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3516B Generator Set

At a glance data:

Standby Rating:
2250 ekW
Prime Power Rating:
1825 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage:
380 to 13800 Volts

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:
2250 ekW
Prime Power Rating:
1825 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage:
380 to 13800 Volts
Frequency:
60 Hz
Speed:
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle:
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating:
2250 ekW
Minimum Rating:
1640 ekW

Engine Specifications

Engine Model:
3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore:
6.69in
Stroke:
7.48in
Displacement:
4210.64in³
Compression Ratio:
14.0:1 Std 15.5:1 HD
Aspiration:
TA
Fuel System:
Electronic unit injection
Governor Type:
Adem™3

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum:
251.4in
Width - Maximum:
90in
Height - Maximum:
98.2in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum):
31270lb

Standard Equipment

air inlet system

  • Air cleaner; single element canister type

cooling

  • Package mounted radiator

exhaust

  • Exhaust flange outlet

fuel

  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Fuel priming pump

generator

  • IP23 Protection
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines

power termination

  • Busbar

control panel

  • Cat ECS Genset controller

general

  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black

control panels

  • Speed adjust
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Cat ECS 100
  • Generator mounted - Rear facing
  • Controls:
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Lamp test
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Customizable screens
  • PLC functionality
  • Load histogram feature
  • 0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Operating hours
  • Digital indication for:
  • DC volts
  • RPM
  • Coolant temperature
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • High coolant temperature
  • Low oil pressure
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for01/10/2018:
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • Emergency stop
  • Overspeed
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • Low coolant temperature
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Low coolant level
  • 1 Programmable digital outputs
  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
  • Medium voltage: Form wound - Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) - Winding temperature detectors - NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby) - Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry - NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Fumes disposal
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • Over/under voltage (27/59)
  • 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)
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
  • IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter
  • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • Medium voltage:
  • Communications:
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Accessory module data link
  • ADEM A3
  • Form wound
  • ATAAC - 3516E package radiators shipped installed
  • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
  • High voltage:
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
  • Controls: Speed adjust - Auto/start/stop control - Engine cool-down timer - Engine cycle crank - Alarm acknowledge - Lamp test - Load histogram feature - PLC functionality - Customizable screens -0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • 3 Analog inputs
  • Random wound
  • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
  • Cat connect
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
  • English
  • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Integral lube oil cool
  • Certified standard PGS provided
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • Form wound - Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Right hand servicing
  • Overcurrent (50/51)
  • 6 Lead
  • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Low voltage:
  • Number of I/O varies on options selected
  • Battery and battery rack w/cables
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • NEMA standard hole pattern

Optional Equipment

control system

  • EMCP 4.4

air inlet system

  • Single element filter
  • Dual element air cleaner

exhaust

  • Exhaust mufflers

generator

  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • Anti-condensation heater
  • Oversize and premium generators

cooling system

  • Water level switch gauges
  • Standard ambient radiators
  • Coolant
  • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
  • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
  • Air inlet protection including air shut off magnetic switch
  • Optional installed radiator

power termination

  • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • Circuit breakers, UL listed

control panels

  • Generator temperature monitoring & protection
  • Remote monitoring software
  • Load share module
  • Digital I/O module

exhaust system

  • Exhaust Offset
  • Flanges
  • Elbows
  • Y Adapters
  • Flange and exhaust expanders
  • Clean emission parets
  • Mufflers
  • Flexible fittings

fuel system

  • Primary fuel filter

general

  • Special paint
  • US aid emblem
  • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
  • EEC Declaration of Conformity
  • Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
  • Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
  • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
  • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
  • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
  • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
  • UL 2200 package

mounting

  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • IBC isolators

generators and attachments

  • Generator conversions - IE and PM
  • 380, 440, 480, 600 Volts, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, RW, PM, No. of leads: 6, Picth: 0.6667 - 1600 Frame
  • 380, 440, 480, 600 Volts, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, RW, IE, No. of leads: 6, Picth: 0.6667 - 1600 Frame
  • 380, 416, 440, 480, 600, 2400, 4160 Volts, 3 phase, 1800 rpm, RW, PM, No. of leads: 6, Picth: 0.6667 - 1600 and 1800 Frames
  • Alternator air cleaner
  • Space heater

intrumentation

  • Pyrometer and thermocouples

lube system

  • Prelube pump groups
  • Oil lever regulator
  • Lube oil

starting/charging

  • Battery chargers
  • Air starting motor with control and silencer
  • Heavy duty starting system
  • Oversize batteries
  • Charging alternator

crankcase systems

  • Crankcase protection group: No explosion relief valves; Explosion relief valves
  • Crankcase ventilation system

mounting system

  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • IBC vibration isolators
  • Puck style low efficiency isolators

power connections

  • Neutral ground connections
  • Center post busbarss
  • Right, left side and rear power connections
  • Grounding groups

special tests / reports

  • Standard engine test charge
  • IBC Certification
  • Special package tests: PGS Test report @ 1.0 and 0.8 power factors
  • Generator set test report
  • CSA Certification
  • Torsional vibration analysis TVA report
  • Fuel consumption test

starting / charging sytem

  • Jacket water heaters
Cat Switchgear

Cat Switchgear

Standby Rating:
2250 ekW
Prime Power Rating:
1825 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage:
380 to 13800 Volts