Generating Set Overview

Marine generating set with a continuous rated “Prime” power output, 3 phase at 0.8p.f with the capability for a 10% overload in accordance with ISO standard 3046. 3 Phase and 1 Phase options are available. Designed, built and tested by Beta Marine Limited each set comprising of;

• Powered by a Beta-Perkins marine heat exchanger cooled marine specification auxiliary diesel engine and rated for continuous prime power operation in accordance with ISO 3046.

• Heat exchanger cooling complete with cupro-nickel tube bundle, with fresh and sea water pumps, including integral lubricating oil cooler (where required) and sump drain pump.

• Dry guarded exhaust manifold with dry exhaust stub and flexible bellows section.

• 12 volt electric start system with battery charging alternator and stop solenoid valve. Marine type insulated.

• Combined start, alarm and shutdown panel engine mounted and pre-wired to engine components and including:- start/stop keyswitch, oil pressure gauge, coolant temperature gauge, tachometer/hours run meter, shutdown on low lubricating oil pressure, high coolant temperature, and overspeed; indicator lamps for faults and power on, provision for connection of customers remote emergency stop. Mechanical speed governor to control engine speed to the requirements of ISO 3046 for diesel generating set. 60Hz not suitable for EPA emissions requirements.

• Perkins standard fuel oil, lubricating oil and combustion air filters. Fuel/water separator. Flexible fuel connections

• Mecc Alte alternator marine rated to ISO standard, 4 pole, brushless, self ventilated with IP 22 protection, single bearing construction. The generator is self regulating and self excited and is complete with terminal box and automatic voltage regulator, fully suitable for use in engine room environments of 45°C

• The engine and alternator are close coupled together and mounted on a combined welded steel base plate.

• Marine failsafe anti-vibration mountings are installed as standard to isolate the generating set base plate from the ships seating.

• Paint – These generating sets are finished in Perkins blue and black as standard but can be finished in colour of choice.

• Each generating set is “full load” tested in accordance with our quality document QA001. On turbocharged engines load acceptance is limited in accordance with ISO 3046.

Bespoke Acoustic Enclosures

Available for Heat Exchanger, Keel or Radiator Cooled Generating Sets.

Bespoke enclosures are manufactured from ‘Zintec’ steel and finished in off white ‘powder coated’ paint to complement the generating set colour. The panel frame is bolted together for rigidity and strength. It is lined with high quality 38mm flame retardant acoustic foam material (including a 4mm polymeric barrier), held in place with high temperature silicon adhesive. Complete with full tray base frame, drain plug and lifting lugs.

Quick release “service” panels facilitate easy, simple and unobstructed access to the engine, AC alternator and ancillaries. Acoustic attenuating ducts provide air flow in and out of enclosure forced by an electric ventilation fan which is powered direct from the AC alternator terminals. Blank gland plates are provided for electrical connections.

Cooling Options

Heat Exchanger – Complete with integral heat exchanger, fresh & sea water pumps and wet exhaust outlet.

Keel Cooling – Complete with fresh water pump ready for use with the vessels keel cooler and dry exhaust outlet.

Radiator Cooling – Self-contained and mounted on the generating set with engine driven fan* and dry exhaust outlet.

4-POLE, 3 PHASE

*Note: Radiator cooled engines. The generator outputs are reduced by nearly 5% due to the power required from the engine to drive the radiator fan.

Model designation is for heat exchanger engines. The suffix changes for keel or radiator cooled engines.

4-POLE, 1 PHASE

*Note: Radiator cooled engines. The generator outputs are reduced by nearly 5% due to the power required from the engine to drive the radiator fan.

Model designation is for heat exchanger engines. The suffix changes for keel or radiator cooled engines.

Classification

These generating sets are manufactured to our full marine specification, however the engines are not ‘classifiable’. If you require full ‘classification’ please use refer to our Perkins Marine range.

Certification Options

IMO & EIAPP Certification

For IMO and EIAPP compliance please refer to 50Hz or 60Hz specification data tabs.

Classification Society Surveys

Class survey is NOT available with these engines but witness test can be offered on the understanding that these engines are NOT classifiable.

4-POLE, 3 PHASE

4-POLE, 1 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.
n/r = not required.

50Hz Specification Data

4-POLE, 3 PHASE

4-POLE, 1 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.
n/r = not required.

IMO is the platform for the regulations, IMO Certification is the EIAPP Certificate.

60Hz Specification Data

4-POLE, 3 PHASE

4-POLE, 1 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.
n/r = not required.

IMO is the platform for the regulations, IMO Certification is the EIAPP Certificate.

Alarm Sensors & Switches

Engine sensors to meet UMS, EO, AUT-MS requirements including lube oil temperature, coolant level and ‘type’ approved protection switches for lubrication oil pressure and coolant temperature.

NB: Requires additional ‘Automatic Local Control Panel’ – please refer to ‘Control Panel Options’ tab.

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Lube Oil Temperature Gauge

Should the control module specified not display the engine lubrication oil temperature as standard, an optional independent gauge is available.

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Adjustable Lube Oil Pressure Protection

The classifiable lube oil pressure switches have adjustable set points. This can be particularly helpful during class inspections.

NB: Set points must not be altered without authority from Beta Marine Ltd.

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Lube Oil Pressure Gauge

Should the control module specified not display the engine lubrication oil pressure as standard, an optional independent gauge is available.

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Low Jacket Coolant Level Alarm

Two types are offered, a preset level sensor or most frequently supplied as a float switch with integral visual level indicator.

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High Jacket Coolant Temperature Protection

Beta Marine consider this a mandatory feature although classification does not always require it. For all generating sets (except emergency sets) it must also provide auto shutdown on fault either first or independent second stage whichever is required buy classification rules.

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Double Skinned (Sheathed) Fuel Injector Pipes & Alarm

Double walled (sheathed) fuel injection pipes, in the event of an engine fuel injection inner pipe failure, fuel is leaked into the outer pipe which then feeds back to a float chamber which activates an engine alarm, required for class unless the engine has unit injectors as standard.

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Duplex Change Over Type Fuel Filters

Required for most classification societies. This filter replaces or is additional to the standard engine fuel filter.

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Duplex Change Over Type Engine Oil Filters

Required for most classification societies. This filter replaces or is additional to the standard engine oil filter.

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Approximate Dimensions (mm) & Weights (kg)

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4-POLE, 3 PHASE

4-POLE, 1 PHASE

Alternator Options

Standard AC Alternator

Mecc Alte Single Bearing Alternator

Mecc Alte Double Bearing Alternator & Flexible Coupling

4-POLE, 3 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

4-POLE, 1 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

Anti-condensation Heater

Anti-condensation heater for AC alternator – 1 Phase AC fused supplier required.

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AC Alternator Options

Optional Leroy-Somer Single Bearing Alternator

Optional Leroy-Somer Double Bearing Alternator & Flexible Coupling

Optional Newage Stamford Single Bearing Alternator

Optional Newage Stamford Double Bearing Alternator & Flexible Coupling

Control Panel Options

Basic Local Control Panel

Generating set mounted and houses the engine control module which can display a tachometer, engine oil pressure, engine oil temperature, engine coolant temperature and provides engine start/stop, selectable for local/off/remote control, emergency stop, audible buzzer and lamp test. The type approved module provides all necessary alarms and shutdowns.

4-POLE, 3 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

4-POLE, 1 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

NB: Not suitable for parallel operation and are not classifiable.

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Automatic Local Control Panel

Generating set mounted and houses the engine control module which can display a tachometer, engine oil pressure, engine oil temperature, engine coolant temperature and provides engine start/stop, selectable for local/off/remote control, emergency stop, audible buzzer and lamp test.

The module provides all necessary alarms and shutdowns and additional monitoring of engine more parameters if required. The fully classifiable and type approved panel includes normally optional required alarm sensors and switches.

4-POLE, 3 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

4-POLE, 1 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

NB: Not suitable for parallel operation and are not classifiable.

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Basic & Automatic Local Control Panel

Both the basic and automatic local control panels, are available for mounting on an acoustic enclosure or can be supplied loose with a 3m loom.

NB: Additional bespoke loom lengths are available.

4-POLE, 3 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

4-POLE, 1 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

NB: Not suitable for parallel operation and are not classifiable.

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Automatic Control Panel With Generating Set Controller

For remote control and parallel operation with inputs for speed adjustment and for AC voltage and amps. Sensing for volts and amps is via fuses and current transformer’s installed in the AC alternator terminal box. Based on marine approved ComAp InteliGen management system, programming, set up and testing is included.

4-POLE, 3 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

4-POLE, 1 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

NB: Suitable for parallel operation and are classifiable.

NB: The AC output switching/switchboard panels are not included. Other makes and options can be offered on application.

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Control Module Options

Beta Marine only offer the following standard and optional control modules for Baudouin generating sets. Click on any of the thumbnail images to view a larger more detailed image of the control module. Find out more module information…

EPM72 Key Switch Start & Stop Protection Module

ComAp InteliDrive DCU Marine Engine Control Module

ComAp InteliGen^NT Marine Generator Control Module

ComAp InteliVision 17Touch Marine Display Unit

4-POLE, 3 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

4-POLE, 1 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

Output Options

The following illustration below depicts two main generating sets and one stand by generating set which can be arranged in multiple configurations to suit the vessels application requirements.

Auto Stand By

In this application each generating set is sized to carry the full electrical load of the vessel. Each generating is arranged for automatic stand by to each other with their outputs controlled through a change over contactor. Failure of the selected running generator set would automatically initiate the starting of the second generating set which when running, would take over the electrical load.

The electrical load black out would be milliseconds should the change over be controlled by a pre-alarm on the running generating set or initiated by the operator.

In this application the use of a stand by emergency / essential services set may be obviated. However, if the machinery has to built to classification, the relevant classification society rules will dictate the final requirement that will need to be met.

4-POLE, 3 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

4-POLE, 1 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

Auto Stand By With Parallel Operation

In this application the arrangement is the same as Auto Stand By (above) but the change over contactor is replaced by independent contactors or motorised circuit breakers. In the event of sudden failure of the running generator set the operation procedure would also be the same as Auto Stand By. However, under controlled shutdown of the running generator the second generating set could be run up either manually or automatically and paralleled with the with the outgoing generating set enabling a smooth take over of the load before the outgoing set is shut down.

4-POLE, 3 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

4-POLE, 1 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

Full Parallel Operation

In this application both generating sets power the load either continuously or dependent upon demand, the arrangement can be manually or automatically operated. It is common for the vessels switchboard to incorporate a load shedding arrangement so that in the event of a failure of one of the main generating sets that all essential services loads would be maintained by the other generating set.

In this arrangement the installation of an emergency / essential services generating is set is recommended.

4-POLE, 3 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

4-POLE, 1 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

Bespoke Arrangements

The above options can be modified and adjusted for bespoke vessel operational needs. There may be more or less generating sets (than depicted above) to suit these needs with bespoke control, appropriate for the final arrangement.

Many requirements are dictated by any relevant classification society class rules which are set to ensure the safety of both the crew and the vessel. These rules will embody SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea) as issued by the IMO (International Maritime Organisation).

Air Motor Start

In lieu of standard electric start including, start valve and flexible air inlet hose (approved type). The starter accepts air at 10 Bar maximum and includes an air pressure reducing valve from vessels line pressure.

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Hydraulic Start System

In lieu of standard electric start or as an additional second means of start. Supplied complete with hydraulic pack including oil reservoir, pressure accumulator, hand pump, high pressure filter and foot operated start valve. Includes a pair of 2m of interconnection hoses.

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Spring Start

In lieu of standard electric start and additional second means of start. 2 handle turns to engage, 15 handle to fully charge, maximum winding handle torque 81 Nm (60ft/lb). Marine environment zinc plated body and housing.

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Jacket Water Heater

1 phase AC fused supply required.

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12 Volt Electric Start Options

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24 Volt Electric Start Options

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Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

With external power socket and IP56 protection.

Illustrated is a generating set base frame mounted MCCB pre-wired to the AC alternator terminal box. Available ratings will be dictated by the generating set AC alternator output.

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Flexible Fuel Connections

Flexible fuel connections, flame retardant, class approved.

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Diesel Fuel Water Separator

Diesel fuel filter water separator complete with brass compression fittings and keyed removable water drain plug.

Supplied loose and should be fitted in all installations.

Recommended to be drained monthly.

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BSP – Dry Exhaust Silencers

Dry Type BSP Tails

Spark Arrester Dry Type BSP Tails

4-POLE, 3 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

4-POLE, 1 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

Std Opt. = Normal exhaust diameter.
Opt. = Exhaust diameter if engine back pressure exceeds limit.
n/a = not applicable/available.

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Flanged – Dry Exhaust Silencers

Includes joints and mating flanges excludes fixings.

Dry Type Flanged Tails

Spark Arrester Type Flanged Tails

4-POLE, 3 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

4-POLE, 1 PHASE

n/a = not applicable/available.

Std Opt. = Normal exhaust diameter.
Opt. = Exhaust diameter if engine back pressure exceeds limit.
n/a = not applicable/available.

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Distribution Network

When ordering a generating set we always recommend that you talk to your local Beta Marine Dealer / Distributor about what you are looking for, so that you can agree a specification of the engine and accessories you require and they will then quote you. If you don’t have a local dealer then you or your installation engineer can contact the Beta Marine Help Desk.

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