Cat Generator Set Package
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Cat
3516B Generator Set
Standby Rating
2250 kVA
2250 kVA
Prime Power Rating
2000 kVA
2000 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low fuel, Low Emissions
Low fuel, Low Emissions
Overview
Producing reliable power from 1750 kVA to 2250 kVA at 50 Hz, our 3516B diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We’ve designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set offers both low fuel consumption and low emission systems.
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Features
Cat Diesel Engine
SR5 Alternator
EMCP 4 Control Panel
Cooling System
Certifications
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Details
Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Standby Rating | 2250 kVA 2250 kVA |
| Prime Power Rating | 2000 kVA 2000 kVA |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low fuel, Low Emissions Low fuel, Low Emissions |
| Voltage | 380 to 11000 Volts 380 to 11000 Volts |
| Frequency | 50 Hz 50 Hz |
| Speed | 1500 rpm 1500 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous |
| Maximum Rating | 2250 kVA 2250 kVA |
| Minimum Rating | 1750 kVA 1750 kVA |
Engine Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Bore | 6.69 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 7.48 in 190 mm |
| Displacement | 4210.64 in 69 l |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 Std 14.0:1 Std |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™3 Adem™3 |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length – Maximum | 234.5 in 5957 mm |
| Width – Maximum | 90 in 2286 mm |
| Height – Maximum | 98.2 in 2494 mm |
| Dry Weight – Genset (maximum) | 34460 lb 15630 kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner; single element canister type
Control Panels
- Auto/start/stop control
- Engine cool-down timer
- Environmental sealed front face
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Controls:
- Generator mounted – Rear facing
- IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter.
- Limiter and exciter diode monitor
- Generator set packages include Caterpillar’s voltage regulator
- EMCP 4.2B
- Speed adjust
- Alarm acknowledge
- Engine cycle crank
- Load histogram feature
- Lamp test
- Digital indication for:
- Customizable screens -0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- RPM
- PLC functionality
- Operating hours
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Coolant temperature
- DC volts
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- Amps (per phase & average)
- Frequency (Hz)
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- Low oil pressure – High coolant temperature
- kVAr-hr (total)
- High coolant temperature
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
- kW-hr (total)
- Overspeed
- Low coolant temperature
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Emergency stop
- Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
- Generator phase sequence
- Low coolant level
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
- 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
- Number of I/O varies on options selected
- Overcurrent (50 / 51)
- Cat connect
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Communications:
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- 1 Programmable digital outputs
- 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- Accessory module data link
- 3 Analog inputs
Cooling System
- 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
- Fuel priming pump
- Flexible fuel lines – shipped loose
General
- Right hand servicing
- SAE standard rotation
- Flywheel and flywheel housing – SAE No. 00
- Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
Generator and Attachments
- Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
- High voltage:
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
- Form wound
- Internal excitation (IE)
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
- 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
- Medium voltage:
- NEMA standard hole pattern
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Winding temperature detectors
- Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
- Winding temperature detectors
- Low voltage:
- Form wound
- 6 Leads
- Random wound
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Winding temperature detectors
- Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
- NEMA standard hole pattern
Governing System
- ADEM A3
Literature
- Parts book
Lubrication System
- Integral lube oil cool
- Lubricating oil
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Fumes disposal
Mounting System
- Rails – Engine/generator/radiator mounting
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts – shipped loose
- Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
Starting System
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- 45 Amp Charging alternator
- Battery disconnect switch
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
Optional Equipment
Control System
- EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4
- Controller: [ ] EMCP 4.2 [ ] EMCP 4.3 [ ] EMCP 4.4
- Local annunciator module: [ ] NFPA 110 [ ] Custom
Air Inlet System
- Dual element air cleaner
- Single element filter
Engine Options
- Air cleaner: [ ] Single element air cleaners [ ] Dual element air cleaners [ ] Heavy duty air cleaners
- Battery charger: [ ] 10A [ ] 20A [ ] 35A
- Starting aids: [ ] 220V 50 Hz Jacket water heater
- Muffler: [ ] Industrial Grade
- Starting motors: [ ] Standard [ ] Heavy duty
- Batteries: [ ] Standard (1400 CCA) [ ] Heavy Duty (2800 CCA)
Cooling System
- Standard ambient radiators
- Coolant
- Optional installed radiators
- Optional installed ATAAC radiators
- Water level switch gauges
- Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
Crankcase System
- Ventilation system
- No explosion relief valves
- Explosion relief valves
Exhaust System
- Y Adapters
- Flanges
- Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
- Clean emission parts
- Flange and exhaust expanders
- Flexible fittings
- Exhaust offset
- Mufflers
- Tier 4 dosing cabinet
- Tier 4 clean emissions module
- Elbows
Alternators
- Temperature rise (over 40°C ambient): [ ] 150°C [ ] 125°C [ ] 105°C [ ] 80°C
Power Termination
- Power termination: [ ] Busbar [ ] Circuit breaker
- Circuit breaker trip unit: [ ] LSI [ ] LSIG [ ] LSIG-P
- Circuit breaker rating: [ ] 2000A [ ] 2500A [ ] 3200A [ ] 4000A
Fuel System
- Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) – Manual or electric
- Primary fuel filter
Extended Service Contract (ESC)
- Extended Service Contract (ESC): [ ] 2 Year [ ] 3 Year [ ] 5 Year
General
- Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
- US aid emblem
Generators and Attachments
- Generator conversion
- Space heater
- Alternator air cleaner
- Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
- Differential current transformers (DCT)
- Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
- Thermostat for 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
Instrumentation
- Pyrometer and thermocouples
Lubrication System
- Oil level regulator
- Prelube pumps
- Lube oil in standard sump
Mounting System
- Puck style low efficiency isolators
- IBC vibration isolators
- Spring type vibration isolators
Power Connections
- Neutral ground connections
- Center post busbars
- Right side power connections
- Left side power connections
- 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
- Ground cables between generator and terminal box
- Low voltage Circuit breakers
- Rear power connections
Special Tests / Reports
- Torsional vibration analysis reports
- Generator set fuel consumption test
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- Fuel consumption test
- Standard engine test charge
- IBC Certification
- OSHPD Certification
- Canadian Standards Association certification
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
- Generator test report
Starting and Charging
- 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
- Air starting motors
- Air pressure regulator
- Electric starting motors
- Starter cover
- Jacket water heaters
- Engine barring device
- 24 Volt battery set – Dry
Extended Service Coverage
- Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage
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