these generator sets also offer exceptionally efficient fuel consumption and enhanced control via the new Cummins Power Generation PowerCommand Controls, says a spokesman for the US-based manufacturer.
Other benefits include optimum performance, reliability and versatility for stationary standby and prime power applications.
Four models, the C400D5e, C450D5e, C500D5e and C550D5e, are compliant with EU Stage Two emission regulations. These models range from 400 to 550 kVA at 50 Hz frequency. Two further models, C450D6e and C500D6e, are available with EPA Tier Two emission regulation compliance. These models provide 60 Hz power at 450 kW and 500 kW respectively.

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“All the generators are supplied with PowerCommand 2.2 as standard, and the more advanced PowerCommand 3.3 paralleling control as an additional option. This control option is structured to enable easy upgrading to paralleling controls in the field. This apart, the PowerCommand 3.3 paired with an optional factory-installed motorised circuit breaker is designed to lower total system costs,” says the spokesman.
All models offer a low noise power solution, with the added benefit of a 50-deg C ambient cooling package, which ensures that the generators operate efficiently across a variety of applications in locations ranging from Northern Europe and Russia, to the Middle East and Africa, he adds.
The QSX15 series is available from Cummins Power Generation, which boasts the widest and most capable customer support network, with 550 distributor locations and 5,000 dealer locations in more than 190 countries.
“As customer satisfaction is the number one priority, all Cummins distributors and dealers undergo a stringent certification process. Each distributor is charged with delivering expert service, planned maintenance, troubleshooting, quality parts and comprehensive power system support,” the spokesman says.
Cummins Power Generation, a subsidiary of Cummins, is a global leader dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for any power need – commercial, industrial, recreational, emergency and residential.
Its products include alternators, generator-drive engines and pre-integrated power systems, combining generator sets and power control and transfer technologies. Services range from system design, project management, operations and maintenance contracts to development of turnkey power plants.