Cat Generator Set Package
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Cat
3516B Generator Set
Standby Rating
2250 kVA
2250 kVA
Prime Power Rating
2000 kVA
2000 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Overview
The 3516B diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 1750 to 2250 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.
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Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Standby Rating | 2250 kVA 2250 kVA |
| Prime Power Rating | 2000 kVA 2000 kVA |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel, Low Emissions Low Fuel, Low Emissions |
| 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, Continuous Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous |
| Maximum Rating | 2250 kVA 2250 kVA |
| Minimum Rating | 1750 kVA 1750 kVA |
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 | 69 in 4210.64 l |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 14.0:1 |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™3 Adem™3 |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length – Minimum | 233.4 in 5928 mm |
| Length – Maximum | 6377 in 251.7 mm |
| Width – Maximum | 90 in 2286 mm |
| Height – Maximum | 93.2 in 2367 mm |
| Dry Weight – Genset (minimum) | 31900 lb 14470 kg |
| Dry Weight – Genset (maximum) | 40320 lb 18290 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
Generator
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- IP23 Protection
Power Termination
- Busbar
Control Panels
- Engine cool-down timer
- Frequency (Hz)
- DC volts
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Customizable screens
- Limiter and exciter diode monitor
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Speed adjust
- 1 Programmable digital outputs
- Overspeed – Emergency stop
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Emergency stop – Failure to start (overcrank)
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Environmental sealed front face
- kW-hr (total) – kVAr-hr (total)
- Cat connect
- Load histogram feature
- RPM – DC volts
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Coolant temperature
- Operating hours
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- IVR includes:
- Low coolant temperature
- Reactive droop capability
- Generator set packages include Caterpillar’s voltage regulator
- Digital indication for:
- KVAR/PF modes
- Lamp test
- Controls:
- PLC functionality
- 0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Generator mounted – rear facing
- Amps (per phase & average)
- Low coolant level
- 3 Analog inputs
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Over/under voltage (2 7/ 59)
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- RFI suppression
- 3 Phase voltage sensing
- Cat ECS 100
- Alarm acknowledge
- Auto/start/stop control
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- Min / max exciter
- Engine cycle crank
- Low oil pressure
- Accessory module data link
- High coolant temperature
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
- Communications:
- Overcurrent (50 / 51)
- Number of I/O varies on options selected
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
Control Panel
- Cat ECS Genset controller
Cooling System
- Certified standard PGS provided
Exhaust System
- Dry exhaust manifold
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
Fuel System
- Secondary fuel filters
- Flexible fuel lines – shipped loose
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
- Fuel priming pump
General
- Paint – Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
- Right hand servicing
- Flywheel and flywheel housing – SAE No. 00
- SAE standard rotation
- Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
Generator and Attachments
- Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
- 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
- Form wound – Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
- 6 Leads
- Winding temperature detectors
- Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
- Form wound
- Internal excitation (IE)
- NEMA Class H insulation
- Low voltage:
- Random wound
- High voltage:
- Medium voltage:
- Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- NEMA standard hole pattern
Governing System
- ADEM A3
Literature
- Parts book
Lubrication System
- Fumes disposal
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Lubricating oil
- Integral lube oil cool
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Gear type lube oil pump
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
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- Battery disconnect switch
- 45 Amp Charging alternator
Optional Equipment
Control System
- EMCP 4.4
Exhaust
- Exhaust mufflers
Air Inlet System
- Single element filter
- Dual element air cleaner
Generator
- Oversize and premium generators
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Anti-condensation heater
- Internal excitation (IE)
Cooling System
- Standard ambient radiators
- Coolant
- Optional installed radiators
- Optional installed ATAAC radiators
- Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
- Water level switch gauges
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
Crankcase System
- Ventilation system
- Explosion relief valves
- No explosion relief valves
Control Panels
- Remote monitoring software
- Load share module
- Digital I/O module
- Generator temperature monitoring & protection
Exhaust System
- Y Adapters
- Elbows
- Mufflers
- Flange and exhaust expanders
- Clean emission parts
- Tier 4 dosing cabinet
- Exhaust offset
- Flexible fittings
- Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
- Flanges
- Tier 4 clean emissions module
Fuel System
- Primary fuel filter
- Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) – Manual or electric
Starting/Charging
- Air starting motor with control and silencer
- Charging alternator
- Oversize batteries
- Heavy duty starting system
Generators and Attachments
- Differential current transformers (DCT)
- Thermostat for space heater
- Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
- Alternator air cleaner
- Generator conversion
- Space heater
- Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
- Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
Instrumentation
- Pyrometer and thermocouples
General
- Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
- US aid emblem
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- CSA Certification
- 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:
- Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
- UL 2200 package
Lubrication System
- Lube oil in standard sump
- Oil level regulator
- Prelube pumps
Mounting System
- IBC vibration isolators
- Spring type vibration isolators
- Puck style low efficiency isolators
Mounting
- IBC isolators
Power Connections
- Neutral ground connections
- Center post busbars
- Low voltage Circuit breakers
- 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
- Right side power connections
- Ground cables between generator and terminal box
- Rear power connections
- Left side power connections
Special Tests / Reports
- Standard engine test charge
- Torsional vibration analysis reports
- PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
- Fuel consumption test
- IBC Certification
- Canadian Standards Association certification
- PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
- Generator test report
- Generator set fuel consumption test
- OSHPD Certification
Starting and Charging
- Air starting motors
- Jacket water heaters
- Starter cover
- 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
- Air pressure regulator
- Electric starting motors
- Engine barring device
- 24 Volt battery set – Dry
Extended Service Coverage
- Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage
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