xWeather-protective and sound-attenuated enclosures are offered in 3 levels of protection: standard, Level I, and QuietSite[R] Level II. Along with all-steel construction and stainless steel hardware, products feature lockable access doors, protected exhaust system, and side-mounted generator controls. Enclosures for 600-1,000 kW product range also feature exterior emergency stop. Depending on model, sound attenuation ratings are 85-89, 78-85, and 70-78 dB(A).
MINNEAPOLIS - Cummins Power Generation has expanded its line of factory-installed weather-protective and sound-attenuated enclosures to include generator sets from 230 kW to 1000 kW in size. The enclosures offer three optional levels of protection and are designed to speed up installations and reduce costs.
"This expanded line of Cummins-made enclosures provides optimum weather protection and sound attenuation in a pre-integrated and pre-assembled package," says Angel Colon-Perez, Commercial Product Manager, Cummins Power Generation. "In addition to offering many of the features of custom-designed enclosures, these enclosures have the added benefits of lower cost, perfect fit and prompt delivery with the generator set."
Standard features for this expanded line of weather-protective and sound-attenuated enclosures include all-steel construction, stainless steel hardware, lockable access doors, protected exhaust system, and side-mounted generator controls. Enclosures for the 600 - 1000 kW product range also feature an exterior emergency stop. In addition, the enclosures provide flex connections on the exhaust pipes, and oil and coolant drains that are piped to the exterior but have interior valves.
The standard weather-protective enclosure has a sound attenuation rating of 85-89 dB(A). The optional Level I sound-attenuated enclosure has a rating of 78-85 dB(A); and the optional QuietSite[R] Level II sound-attenuated enclosure has a rating of 70-78 dB(A). Other optional features include motorized louvers, a pre-wired AC distribution panel, a cold weather package, and a UL142, NFPA compliant sub-base fuel tank with up to 72 operating hours. Also available as options are non-corrosive aluminum enclosure materials and models to withstand wind loading levels up to 150 mph.
Cummins Power Generation, a subsidiary of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), is a major leader in increasing the availability and reliability of electric power around the world. With over 80 years' experience, our global distributor network delivers innovative solutions for any power need - commercial, industrial, recreational, emergency and residential. Products include alternators, generator-drive engines, and temporary or permanent pre-integrated power systems, combining generator sets and power control and transfer technologies. Services range from system design, project management, financing, and operation and maintenance contracts to development of turnkey power plants.