2506A-E15TAG Electric Power Diesel Engine

Electric Power Generation 2506A-E15TAG

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Key Specs

Gross Mechanical Output
412-568 kWm
412-568 kWm
Typical Electrical Output
455-624 kVA (364-500 kWe)
455-624 kVA (364-500 kWe)
Emissions
Fuel Optimised
Fuel Optimised

Overview

The Perkins 2500 range of diesel engines provides you with output ratings of 455-624 kVA, catering for both your prime and standby power generation needs. The features and benefits of the 2000 Series ensure your generation needs are met. Flexible packaging of the 6 cylinder engines caters for the space you have available, and with mechanically operated unit fuel injectors, electronic control and carefully matched turbocharging, our 2500 range gives you performance and economy.

Product Specifications for 2506A-E15TAG

Gross Mechanical Output 412-568 kWm 412-568 kWm
Typical Electrical Output 455-624 kVA (364-500 kWe) 455-624 kVA (364-500 kWe)
Rated Speed 1500/1800 rpm 1500/1800 rpm
Prime 455-500 kVA 455-500 kVA
Standby 500-550 kVA 500-550 kVA
Prime 410-455 kWe 410-455 kWe
Standby 450-500 kWe 450-500 kWe
Emissions Fuel Optimised Fuel Optimised
Number of Cylinders 6 vertical inline 6 vertical inline
Bore 5.39 in 137 mm
Stroke 6.73 in 171 mm
Displacement 927.56 in³ 15.2 l
Compression Ratio 16.0:1 16.0:1
Aspiration Turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled Turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled
Combustion System Direct injection Direct injection
Rotation from Flywheel End Anti-clockwise Anti-clockwise
Cooling System Liquid Liquid
Aftertreatment - -
Typical Alternator Efficiency 92% 92%
Switchable Yes Yes
Length 104.6 in 2657 mm
Width 44.1 in 1120 mm
Height 67.6 in 1718 mm
Dry Weight 3601 lb 1633 kg
Note 1 *Final dimensions dependent on selected options *Final dimensions dependent on selected options
Prime Power Variable load. Unlimited hours usage with an average load factor of 80% of the published Prime Power rating over each 24 hour period. A 10% overload is available for 1 hour in every 12 hours operation Variable load. Unlimited hours usage with an average load factor of 80% of the published Prime Power rating over each 24 hour period. A 10% overload is available for 1 hour in every 12 hours operation
Standby Power Variable load. Limited to 500 hours annual usage up to 300 hours of which may be continuous running. No overload is permitted Variable load. Limited to 500 hours annual usage up to 300 hours of which may be continuous running. No overload is permitted

2506A-E15TAG Standard Equipment

Air inlet system

  • Mounted air filter

Cooling system

  • Gear-driven circulating pump
  • Mounted belt-driven fan
  • Radiator incorporating air-to-air charge cooler, (supplied loose)
  • System designed for ambients up to 50ºC (122ºF)

Electrical equipment

  • 3 level engine protection system
  • 24 volt starter motor and 24 volt 70 amp alternator with DC output
  • ECM mounted on engine with wiring looms and sensors

Flywheels and flywheel housing

  • High inertia flywheel to SAE J620 size 14
  • SAE ½ flywheel housing

Fuel system

  • Fuel cooler
  • Governing to ISO 8528-5 class G3 with isochronous capability
  • Mechanically actuated electronically controlled unit fuel injectors with full authority electronic control
  • Replaceable ‘Ecoplus' fuel filter elements with primary filter/water separator

Mountings

  • Front engine mounting bracket

Oil system

  • Full-flow replaceable ‘Ecoplus' filter
  • Oil cooler integral with filter header
  • Wet sump with filler and dipstick

Optional equipment

  • 110 volt/240 volt immersion heater
  • Additional speed sensor
  • Air filter rain hood
  • Closed circuit crankcase ventilation system
  • Temperature and pressure sensors for gauges
  • Tool kit
  • Twin starters/facility for second starter

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