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G3516 1500kW Gas Generator Set
Gas Standby Rating
1500 ekW @ 0.8pf
1500 ekW @ 0.8pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified
U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified
Overview
Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Fast Response generator sets engineered to deliver unmatched performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
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Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Gas Standby Rating | 1500 ekW @ 0.8pf 1500 ekW @ 0.8pf |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%) Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%) |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified |
| RPM | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
| Frequency | 60 Hz 60 Hz |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 11.5 |
Engine Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | G3516 G3516 |
| Displacement | 4765 in³ 78 l |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Bore | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 8.5 in 215 mm |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 275.6 in 7000 mm |
| Width | 92.3 in 2345 mm |
| Height | 128.5 in 3265 mm |
| Weight | 40384 lb 18315 kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet
- Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator
Control Panel
- Cat ECS 100
Cooling
- Jacket water and SCAC engine-driven pumps
- Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
Exhaust
- Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
- Individual exhaust port and turbocharger outlet wired to integrated temperature sensing module (ITSM) with GCEM providing alarms and shutdowns
- Cat-flanged face outlet on turbocharger
Fuel System
- Fuel system is sized for 31.5 to 47.2 MJ/NM3 dry pipeline natural gas with pressure of 10.2 to 34.5KPa to the engine fuel control valve
- Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM
- Gas pressure regulator
- 24V DC energized-to-run (ETR) gas shutoff valve
- Engine-installed electronic control valve
General
- Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
- Paint- Caterpillar Yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
- RH Service
- Operation and maintenance manuals
- Parts book
Generator
- Permanent Magnet Excitiation
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Winding temperature detectors
- NEMA Class H insulation
- Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
- SR5
Starting/Charging
- Electric Starter
- 24V starting motors
- Jacket water heater
- Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)
Governing System
- ADEM A4
Ignition System
- Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)
- Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM A4)
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet
- Air cleaner with precleaner
Control Panel
- Remote annunciator
- Local alarm module
- Remote PC monitoring
- Engine failure relay
- Local PC monitoring
- EMCP 4.4
Circuit Breakers
- S LSI, G LSIG, P LSIG-P, 4th Digit Type
- 100% rated, 3-pole (UL/CSA/IEC) 5th Digit Rating
- 3-pole (IEC 947-2 rated)
- 2000A, 2500A, 3000A 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated Masterpact Circuit Breakers
- 1600A, 2000A 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated R-Frame Circuit Breakers
- Frame mounting
Cooling
- Coolant level drain line with valves, fan with guard
- Package mounted radiator
Exhaust
- 305 mm (12 in.) muffler
- 305 mm (12 in.) flange
- 305mm (12 in) spark arresting muffler
- 305 mm (12in.) elbow
- 18, 25 dBA Attenuation
Fuel System
- 3, 0-100 kPag, 4-20mA gas train pressure sensors
General
- Digital diagnostic tool
Generator
- European bus bars
- Bearing temperature detectors
- Low voltage extension box
- Generator air filter
- Cable access box
Starting/Charging
- 45A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)
- 20A, 24VDC battery charger
Grid Code Compliance
- 60 Hz: USA