CAT C9.

3 Propulsion

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Technical specification for C9.3 Heat Exchanger cooled

propulsion engine rated 310kW / 416bhp @ 2100rpm, C-rating
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Caterpillar diesel engine, type C9.3, a 4-stroke, 6-cylinder mechanical controlled direct injection Inline-
engine, with turbo-charger and separate circuit after cooler.

1.0 Basic model

1.1 Caterpillar model C9.3
1.2 Rating 310 bkW 3%1) at 2100 rpm – C-rating
1.3 Specification 4-stroke, electronically direct injection Inline-engine with turbocharger
and separate cooled after cooler.
1.4 Rotation SAE standard, CCW viewed towards flywheel
1.5 Dimensions Displacement: 9.3 liters
Bore: 115 mm
Stroke: 149 mm
1.6 Dry weight Approximately 1.100 kg
1.7 Voltage 24V system voltage
Note1)
Engine performance is corrected to inlet air standard conditions of 99kPa and 25 oC. These values
correspond to the standard atmospheric pressure and temperature in accordance with SAE J1995. Also
included is a correction to standard fuel gravity and 35 degrees API having a lower heating value of
42,780kJ/kg when used at 29 oC where the density is 838,9 g/l.

2.0 Cooling system

2.1 Cooling system Separate circuit cooling, heat exchanger cooled
2.2 HT Cooling system Engine driven HT pump, centrifugal type
Thermostat controlled water circulation
Integrated oil cooler
Integrated tube and shell heat exchanger
2.3 LT Cooling system Engine driven SW pump
Fuel cooler
Sea Water resistant after cooler
Flexible hose with clamps for SW inlet and outlet
2.4 Shipped Loose Engine preheater, 240V, 1000W, with integrated circulation pump
Cooling Water
Equipment
2.5 Yard Supplied SW supply
Cooling Water All external piping and valves
Equipment Installation of engine preheater

3.0 Exhaust system

3.1 Exhaust Maximum design backpressure 4,5kPa.
specifications
3.2 Exhaust manifold Water-cooled exhaust manifold, with 90deg exhaust outlet 6”
3.3 Shipped loose Exhaust compensator 6”
Exhaust Equipment
3.4 Optional Exhaust Exhaust Silencer, 35dBa 6”
Equipment
Available
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4.0 Air Inlet system

4.1 Air Inlet Separate circuit aftercooler core, corrosion resistant, max air inlet
specifications temp 45 deg
4.2 Air Cleaners Dry type air cleaners included
4.3 Turbochargers Turbocharger, jacket water cooled, oil cooled bearings

5.0 Fuel system

5.1 Fuel system High pressure common rail fuel system
Fuel transfer and priming pump installed on engine. Spray shielding
acc. to Solas requirements.
5.2 Fuel specifications Fuel type according to ISO8217, DMA/DMB/DMC (MGO/MDO)
5.3 Fuel Filters Simplex engine filters with manual priming pump.

6.0 Lube oil system

6.1 Lube oil system Closed system and open crankcase breathers. Oil filler and dipstick
6.2 Lube specifications According to Cat specifications
6.3 Lube oil Filters Simplex engine oil filters
6.4 Shipped Loose Oil Manual Sump pump, to be installed by yard
Equipment

7.0 Starting system

7.1 Starting system Electric Starting motor
Charging alternator, 24V 105A
7.2 Starting motor 24V Starting motor
specifications Negative isolated ground electric system
7.3 Yard Supply Set of batteries
Starting equipment

8.0 Engine control

system
8.1 Engine control Electronic governor
system
8.2 Engine control Electronic governor with adjustable droop, suitable for short time
system parallel operation
specifications

9.0 Instrumentation
9.1 Control system CAT MECP I control system
Local start/stop and alarms
9.2 Shipped Loose DCU 210E – Engine controller for mounting in helm station
Control system
9.3 Yard supply 24V DC 10A power supply
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10.0 Mounting
system
10.1 Mounting system Engine suitable for flanged assembly to gear box
10.2 Coupling Not included in engine supply
specifications
10.3 Shipped Loose 2 off Front Mounting Brackets.
Mounting system 4 off Vibration isolators incl bolts and washers for engine and gear
box.

11.0 Paint
11.1 Engine paint Caterpillar standard yellow

12.0 Documentation
12.1 Project Digital access for Installation manual incl installation drawings in
documentation AutoCAD format
12.2 Caterpillar manuals Digital access for Operation and Maintenance manual and Parts
book.

13.0 Tests
13.1 Engine tests Engines tested at full load at Cat production plant.

14.0 Society
Approval
14.1 Certificates Equipment delivered with relevant Type Approval certificates, DNV-
GL
14.2 Environmental Green passport included
certificates IMO-II EIAPP certificate