Cat Generator Set Package
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Cat
3516E Low Voltage Generator Set
Standby Rating
3000 ekW
3000 ekW
Prime Power Rating
2725 ekW
2725 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Tier 2
Tier 2
Overview
The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your standby and prime applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power from 2725 to 3000 ekW at 60 Hz, each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 % rated load in one step. The generator set is US EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) certified.
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Exterior
360� Exterior view. 3000 ekW. Double click on the image to zoom in on any area of the product.
Documents
- Electric Power Ratings Guide
- 3516E, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
- 3516E, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) and Northern Virginia NOx Requirements Spec Sheet
- 3516E, 60 Hz, 2725 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Certified for Emergency Stationary Applications (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
Features
Cat Diesel Engine
SR5 Alternator
Cat ECS Control Panel
Cooling System
Certifications
One Safe Source
Worldwide Product Support
Details
Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Standby Rating | 3000 ekW 3000 ekW |
| Prime Power Rating | 2725 ekW 2725 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Tier 2 Tier 2 |
| Voltage | 416 to 13,800 Volts 416 to 13,800 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime Standby, Mission Critical, Prime |
| Maximum Rating | 3000 ekW 3000 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 2725 ekW 2725 ekW |
Engine Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Bore | 6.69 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 8.47 in 215 mm |
| Displacement | 4765 in³ 78.1 l |
| Compression Ratio | 13.9:1 / 14.3:1 13.9:1 / 14.3:1 |
| Aspiration | ATAAC ATAAC |
| Fuel System | MEUI MEUI |
| Governor Type | Adem™ A5 Adem™ A5 |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length – Maximum | 304 in 7703 mm |
| Width – Maximum | 113 in 2874 mm |
| Height – Maximum | 143 in 3639 mm |
| Dry Weight – Genset (maximum) | 44930 lb 20380 kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Single element canister type with service indicator
- Air cleaner
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
- Fuel priming pump
Generator
- IP23 Protection
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
Power Termination
- Busbar
Starting/Charging
- Heavy duty starting system
- Charging alternator
Control Panel
- Over/under voltage (27/59)
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Speed adjust
- Accessory module data link
- Generator phase sequence
- Panel lights
- Alarm acknowledge
- Generator mounted – rear facing
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- Engine cool-down timer
- Communications:
- High coolant temperature
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
- Overcurrent (50/51)
- Amps (per phase & average)
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Serial annunciator module data link
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Cat ECS controller includes:
- DC volts
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- 6 Programmable digital inputs
- 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- Frequency (Hz)
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- kW-hr (total)
- Cat ECS 100
- Lamp test
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- kVAr-hr (total)
- Coolant temperature
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Low coolant level
- True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Operating hours
- Low coolant temperature
- 2 Programmable digital outputs
- Low oil pressure
- Controls:
- Digital indication for:
- Environmental sealed front face
- Overspeed
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
- Engine cycle crank
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
Cooling System
- Fan and belt guards
- JWAC
- Radiator fan and fan drive
- Coolant level sensors
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
- Coolant drain line with valve
Exhaust System
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
- Dry exhaust manifold
Fuel System
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
- Fuel priming pump
- Secondary fuel filters
- Flexible fuel lines – shipped loose
Generators and Attachments
- Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
- NEMA standard hole pattern
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Form wound
- 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
- 6 Lead
- Winding temperature detectors
- Right side extension terminal box, busbar connections, top mounted, bottom cable entry
Governing System
- ADEM III
Literature
- Parts book
Lube System
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Integral lube Oil cooler
- Fumes disposal
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Lubricating oil
Mounting System
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts – shipped loose
- Rails – engine/generator/radiator mounting
Starting / Charging System
- 45 Amp Charging alternator
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
- Battery disconnect switch
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
General
- Right hand servicing
- Paint – Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
- SAE standard rotation
- Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air inlet protection
- Remote air inlet adapters
- Heavy duty air cleaners
- Dual element air cleaners
Circuit breakers
- 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
- Circuit breaker harnesses
- Masterpact breaker connections
- P Frame breaker connections
- 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
- Busbar connections
- R Frame breaker connections
- Cable entry options
- 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers
- Optional busbar power connections
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Control Panel
- Voltage raise/lower switch
- PC monitoring (Remote and local)
- Generator temperature monitoring
- Remote speed adjust
- Annunciator modules
- EMCP 4.4
- Vandal proof panel door
- Auxiliary box
- Customer interface options
- Ground
- Language options
- Load share module options
- Mounting group – External box clips
Cooling System
- Optional Serpentine radiators
- Optional ATAAC radiators
- Water level switch gauges
- Expansion tanks
Exhaust System
- Flexible fittings
- Y Adapters
- Elbows
- Mufflers
- Flanges
- Flanges and exhaust fittings
Fuel System
- Duplex fuel filters
- Primary fuel filters
Generators and attachments
- Differential current transformers – 8.7 and 15 kV class
- Alternator air cleaners
Instrumentation
- Pyrometer and thermocouples
Lube System
- Manual prelube pump
- Electric prelube pumps
- Oil level regulator
- Lube oil in standard sump
Mounting System
- Spring type vibration isolators
- IBC Seismic vibration isolators NORAD
- Puck style low efficiency lsolators
Power Connections
- Neutral ground connections
- 2700 & 3000 Frame
- Grounding groups
Special Tests / Reports
- Fuel consumption test
- Torsional vibration analysis
- Standard engine test charge
- IBC Certifications
- Generator set consumption test
- Generator set test report
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
Starting / Charging System
- Engine barring group
- 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
- Starter cover
- Jacket water heaters
- 24 Volt battery set – Dry
- Electric starting motors
- Air starting motors
- Air pressure regulator
General
- US aid emblem
- Special paint colors
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