3516C Generator Set
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At a glance data:
Standby Rating:
2500/2250/2000 ekW
Prime Power Rating:
2250/2045/1825 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2
Voltage:
380 to 13800 Volts
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Electric Power Ratings Guide
3516C, 60 Hz, 1650-2000 ekW, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
3516C 60Hz, 2045-2250 ekW, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
3516C 60 Hz, 2050-2500 ekW, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
3516C, 60 Hz, Prime-DCP 1825 ekW, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
3516C 60Hz, Prime-DCP 2045 ekW, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
3516C 60 Hz, Prime-DCP 2250 ekW, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
Overview
Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating:
2500/2250/2000 ekW
Prime Power Rating:
2250/2045/1825 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2
Voltage:
380 to 13800 Volts
Frequency:
60 Hz
Speed:
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle:
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating:
2500 ekW
Minimum Rating:
1650 ekW
Engine Specifications
Engine Model:
3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore:
6.69in
Stroke:
7.48in
Stroke - HD:
8.46in
Displacement:
4764.73in
Compression Ratio:
14.7:1
Aspiration:
TA
Fuel System:
Electronic unit injection
Governor Type:
Adem™3
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum:
284.6in
Length - Maximum:
295.1in
Width - Minimum:
93.7in
Width - Maximum:
101.2in
Height - Minimum:
116.5in
Height - Maximum:
118.5in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum):
35880lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum):
38780lb
Standard Equipment
air inlet system
- Air cleaner; single element canister type
cooling
- Package mounted radiator
exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
control panels
- Communications:
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- 1 Programmable digital outputs
- Auto/start/stop control -
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Engine cool-down timer
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Controls:
- Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator (IVR). IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
- Alarm acknowledge
- Cat connect
- Engine cycle crank
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Overcurrent (50 / 51)
- Accessory module data link
- Cat ECS 100
- 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Speed adjust
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Number of I/O varies on options selected
- 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
- Environmental sealed front face
- Load histogram feature
- Lamp test
- PLC functionality
- Customizable screens -0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- Digital indication for:
- Operating hours
- RPM
- DC volts
- Frequency (Hz)
- Coolant temperature
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Amps (per phase & average)
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- kW-hr (total)
- kVAr-hr (total)
- High coolant temperature
- Overspeed
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
- Emergency stop
- Low oil pressure
- Low coolant level
- Low coolant temperature
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- Generator phase sequence
- Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
fuel
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
generator
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- IP23 Protection
power termination
- Busbar
control panel
- Cat ECS Genset controller
cooling system
- Certified standard PGS provided
exhaust system
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
- Dry exhaust manifold
fuel system
- Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
general
- Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
- Right hand servicing
- Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
- SAE standard rotation
generator and attachments
- Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
- Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
- Low voltage:
- NEMA standard hole pattern
- Medium voltage:
- Anti-condensation space heater
- 6 Lead
- Random wound
- Form wound
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
- Internal excitation (IE)
- 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
- High voltage:
- Winding temperature detectors
- Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
governing system
- ADEM A3
literature
- Parts book
lubrication system
- Lubricating oil
- Fumes disposal
- Integral lube oil cool
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Gear type lube oil pump
mounting system
- Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
- Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
starting system
- Battery disconnect switch
- 45 Amp Charging alternator
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
Optional Equipment
control system
- EMCP 4.4
exhaust
- Exhaust mufflers
air inlet system
- Single element filter
- Dual element air cleaner
generator
- Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
- Oversize and premium generators
- Anti-condensation heater
cooling system
- Coolant
- Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
- Optional installed radiators
- Optional installed ATAAC radiators
- Standard ambient radiators
- Water level switch gauges
power termination
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
crankcase system
- Explosion relief valves
- Ventilation system
- No explosion relief valves
control panels
- Load share module
- Digital I/O module
- Generator temperature monitoring & protection
- Remote monitoring software
mounting
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts
- IBC isolators
exhaust system
- Y Adapters
- Flexible fittings
- Exhaust offset
- Tier 4 clean emissions module
- Elbows
- Flange and exhaust expanders
- Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
- Tier 4 dosing cabinet
- Flanges
- Mufflers
- Clean emission parts
starting/charging
- Oversize batteries
- Battery chargers
- Charging alternator
- Air starting motor with control and silencer
- Heavy duty starting system
fuel system
- Primary fuel filter
general
- The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
- UL 2200 package
- CSA Certification
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
- Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
- US aid emblem
- Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
generators and attachments
- High voltage: 12470, 13200, 13800 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm,FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
- High voltage: 6300, 6600, 6900 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
- Thermostat for space heater
- Low / Medium voltage: 380, 440, 480, 600 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
- Low / Medium voltage: 380, 416, 440, 480, 600, 2400, 4160 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600, 1800 Frame
- Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
- Generator conversion
- Space heater kit
- Alternator air cleaner
instrumentation
- Pyrometer and thermocouples
lubrication system
- Oil level regulator
- Lube oil in standard sump
- Prelube pumps
mounting system
- Puck style low efficiency isolators
- Spring type vibration isolators
- IBC vibration isolators
power connections
- Ground cables between generator and terminal box
- Neutral ground connections
- Left side power connections
- Center post busbars
- Right side power connections
- 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
- Rear power connections
- Low voltage Circuit breakers
special tests / reports
- IBC Certification
- Fuel consumption test
- Generator test report
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- Torsional vibration analysis reports
- OSHPD Certification
- Generator set fuel consumption test
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
- Standard engine test charge
- Canadian Standards Association certification
starting and charging
- Air pressure regulator
- Starter cover
- Air starting motors
- 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
- Electric starting motors
- Jacket water heaters
- 24 Volt battery set - Dry
- Engine barring device
extended service coverage
- Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage
Cat Switchgear
Standby Rating:
2500/2250/2000 ekW
Prime Power Rating:
2250/2045/1825 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2
Voltage:
380 to 13800 Volts
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