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3516E Low Voltage Generator Set

At a glance data:

Standby Rating:
3000 ekW
Prime Power Rating:
2725 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Tier 2
Voltage:
416 to 13,800 Volts
3516E 3000 ekW

Overview

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Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating:
3000 ekW
Prime Power Rating:
2725 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Tier 2
Voltage:
416 to 13,800 Volts
Frequency:
60 Hz
Speed:
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle:
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating:
3000 ekW
Minimum Rating:
2725 ekW

Engine Specifications

Engine Model:
3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore:
6.69in
Stroke:
8.47in
Displacement:
4765in³
Compression Ratio:
13.9:1 / 14.3:1
Aspiration:
ATAAC
Fuel System:
MEUI
Governor Type:
Adem™ A5

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum:
304in
Width - Maximum:
113in
Height - Maximum:
143in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum):
44930lb

Standard Equipment

air inlet system

  • Single element canister type with service indicator
  • Air cleaner

cooling

  • Package mounted radiator

exhaust

  • Exhaust flange outlet

fuel

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

generator

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

power termination

  • Busbar

starting/charging

  • Heavy duty starting system
  • Charging alternator

control panel

  • Over/under voltage (27/59)
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Speed adjust
  • Accessory module data link
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Panel lights
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • Communications:
  • High coolant temperature
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
  • Overcurrent (50/51)
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Cat ECS controller includes:
  • DC volts
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • 6 Programmable digital inputs
  • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • kW-hr (total)
  • Cat ECS 100
  • Lamp test
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • Coolant temperature
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Low coolant level
  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Operating hours
  • Low coolant temperature
  • 2 Programmable digital outputs
  • Low oil pressure
  • Controls:
  • Digital indication for:
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Overspeed
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:

cooling system

  • Fan and belt guards
  • JWAC
  • Radiator fan and fan drive
  • Coolant level sensors
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Coolant drain line with valve

exhaust system

  • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Dry exhaust manifold

fuel system

  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose

generators and attachments

  • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Form wound
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • 6 Lead
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Right side extension terminal box, busbar connections, top mounted, bottom cable entry

governing system

  • ADEM III

literature

  • Parts book

lube system

  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Integral lube Oil cooler
  • Fumes disposal
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Lubricating oil

mounting system

  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting

starting / charging system

  • 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • Battery and battery rack w/cables
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor

general

  • Right hand servicing
  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00

Optional Equipment

air inlet system

  • Air inlet protection
  • Remote air inlet adapters
  • Heavy duty air cleaners
  • Dual element air cleaners

circuit breakers

  • 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
  • Circuit breaker harnesses
  • Masterpact breaker connections
  • P Frame breaker connections
  • 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
  • Busbar connections
  • R Frame breaker connections
  • Cable entry options
  • 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers
  • Optional busbar power connections

power termination

  • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant

control panel

  • Voltage raise/lower switch
  • PC monitoring (Remote and local)
  • Generator temperature monitoring
  • Remote speed adjust
  • Annunciator modules
  • EMCP 4.4
  • Vandal proof panel door
  • Auxiliary box
  • Customer interface options
  • Ground
  • Language options
  • Load share module options
  • Mounting group - External box clips

cooling system

  • Optional Serpentine radiators
  • Optional ATAAC radiators
  • Water level switch gauges
  • Expansion tanks

exhaust system

  • Flexible fittings
  • Y Adapters
  • Elbows
  • Mufflers
  • Flanges
  • Flanges and exhaust fittings

fuel system

  • Duplex fuel filters
  • Primary fuel filters

generators and attachments

  • Differential current transformers - 8.7 and 15 kV class
  • Alternator air cleaners

instrumentation

  • Pyrometer and thermocouples

lube system

  • Manual prelube pump
  • Electric prelube pumps
  • Oil level regulator
  • Lube oil in standard sump

mounting system

  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • IBC Seismic vibration isolators NORAD
  • Puck style low efficiency lsolators

power connections

  • Neutral ground connections
  • 2700 & 3000 Frame
  • Grounding groups

special tests / reports

  • Fuel consumption test
  • Torsional vibration analysis
  • Standard engine test charge
  • IBC Certifications
  • Generator set consumption test
  • Generator set test report
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor

starting / charging system

  • Engine barring group
  • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
  • Starter cover
  • Jacket water heaters
  • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
  • Electric starting motors
  • Air starting motors
  • Air pressure regulator

general

  • US aid emblem
  • Special paint colors
Cat Switchgear

Cat Switchgear

Standby Rating:
3000 ekW
Prime Power Rating:
2725 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Tier 2
Voltage:
416 to 13,800 Volts