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3516 Diesel Generator Set

At a glance data:

Standby Rating:
2000 kVA
Prime Power Rating:
1825 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage:
380 to 11000 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:
2000 kVA
Prime Power Rating:
1825 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage:
380 to 11000 Volts
Frequency:
50 Hz
Speed:
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle:
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating:
2000 kVA
Minimum Rating:
1600 kVA

Engine Specifications

Engine Model:
3516 TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore:
6.69in
Stroke:
7.48in
Displacement:
4210.64in³
Compression Ratio:
13.0:1
Aspiration:
TA
Fuel System:
Mechanical unit injection
Governor Type:
Woodward

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum:
232.9in
Width - Maximum:
90in
Height - Maximum:
93.2in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum):
33900lb

Standard Equipment

air inlet system

  • Air cleaner; single element canister type

air inlet

  • Air cleaner

cooling

  • Package mounted radiator

exhaust

  • Exhaust flange outlet

fuel

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

generator

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

power termination

  • Busbar

control panel

  • EMCP 4 Genset controller

control panels

  • Over/under voltage (27/59)
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Communications:
  • Overcurrent (50/51)
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • Emergency stop
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Operating hours
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Low oil pressure
  • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
  • 1 Programmable digital outputs
  • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Number of I/O varies on options selected
  • RPM - DC volts
  • Low coolant level
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • 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
  • kW-hr (total)
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • Accessory module data link
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • High coolant temperature
  • Overspeed
  • 3 Analog inputs
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for
  • Coolant temperature
  • IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min /max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • Cat connect
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV
  • DC volts
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Digital indication for:
  • Low coolant temperature
  • EMCP 4.2B

cooling system

  • Certified standard PGS provided

exhaust system

  • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Dry exhaust manifold

fuel system

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

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

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

governing system

  • ADEM A3

literature

  • Parts book

lubrication system

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

mounting system

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

starting system

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

Optional Equipment

air inlet system

  • Dual element air cleaner
  • Single element filter

exhaust

  • Exhaust mufflers

cooling system

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

generator

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

crankcase system

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

power termination

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

control panels

  • Remote monitoring software
  • Generator temperature monitoring & protection
  • Load share module
  • Digital I/O module
  • EMCP 4.2B

exhaust system

  • Exhaust offset
  • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
  • Flexible fittings
  • Mufflers
  • Tier 4 clean emissions module
  • Elbows
  • Flange and exhaust expanders
  • Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
  • Flanges
  • Clean emission parts
  • Y Adapters

mounting

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

fuel system

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

starting/charging

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

general

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

generators and attachments

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

instrumentation

  • Pyrometer and thermocouples

lubrication system

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

mounting system

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

power connections

  • Neutral ground connections
  • Center post busbars
  • Right side power connections
  • Rear power connections
  • 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
  • Left side power connections
  • Ground cables between generator and terminal box
  • Low voltage Circuit breakers

special tests / reports

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

starting and charging

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

extended service coverage

  • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage
Cat Switchgear

Cat Switchgear

Standby Rating:
2000 kVA
Prime Power Rating:
1825 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy:
Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage:
380 to 11000 Volts