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Caterpillar

Gas Generator G3512H

Continuous Rating

1515 ekW / 1505 ekW @1.0pf

1515 ekW / 1505 ekW @1.0pf

Fuel Type

Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)

Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)

Maximum Electrical Efficiency

44.90%

44.90%

Overview

From natural gas to biogas, coal mine gases, or hydrogen fuel blends to support combined heat and power (CHP), emergency power, and local grid support applications, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.

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Specifications

Spec Value
Continuous Rating 1515 ekW / 1505 ekW @1.0pf 1515 ekW / 1505 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%) Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
Maximum Electrical Efficiency 44.90% 44.90%
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz
RPM 1500 rpm 1500 rpm
Spec Value
Engine Model G3512H G3512H
Displacement 3574 in³ 59 l
Aspiration TA TA
Bore 6.7 in 170 mm
Stroke 8.5 in 215 mm
Governor Type ADEM A4 ADEM A4
Spec Value
Length 223 in 5656 mm
Width 76 in 1921 mm
Height 91 in 2308 mm
Dry Weight – Genset 31085 lb 14100 kg

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet

  • Package Mounted Air Cleaner with service indicator

Cooling

  • Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
  • 2nd Stage CAT Flange
  • ANSI Class 150 JW Connection
  • Engine driven pumps for jacket water and aftercooler cooling

Control Panels

  • Dedicated customer wiring terminals

Control Panel

  • EMCP4.3

Exhaust

  • Dry exhaust manifolds insulated and shielded
  • Center section cooled turbocharger with Cat flanged outlet

Generator

  • High efficiency low voltage Cat generator, permanent magnet excitation, digital regulation, IP23 water ingress protection, & form wound construction.

Starting/Charging

  • Electric Starter

General

  • Paint – Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
  • Crankshaft vibration damper and guard

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet

  • Mounting brackets and piping
  • Air cleaner with precleaner

Control Panels

  • Remote annunciator

Circuit Breakers

  • Frame mounting circuit breaker orientation
  • 2500A 3-pole IEC rated circuit breakers
  • Rear Mounted Circuit Breaker
  • 3000A/3200A/4000A UL100% Rated Masterpact circuit breaker (60 Hz only)
  • LSI Long-Time, LSI-P Long-Time, LSIG Long-Time, LSIG-P Long-Time,

Control Panel

  • Language Options
  • Cable Shroud Location
  • Engine failure relay
  • Discrete I/O module, 12 digital points, 8 ‘Form C’ relay
  • 16 point/32 light annunciator with NFPA99-110/CSA282 configuration
  • Empty Upper Box Right/Left
  • Local Alarm module
  • Synchronization module
  • Cat Connect: Ethernet, satellite, or cell telematics
  • Local/Remote PC Monitorring
  • Right/Left/Rear Extension Box

Cooling

  • Remote radiator for JW and SCAC circuits
  • 220V (50Hz), 240V (60Hz), 480V (60Hz) JW heater

Exhaust

  • Flexible fitting [305mm x 305mm (12in. X 12in.)] w/ 12 bolt-flanges
  • 406mm (16in.) sparking-arresting muffler with companion flange
  • Exhaust expander [250mm-329mm (10in-12in)]
  • 305mm (12 in.) flange
  • Muffler options
  • Elbow exhaust

Fuel System

  • 1/2″ NPT gas train conduit connectors
  • 3, 0-100kPag 4-20mA gas train pressure sensors
  • Fuel Filter
  • Gas knockdown regulators

General

  • Digital Diagnostic tool
  • US Aid emblem

Generator

  • Generator air filter
  • Manual voltage control
  • Cable access box
  • RTD Monitorring
  • Bearing temperature detectors

Governing System

  • ADEM A4 4-20mA (0-5V) speed input

Starting/Charging

  • Battery with cables and rack
  • 24V Starting motors
  • 20A, 24VDC battery charger
  • 45A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)
  • Jacket water heater

Grid Code Compliance

  • 60 Hz: USA
  • 50 Hz: Germany, Great Britain, Belgium, Romania, Italy, Ireland, Poland, Netherlands, Spain, France, and European Standard

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