3516E Generator Set
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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
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Electric Power Ratings Guide
3516E, 50 Hz, 2950 - 3500 kVA, Tier 2 Spec Sheet
3516E, 50Hz 2950 - 3500 kVA Low NOx Spec Sheet
3516E, 50Hz 2725 - 3000 kVA, Tier 2 (EPA ESE) with Low NOx Spec Sheet
3516E, 50 Hz, 2950/3175 kVA, Prime-DCP, Tier 2 Equivalent US. EPA Stationary Emergency Spec Sheet
3516E, 50 Hz, 2950/3175 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low NOx Spec Sheet
3516E, 50 Hz, 2725 kVA, Prime-DCP, Tier 2 (EPA ESE) with Low NOx Spec Sheet
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
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