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3516E Generator Set

At a glance data:

Standby Rating:
3500/3250/3000 kVA
Prime Power Rating:
3175/2950/2725 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx
Voltage:
380 to 11000 volts
3516E 3250 & 3500 kVA

Overview

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Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating:
3500/3250/3000 kVA
Prime Power Rating:
3175/2950/2725 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx
Voltage:
380 to 11000 volts
Frequency:
50 Hz
Speed:
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle:
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating:
3500 kVA
Minimum Rating:
2725 kVA

Engine Specifications

Engine Model:
3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore:
6.69in
Stroke:
8.46in
Displacement:
4765in³
Compression Ratio:
14.0:1
Aspiration:
ATAAC
Fuel System:
Electronic Unit Injection
Governor Type:
Adem™ A5

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum:
302.6in
Length - Maximum:
306.5in
Width - Maximum:
102.8in
Height - Maximum:
131.6in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum):
44930lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum):
45651lb

Standard Equipment

air inlet system

  • Air cleaner; single element canister type

control system

  • Generator set packages include:
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • KVAR / PF modes
  • IVR includes reactive droop capability
  • Cat ECS 100
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • RFI suppression
  • 3 Phase voltage sensing
  • Caterpillar's voltage regulator
  • Min / max exciter
  • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
  • Controls:
  • Speed adjust
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Engine cool
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • PLC functionality
  • Customizable screens
  • Lamp test
  • Load histogram feature
  • Generator phase sequence
  • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • RPM
  • High coolant temperature
  • Accessory module data link
  • Low coolant level
  • Number of I/O varies on options selected
  • Digital indication for:
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • Overcurrent (50/51)
  • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
  • 3 Analog inputs
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • Low coolant temperature
  • +/- 2% accuracy
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Cat connect
  • Over/under voltage (27/59)
  • 1 Programmable digital outputs
  • 0 True RMS AC metering
  • 3 Phase
  • Communications:
  • Overspeed
  • DC volts
  • Operating hours
  • Coolant temperature
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • Low oil pressure
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • kW-hr (total)
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for: Low oil pressure - High coolant temperature - Overspeed - Emergency stop - Failure to start (overcrank) - Low coolant temperature - Low coolant level -

cooling system

  • ATAAC - 3516E package radiators shipped installed
  • Certified standard PGS provided

exhaust system

  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Flanged faced outlet(s)

fuel system

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

general

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

generator and attachments

  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Low voltage: Random wound - Internal excitation (IE) - Winding temperature detectors - NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby) - Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry - NEMA standard hole pattern
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • High voltage:
  • Medium voltage:
  • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • 6 Lead
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Form wound
  • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry

governing system

  • ADEM A5

literature

  • Parts book
  • Operation & Maintenance Manual

lubrication system

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

mounting system

  • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
  • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose

starting system

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

Optional Equipment

control system

  • EMCP 4.4

air inlet system

  • Single element filter
  • Dual element air cleaner

cooling system

  • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
  • Water level switch gauges
  • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
  • Coolant
  • Optional installed radiators
  • Standard ambient radiators

crankcase system

  • Ventilation system
  • Explosion relief valves
  • No explosion relief valves

exhaust system

  • Y Adapters

fuel system

  • Primary fuel filter
  • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric

general

  • US aid emblem
  • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)

generators and attachments

  • Thermostat for space heater
  • Alternator air cleaner
  • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
  • Generator conversion
  • Space heater
  • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
  • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame

instrumentation

  • Pyrometer and thermocouples

lubrication system

  • Lube oil in standard sump
  • Prelube pumps
  • Oil level regulator

mounting system

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

power connections

  • Neutral ground connections
  • Center post busbars
  • Right side power connections

special tests / reports

  • Generator set fuel consumption test
  • Torsional vibration analysis reports
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • IBC Certification
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • Canadian Standards Association certification
  • Standard engine test charge
  • Generator test report
  • Fuel consumption test
  • OSHPD Certification

starting and charging

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

extended service coverage

  • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage