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Cat G3516H Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Solution

At a glance data:

Continuous Rating:
1982 ekW @ 1.0pf
Fuel Type:
Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency:
42.90%
Frequency:
60 Hz
CHP2000 Gas Enclosure Rear Left

Overview

G3516H Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Solution Gas Generator

Generator Set Specifications

Continuous Rating:
1982 ekW @ 1.0pf
Fuel Type:
Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency:
42.90%
Frequency:
60 Hz
RPM:
1500

Engine Specifications

Engine Model:
G3516H
Displacement:
4765in³
Aspiration:
TA
Bore:
6.7in
Stroke:
8.5in
Fuel System:
Electronic Fuel Control Valve
Governor Type:
ADEM™ A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length:
716in
Width:
155in
Height:
467in
Dry Weight - Genset:
40,384lb
Weight:
166,600lb

Engine Specifications

Compression Ratio:
11.1

Generator Set Specifications

Frequency:
60 Hz

Standard Equipment

engine

  • G3520H, V20, 4-stroke-cycle, gas engine. Operates on 31.5 to 47.2 MJ/NM3 dry pipeline natural gas. Turbocharged Separate Circuit Aftercooled.

control panel

  • On Package EMCP 4.3 Control Panel System Offers engine and generator monitoringand protection, voltage regulation with Cat IVRimproves transient response performance. Controls provide auto paralleling AGC-4 controller, load sharing, VFDcontrol, and primary generator protection for greaterversatility, package utilization and monitoring.

air inlet

  • Package Mounted Air Cleaner with service indicator

cooling

  • ANSI/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
  • Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and aftercooler
  • Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
  • Standard cooling provides 40⁰C (104⁰F) ambient capability with 500mg/Nm3 NOx at 100% Continuous rating before derate, @ 500m

containerized module

  • NSPS Factory Compilant, UL2200 Compilant and CSA / TSSA Sound attenuated 75 dB(A) @ 7 m (23 ft) Sound attenuated air intake louvers and lockable personnel doors with panic release LH and RH engine service doors integrated intocontainer side walls 3” ANSI flange customer fuel connection

generator controls and protection

  • Integrated crankcase ventilation system (CCV)and gas fuel train NFPA37 & CSAB149.3 with external fuel connections package utilization and monitoring.

modes of operation

  • Provides for single unit stand-alone operation,island mode paralleling and load sharing withother power modules, and single unit-to-utilitymode paralleling for base load control

lube oil make-up system

  • Integrated enclousre holding tanks: Oil makeup tank (50 gallon), Waste oil tank (300 gal / 2 oil changes), Fresh oil tank (500 gal / 2 oil changes + makeup) and oil level regulator. Low level annunciation

exhaust

  • Externally mounted exhaust system (muffler and heat exchanger)
  • Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
  • Individual exhaust port and turbocharger outlet wired to Integrated Tmeperature Sensing Module (ITSM) with GECM providing alarms and shutdowns
  • Center section cooled turbocharger with Cat flanged outlet

general

  • Fire detection system

circuit breaker

  • LSI Long-Time, Short-Time, Instantaneous Annunciator
  • 5000A 3-Pole IEC Rated Circuit Breakers
  • Rear-mounted

fuel system

  • Electronic fuel metering valve
  • Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM

fuel system

  • Fuel system is sized for 31.5 to 47.2 MJ/NM3 dry pipeline natural gas with pressure of 10.2 to 34.5KPa to the engine fuel control valve

ignition system

  • Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM A4)
  • Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)

generator

  • Double bearing SR5 1866 frame, brushless, form wound, 12-lead design, permanent magnet excited, three-phase, with Cat IVR, Class H insulation operating at Class F temperature. Stator and Bearing temperature monitoring and anti-condensation space heaters.
  • SR4B
  • Caterpillar's Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) with 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
  • Paint- Caterpillar Yellow except rails gloss black
  • Busbar connections
  • Crankshaft Vibration Damper and Guard
  • Parts book
  • Reactive droop
  • SR5
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • RH Service
  • Operation and maintenance manuals
  • Winding temperature detectors

govrerning system

  • ADEM A4 4-20mA (0-5VV) Speed Input

Optional Equipment

air inlet

  • Mounting Brackets and Piping
  • Air cleaner with precleaner

circuit breaker

  • Frame Mounting
  • MP- Frame 6 Pole Bottom Cable Entry
  • No UV trip or package mounted CB Wiring
  • 4000/5000A Neutral Current Transformer Automatic Selection

control panel

  • Local alarm module
  • Engine failure relay
  • Remote PC Monitorring
  • Remote Communications Module (PL1000T, PL1000E)
  • Synchronizing module
  • Local PC Monitorring
  • Remote annuciator
  • 16 Point/32 Light Annunciator, Shipped Loose
  • Discrete I/O Module, 12 Digital Inputs, 8 'Form C' Relay
  • Cat Connect: Ehternet, Satellite, Cell Telematics

cooling

  • Coolant level drain line with valves, fan with guard
  • Inlet/Outlet connections

exhaust

  • Elbow
  • Muffler and spark-arresting muffler with companion flanges
  • Exhaust Expander
  • Flexible Fitting
  • Flange
  • Oxidation catalyst

fuel system

  • Gas pressure regulator
  • Gas shutoff valve 24V, ETR (Energized-To-Run)
  • Gas Knockdown Regulator
  • Fuel filter

generator

  • Manual voltage control
  • Generator air filter
  • Cable access box
  • Medium and high voltage generators and attachment
  • European bus bar
  • Low voltage extension box
  • Bearing temperature detectors

starting/charging

  • Jacket water heater
  • Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)
  • 24V starting motors
  • 60A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)

general

  • Tool set
  • Digital diagnostic tool
  • US AID Emblem
  • Special paint order
  • Cold-weather bundle including enclosure heaters and ventilation recirculation
  • Fire suppression system
  • Interior DC lighting system with automatic shutoff timer