Cat Generator Set Package
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Cat
3516B Generator Set
Prime Power Rating
1825 ekW
1825 ekW
Continuous Rating
1640 ekW
1640 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Low Fuel Consumption
Overview
The 3516B DGB (Dynamic Gas Blending) generator sets are made to match your continuous and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 1640 to 1825 ekW at 60 Hz, each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and accepts 100 % rated load in one step. Our 3516B DGB generator sets have been developed for low fuel consumption.
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Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Prime Power Rating | 1825 ekW 1825 ekW |
| Continuous Rating | 1640 ekW 1640 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel Consumption Low Fuel Consumption |
| Voltage | 380 to 13800 Volts 380 to 13800 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Prime, Continuous Prime, Continuous |
| Maximum Rating | 1825 ekW 1825 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 1640 ekW 1640 ekW |
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 14.0:1 |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™4 Adem™4 |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length – Maximum | 258.1 in 6557 mm |
| Width – Maximum | 90.1 in 2288 mm |
| Height – Maximum | 94.1 in 2391 mm |
| Dry Weight – Genset (maximum) | 33300 lb 15135 kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner, single element canister type
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
- Secondary fuel filters
Control System
- Generator set packages include Caterpillars voltage regulator
- 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
- Controls:
- Low coolant temperature
- Auto/start/stop control
- Low coolant level
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- PLC functionality
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
- Alarm acknowledge
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- kW-hr (total)
- Lamp test
- RPM
- Volts (L-L & L-N), frequency (Hz)
- Generator phase sequence
- Operating hours
- kVAr-hr (total)
- True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- Accessory module data link
- Number of I/O varies on options selected
- High coolant temperature
- Overspeed
- 1 Programmable digital outputs
- Regulator (IVR) – IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min/max exciter
- DC volts
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- Amps (per phase & average)
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Coolant temperature
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- 3 Analog inputs
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- EMCP 4.3
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- Cat connect
- Engine cool-down timer
- 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- Environmental sealed front face
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Over/under voltage (27/59)
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Limiter and exciter diode monitor
- Generator mounted – rear facing
- Digital indication for:
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Customizable screens
- Load histogram feature
- Emergency stop
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
- Low oil pressure
- Communications:
- Speed adjust
- Engine cycle crank
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Overcurrent (50/51)
Power Termination
- Busbar
Control Panel
- Cat ECS Genset controller
Cooling System
- Package mounted radiator
Exhaust System
- Dry exhaust manifold
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
Fuel System
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
- Flexible fuel lines – shipped loose
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
General
- SAE standard rotation
- Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
- Paint – Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
- RH service
Generators and Attachments
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- Random wound
- IP23 Protection
- Anti-condensation space heater
- 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
- HV:
- Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
- LV
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby) – 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
- 6 Lead
- Form wound
- Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry – 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
- Winding temperature detectors
- MV:
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
Governing System
- ADEM A3
Lube System
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Lubricating oil
- Integral lube Oil cooler
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Fumes disposal
- Gear type lube oil pump
Mounting System
- Rails – Engine/generator/radiator mounting.
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts – shipped loose
- Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
Starting System
- Battery disconnect switch
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- 45 Amp Charging alternator
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
Optional Equipment
Exhaust
- Exhaust mufflers
Air Inlet System
- Standard ambient radiators
- Dual element air cleaner
- Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
- Single element filter
- Optional radiator arrangements
Generator
- Anti-condensation heater
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Oversize and premium generators
- Internal excitation (IE)
Control Panels
- EMCP 4.4
- Load share module
- Digital I/O module
- Generator main terminal box
- Remote monitoring software
- Vandal proof panel cover
- Generator temperature monitoring & protection
- Empty upper box
- Cable Shroud
- Annunciator – local
- Digital I/O module
- Annunciator – remote
- Side extension box
Cooling System
- Coolant
- Water level switch gauges
Crankcase Systems
- No explosion relief valves
- Explosion relief valves
- Crankcase ventilation systems
- Crankcase protection groups:
Mounting
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts
- IBC isolators
Exhaust System
- Flange and exhaust expanders
- Flexible fittings
- Tier 4 lean emissions moDual
- Flanges
- Elean emission parts
- Tier 4 dosing cabinet
- Exhaust offset
- Mufflers
- Tier 4 clean emission MOD kits
- Y Adapters
- Elbows>
Starting/Charging
- Oversize batteries
- Charging alternator
- Heavy duty starting system
- Jacket water heater
- Battery chargers
General
- CSA Certification
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- UL 2200 package
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
- Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
- Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
- The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
Extended Service Coverage
- Platinum, Silver and Gold coverage
Fuel System
- Primary fuel filter
- Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4)
- Gas fuel filter
Generators and Attachments
- Generator conversions
- Hi voltage optional attachments
- 2700 Frame – 6300, 6600, 6900 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, FW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
- 1600 Frame – 380, 440, 480, 600 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, RW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
- Generators high voltage
- Differential current transformers
- 1600 Frame – 380, 416, 440, 480, 600, 2400, 4160 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM ,FW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
- 1600 Frame – 380, 440, 480, 600 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, RW, IE, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
- Alternator air cleaner
- 1800 Frame
- Space heater kit
- 3000 Frame – 12470, 13200, 13800 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, FW, PM, No. of leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
Instrumentation
- Pyrometer and termocouples
Lube System
- Oil level regulator
- Prelube pump groups
- Lube oil in standard sump
Mounting System
- IBC vibration isolators
- Puck style low efficiency isolators
- Spring type vibration isolators
Power Connections
- Center post busbars
- Cable entry – rear
- Rear power connections
- Cable entry – right side
- Cable entry – left side
- Grounding groups
- Neutral ground connections
- Right side power connections
- left side power connections
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers – LV Packages
- 2000, 2500, 3200 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
- 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000 and 4000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers
- 2000, 2500, 3200 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
Special Tests / Reports
- Generator set report
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
- Fuel consumption test
- Torsional vibration analysis
- Seismic Certifications
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- Standard engine test
- OSPD Certification
Starting / Charging
- 10, 20, 35 Amp Battery chargers
- Engine barring device
- Batteries, racks and cables
- Jacket water heaters
- Air starting motors with control and silencer
- Electric starting motors
- Starter cover
- 50 Amp NFPA battery charger
- Air pressure regulator
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