Cat Generator Set Package
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Cat
3516E Generator Set
Standby Rating
3500/3250/3000 kVA
3500/3250/3000 kVA
Prime Power Rating
3175/2950/2725 kVA
3175/2950/2725 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx
U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx
Overview
The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your standby, mission critical and prime applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power (2725 – 3500 kVA at 50 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 is certified Tier 2 Equivalent, US EPA Stationary Emergency / Low NOx (1/2 TA Luft).
Media
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3000 kVA
Documents
- Electric Power Ratings Guide
- 3516E, 50 Hz, 2950 – 3500 kVA, Tier 2 Spec Sheet
- 3516E, 50Hz 2950 – 3500 kVA Low NOx Spec Sheet
- 3516E, 50Hz 2725 – 3000 kVA, Tier 2 (EPA ESE) with Low NOx Spec Sheet
- 3516E, 50 Hz, 2950/3175 kVA, Prime-DCP, Tier 2 Equivalent US. EPA Stationary Emergency Spec Sheet
- 3516E, 50 Hz, 2950/3175 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low NOx Spec Sheet
- 3516E, 50 Hz, 2725 kVA, Prime-DCP, Tier 2 (EPA ESE) with Low NOx Spec Sheet
Features
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Cat ECS Control Panel
Cooling System
Certifications
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Worldwide Product Support
Details
Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Standby Rating | 3500/3250/3000 kVA 3500/3250/3000 kVA |
| Prime Power Rating | 3175/2950/2725 kVA 3175/2950/2725 kVA |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx |
| 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 Standby, Mission Critical, Prime |
| Maximum Rating | 3500 kVA 3500 kVA |
| Minimum Rating | 2725 kVA 2725 kVA |
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 | 8.46 in 215 mm |
| Displacement | 4765 in³ 78.1 l |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 14.0:1 |
| Aspiration | ATAAC ATAAC |
| Fuel System | Electronic Unit Injection Electronic Unit Injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™ A5 Adem™ A5 |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length – Minimum | 302.6 in 7685 mm |
| Length – Maximum | 306.5 in 7785 mm |
| Width – Maximum | 102.8 in 2612 mm |
| Height – Maximum | 131.6 in 3342 mm |
| Dry Weight – Genset (minimum) | 44930 lb 20380 kg |
| Dry Weight – Genset (maximum) | 45651 lb 20707 kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner; single element canister type
Control System
- Generator set packages include:
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- 24 Volt DC operation
- KVAR / PF modes
- IVR includes reactive droop capability
- Cat ECS 100
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Generator mounted – rear facing
- Environmental sealed front face
- RFI suppression
- 3 Phase voltage sensing
- Caterpillar’s voltage regulator
- Min / max exciter
- Limiter and exciter diode monitor
- Controls:
- Speed adjust
- Auto/start/stop control
- Engine cycle crank
- Engine cool
- Alarm acknowledge
- PLC functionality
- Customizable screens
- Lamp test
- Load histogram feature
- Generator phase sequence
- 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- RPM
- High coolant temperature
- Accessory module data link
- Low coolant level
- Number of I/O varies on options selected
- Digital indication for:
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- Overcurrent (50/51)
- 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
- 3 Analog inputs
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- Low coolant temperature
- +/- 2% accuracy
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Cat connect
- Over/under voltage (27/59)
- 1 Programmable digital outputs
- 0 True RMS AC metering
- 3 Phase
- Communications:
- Overspeed
- DC volts
- Operating hours
- Coolant temperature
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- Frequency (Hz)
- Amps (per phase & average)
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- Low oil pressure
- kVAr-hr (total)
- kW-hr (total)
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for: Low oil pressure – High coolant temperature – Overspeed – Emergency stop – Failure to start (overcrank) – Low coolant temperature – Low coolant level –
Cooling System
- ATAAC – 3516E package radiators shipped installed
- 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
- Flexible fuel lines – shipped loose
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
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Low voltage: Random wound – Internal excitation (IE) – Winding temperature detectors – NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby) – Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry – NEMA standard hole pattern
- 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
- Winding temperature detectors
- High voltage:
- Medium voltage:
- Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
- NEMA standard hole pattern
- 6 Lead
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Form wound
- Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
Governing System
- ADEM A5
Literature
- Parts book
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
Lubrication System
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Lubricating oil
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Integral lube oil cool
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Fumes disposal
Mounting System
- Rails – Engine/generator/radiator mounting
- Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts – shipped loose
Starting System
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- 45 Amp Charging alternator
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
- Battery disconnect switch
Optional Equipment
Control System
- EMCP 4.4
Air Inlet System
- Single element filter
- Dual element air cleaner
Cooling System
- Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
- Water level switch gauges
- Optional installed ATAAC radiators
- Coolant
- Optional installed radiators
- Standard ambient radiators
Crankcase System
- Ventilation system
- Explosion relief valves
- No explosion relief valves
Exhaust System
- Y Adapters
Fuel System
- Primary fuel filter
- Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) – Manual or electric
General
- US aid emblem
- Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
Generators and Attachments
- Thermostat for space heater
- Alternator air cleaner
- Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
- Generator conversion
- 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
- Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
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
- Neutral ground connections
- Center post busbars
- Right side power connections
Special Tests / Reports
- Generator set fuel consumption test
- Torsional vibration analysis reports
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
- IBC Certification
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- Canadian Standards Association certification
- Standard engine test charge
- Generator test report
- Fuel consumption test
- OSHPD Certification
Starting and Charging
- Air pressure regulator
- Jacket water heaters
- Air starting motors
- 24 Volt battery set – Dry
- Starter cover
- Engine barring device
- 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
- Electric starting motors
Extended Service Coverage
- Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage