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Cat
3516E Generator Set
Maximum Rating
3500 kVA
3500 kVA
Minimum Rating
3000 kVA
3000 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Tier 2 Equivalent - 1800 rpm
Tier 2 Equivalent - 1800 rpm
Overview
The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your standby and mission critical applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power (3000 – 3500 kVA at 50 Hz), each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements, accept 100 % rated load in one step and accept >50% block road recovering within G2 limits. The generator is certified Tier 2 Equivalent, US EPA Stationary Emergency / Low NOx (1/2 TA Luft).
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Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
Spec | Value |
---|---|
Maximum Rating | 3500 kVA 3500 kVA |
Minimum Rating | 3000 kVA 3000 kVA |
Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Tier 2 Equivalent - 1800 rpm Tier 2 Equivalent - 1800 rpm |
Voltage | 380 to 11000 volts 380 to 11000 volts |
Frequency | 50 Hz 50 Hz |
Speed | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical Standby, Mission Critical |
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 | 14.7:1 14.7:1 |
Aspiration | ATAAC ATAAC |
Fuel System | Electronic Unit Injection Electronic Unit Injection |
Governor Type | Adem™5 Adem™5 |
Generator Set Dimensions
Spec | Value |
---|---|
Length – Minimum | 335.1 in 8513 mm |
Length – Maximum | 335.1 in 8513 mm |
Width – Minimum | 104 in 2640 mm |
Width – Maximum | 104 in 2460 mm |
Height – Minimum | 132.6 in 3342 mm |
Height – Maximum | 131.6 in 3342 mm |
Dry Weight – Genset (minimum) | 47620 lb 21600 kg |
Dry Weight – Genset (maximum) | 50706 lb 23000 kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner; single element canister type
Control System
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- IVR includes reactive droop capability
- KVAR / PF modes
- EMCP 4.2B
- 3 Phase voltage sensing
- Generator mounted – rear facing
- Generator set packages include:
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Caterpillar’s voltage regulator
- RFI suppression
- Environmental sealed front face
- Limiter and exciter diode monitor
- Min / max exciter
- Controls:
- Speed adjust
- Alarm acknowledge
- Auto/start/stop control
- Engine cycle crank
- Engine cool
- Customizable screens
- PLC functionality
- Lamp test
- Load histogram feature
- Accessory module data link
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
- 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
- 3 Phase
- +/- 2% accuracy
- High coolant temperature
- 0 True RMS AC metering
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- Communications:
- Generator phase sequence
- Over/under voltage (27/59)
- Overcurrent (50/51)
- RPM
- Number of I/O varies on options selected
- Overspeed
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Low coolant temperature
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- 3 Analog inputs
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- Digital indication for:
- Low coolant level
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Cat connect
- 1 Programmable digital outputs
- DC volts
- Operating hours
- Coolant temperature
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Amps (per phase & average)
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- Frequency (Hz)
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- 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 –
- Low oil pressure
- kW-hr (total)
- kVAr-hr (total)
Cooling System
- ATAAC – 3516E package radiators shipped installed
- 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
General
- Right hand servicing
- Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
- SAE standard rotation
- Flywheel and flywheel housing – SAE No. 00
Generator and Attachments
- NEMA standard hole pattern
- Medium voltage:
- Anti-condensation space heater
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
- Winding temperature detectors
- High voltage:
- Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
- Form wound
- 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
- 6 Lead
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
- Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
Governing System
- ADEM A5
Literature
- Parts book
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
Lubrication System
- Integral lube oil cool
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Lubricating oil
- 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
- Battery disconnect switch
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
- 45 Amp Charging alternator
Optional Equipment
Control System
- EMCP 4.4
Air Inlet System
- Single element filter
- Dual element air cleaner
Cooling System
- Standard ambient radiators
- Water level switch gauges
- Optional installed ATAAC radiators
- Optional installed radiators
- Coolant
- Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
Crankcase System
- Ventilation system
- No explosion relief valves
- Explosion relief valves
Exhaust System
- Y Adapters
Fuel System
- Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) – Manual or electric
- Primary fuel filter
General
- Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
- US aid emblem
Generators and Attachments
- Space heater
- Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
- Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
- Alternator air cleaner
- 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
- Generator conversion
Instrumentation
- Pyrometer and thermocouples
Lubrication System
- Oil level regulator
- Prelube pumps
- Lube oil in standard sump
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
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- Standard engine test charge
- Canadian Standards Association certification
- Generator test report
- IBC Certification
- OSHPD Certification
- Fuel consumption test
- Torsional vibration analysis reports
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
Starting and Charging
- Starter cover
- Air pressure regulator
- 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
- 24 Volt battery set – Dry
- Jacket water heaters
- Air starting motors
- Electric starting motors
- Engine barring device
Extended Service Coverage
- Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage