2500 Series 2506D-E15TAG1 Diesel Engine – ElectropaK

490 kWm at 1800 rpm

The 2500 Series engine has been developed using the latest
engineering techniques and builds on the strengths of the already
very successful 2000 Series family and addresses today’s
uncompromising demands within the power generation industry.
Developed from a proven heavy-duty industrial base these
products offer superior performance and reliability.

The 2506D-E15TAG1 is a turbocharged and air-to-air charge-

cooled, 6 cylinder diesel engine. Its premium features provide
economic and durable standby duty, exceptional power-to-weight
ratio resulting in exceptional fuel consumption and low gaseous
emissions and advanced overall performance and reliability making
this the prime choice for today’s power generation industry.

Economic power
l Mechanically operated unit fuel injectors with advanced l Designed to provide excellent service access for ease of
electronic control, combined with carefully matched maintenance
turbocharging, give excellent fuel atomisation which leads to
exceptional low fuel consumption Product support
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Compact, clean and efficient power
l Exceptional power to weight ratio and compact size gives Certified against the requirements of Tier 3 legislation for non-
optimum power density for ease of installation and more road mobile machinery, powered by constant speed engines
cost effective transportation (EPA 40 CFR Part 89 Tier 3)

Typical Generator Engine Power

Engine Speed Type of Output (Net) Gross Net
rpm Operation
kVA kWe kWm bhp kWm bhp
1800 Prime Power 500 400 458 615 435 583
Standby Power 563 450 514 689 490 657

The above ratings represent the engine performance capabilities to conditions specified in ISO 8528/1, ISO 3046/1:1986, BS 5514/1. Derating may be required for conditions outside these;
consult Perkins Engines Company Limited.
Generator powers are typical and are based on an average alternator efficiency and a power factor (cos. θ) of 0.8. Fuel specification: BS 2869: Part 2 1998 Class A2 or ASTM D975 D2.
Lubricating oil: 15W40 to API CI4.
Rating Definitions
Prime Power: Power available at variable load with a load factor not exceeding 80% of the prime power rating. Overload of 10% is permitted for 1 hour in every 12 hours’ operation.
Standby Power: Power available in the event of a main power network failure up to a maximum of 500 hours per year of which up to 300 hours may be run continuously. Load factor may be up to
100% of standby power. No overload is permitted.

Photographs are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect final specification.
All information in this document is substantially correct at time of printing and may be altered subsequently.
Publication No. PN1849/07/14 Produced in England ©2014 Perkins Engines Company Limited
2500 Series 2506D-E15TAG1 Diesel Engine – ElectropaK
490 kWm at 1800 rpm

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

2657 mm 1120 mm

Standard ElectropaK specification

Air inlet
l Mounted air filter 1718 mm

Fuel system
l Mechanically actuated electronically controlled unit fuel
injectors with full authority electronic control
l Governing to ISO 8528-5 class G3 with isochronous
capability Fuel Consumption
l Replaceable ‘Ecoplus’ fuel filter elements with primary filter/ 1800 rpm
Engine Speed
water separator g/kWh l/hr
l Fuel cooler Standby 222 126
Prime Power 225 113
Lubrication system
l Wet sump with filler and dipstick 75% of Prime Power 245  93
l Full-flow replaceable ‘Ecoplus’ filter 50% of Prime Power 267  67
l Oil cooler integral with filter header

General data
Cooling system Number of cylinders.................................................................. 6
l Gear-driven circulating pump Cylinder arrangement............................................. Vertical in-line
l Mounted belt-driven fan
Cycle...............................................................................4 stroke
l Radiator supplied loose incorporating air-to-air charge cooler
Induction system........Turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled
l System designed for ambients up to 50ºC
Combustion system...............................................Direct injection
Cooling system........................................................Water-cooled
Electrical equipment
Bore and stroke................................ 137 x 171 mm (5.4 x 6.7 in)
l 24 volt starter motor and 24 volt 70 amp alternator with DC
Displacement...................................... 15.2 litres (927.5 cubic in)
output
Compression ratio................................................................ 16:1
l ECM mounted on engine with wiring looms and sensors
Direction of rotation................Anti-clockwise, viewed on flywheel
l 3 level engine protection system
Total lubrication system capacity................ 62 litres (16.4 US gal)
Flywheel and housing Total coolant capacity...................................... 58 litres (15.3 gal)
l High inertia flywheel to SAE J620 size 14 Dimensions – Length.................................... 2657 mm (104.6 in)
l SAE 1
⁄2 flywheel housing Width........................................... 1120 mm (44 in)
Height....................................... 1718 mm (67.6 in)
Mountings Dry weight (ElectropaK)................................... 1,633 kg (3600 lb)
l Front engine mounting bracket Final weight and dimensions will depend on completed specification

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