Cat Generator Set Package
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Cat
3516 Diesel Generator Set
Standby Rating
1750 ekW
1750 ekW
Prime Power Rating
1600 ekW
1600 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Overview
Producing reliable power from 1450 to 1750 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3516 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, prime and standby applications. We’ve designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. Generator sets offer both low fuel consumption and low emission systems.
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EMCP 4 Control Panel
Cooling System
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Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Standby Rating | 1750 ekW 1750 ekW |
| Prime Power Rating | 1600 ekW 1600 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel, Low Emissions Low Fuel, Low Emissions |
| Voltage | 380 to 13800 Volts 380 to 13800 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous |
| Maximum Rating | 1750 ekW 1750 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 1450 ekW 1450 ekW |
Engine Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | 3516 TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3516 TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Bore | 6.69 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 7.48 in 190 mm |
| Displacement | 4210.64 in³ 69 l |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 13.0:1 |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Fuel System | Mechanical unit injection Mechanical unit injection |
| Governor Type | Woodward Woodward |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length – Maximum | 247 in 6273 mm |
| Width – Maximum | 90 in 2286 mm |
| Height – Maximum | 94.9 in 2410 mm |
| Dry Weight – Genset (maximum) | 28840 lb 13080 kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner; single element canister type
Control Panels
- Accessory module data link
- Low coolant level
- Environmental sealed front face
- EMCP 4.2B
- 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
- Communications:
- Load histogram feature
- Overspeed
- Alarm acknowledge
- kW-hr (total)
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Over/under voltage (27/59)
- 1 programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- kVAr-hr (total)
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- PLC functionality
- Speed adjust
- Lamp test
- Auto/start/stop control
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- Generator phase sequence
- Revers Power (kW) (32)
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar
- Coolant temperature
- RPM
- Overcurrent (50/51)
- IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
- Controls:
- Number of I/O varies on options selected
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- 0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Customizable screens
- Generator mounted – rear facing
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- DC volts
- Low oil pressure
- 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
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV
- Frequency (Hz)
- Low coolant temperature
- 3 Analog inputs
- Cat connect
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
- Engine cycle crank
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
- Emergency stop
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU
- Engine cool-down timer
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Amps (per phase & average)
- Operating hours
- High coolant temperature
- Digital indication for:
- 1 programmable digital outputs
- 4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
Cooling System
- Certified standard PGS provided
Exhaust System
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
- Dry exhaust manifold
Fuel System
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
- Flexible fuel lines – shipped loose
- Fuel priming pump
General
- Right hand servicing
- Flywheel and flywheel housing – SAE No. 00
- SAE standard rotation
Generator and Attachments
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
- Winding temperature detectors
- Winding temperature detectors
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
- Six lead
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Internal excitation (IE)
- 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
- Winding temperature detectors
- Medium voltage:
- Random wound
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Low voltage:
- High voltage:
- Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
- Form wound
- Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
- Form wound
- NEMA standard hole pattern
- NEMA standard hole pattern
Governing System
- ADEM A3
Literature
- Parts book
Lubrication System
- Fumes disposal
- Lubricating oil
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Integral lube oil cool
Mounting System
- Rails – engine/generator/radiator mounting
- Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts – shipped loose
Starting System
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
- 45 Amp Charging alternator
- Battery disconnect switch
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
Optional Equipment
Control System
- Controller: EMCP 4.2B
- Local annunciator module: [ ] NFPA 110 [ ] Custom
Air Inlet System
- Dual element air cleaner
- Single element filter
Cooling System
- Standard ambient radiators
- Coolant
- Optional installed ATAAC radiators
- Optional installed radiators
- Water level switch gauges
- Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
Engine Options
- Starting motors: [ ] Standard [ ] Heavy duty
- Batteries: [ ] Standard (1400 CCA) [ ] Heavy Duty (2800 CCA)
- Starting aids: [ ] 220V 50 Hz Jacket water heater
- Battery charger: [ ] 10A [ ] 20A [ ] 35A
- Air cleaner: [ ] Single element air cleaners [ ] Dual element air cleaners [ ] Heavy duty air cleaners
- Muffler: [ ] Industrial Grade
Crankcase System
- No explosion relief valves
- Ventilation system
- Explosion relief valves
Alternators
- Temperature rise (over 40°C ambient): [ ] 150°C [ ] 125°C [ ] 105°C [ ] 80°C
Exhaust System
- Y Adapters
- Tier 4 clean emissions module
- Tier 4 dosing cabinet
- Elbows
- Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
- Exhaust offset
- Flanges
- Flange and exhaust expanders
- Flexible fittings
- Mufflers
- Clean emission parts
Fuel System
- Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) – Manual or electric
- Primary fuel filter
General
- US aid emblem
- Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
- The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
- UL 2200 package
- Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
Generators and Attachments
- High voltage: 12470, 13200, 13800 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm,FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
- Generator conversion
- Low / Medium voltage: 380, 440, 480, 600 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
- Thermostat for space heater
- Low / Medium voltage: 380, 416, 440, 480, 600, 2400, 4160 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600, 1800 Frame
- Alternator air cleaner
- Differential current transformers (DCT)
- High voltage: 6300, 6600, 6900 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
- Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
- Space heater kit
Power Termination
- Circuit breaker operation: [ ] Electrical
- Circuit breaker rating: [ ] 2000A [ ] 2500A [ ] 3200A [ ] 4000A
- Circuit breaker trip unit: [ ] LSI [ ] LSIG [ ] LSIG-P
- Power termination: [ ] Busbar [ ] Circuit breaker
Extended Service Contract (ESC)
- Extended Service Contract (ESC): [ ] 2 Year [ ] 3 Year [ ] 5 Year
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
- Ground cables between generator and terminal box
- Neutral ground connections
- 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
- Rear power connections
- Right side power connections
- Left side power connections
- Low voltage Circuit breakers
- Center post busbars
Special Tests / Reports
- Generator test report
- OSHPD Certification
- Canadian Standards Association certification
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- IBC Certification
- Fuel consumption test
- Generator set fuel consumption test
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
- Standard engine test charge
- Torsional vibration analysis reports
Starting and Charging
- Electric starting motors
- Air pressure regulator
- Starter cover
- Air starting motors
- 24 Volt battery set – Dry
- 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
- Jacket water heaters
- Engine barring device
Extended Service Coverage
- Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage
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