Cat G3516H Gas Engine
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Caterpillar
Gas Generator G3516H
Continuous Rating
2027 / 2007 ekW @ 1.0pf
2027 / 2007 ekW @ 1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
45.30%
45.30%
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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Features
SR5 Generator
EMCP 4.3 Control Panel
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Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Continuous Rating | 2027 / 2007 ekW @ 1.0pf 2027 / 2007 ekW @ 1.0pf |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%) Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%) |
| Maximum Electrical Efficiency | 45.30% 45.30% |
| Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz |
| RPM | 1500 rpm 1500 rpm |
Engine Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | G3516H G3516H |
| Displacement | 4765 in³ 78 l |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Bore | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 8.5 in 215 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.1 12.1 |
| Fuel System | Natural Gas Natural Gas |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 291 in 7395 mm |
| Width | 84 in 2139 mm |
| Height | 95 in 2402 mm |
| Dry Weight – Genset | 40384 lb 18315 kg |
Standard Equipment
Control Panels
- EMCP4.3
Air Inlet
- Package Mounted Air Cleaner with service indicator
- Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator
Cooling
- Jacket water and SCAC driven thermostats
- ANSI Class 150/DN custom flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
- Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and after cooler
- 2nd stage SCAC-Cat Flange
Exhaust
- Center section cooled turbocharger with Cat flanged outlet
- Individual exhaust port and turbocharger outlet wired to integrated temperature sensing module (ITSM) with GCEM providing alarms and shutdowns
- Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
- Cat-flanged face outlet on turbocharger
Fuel System
- Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM
- Electronic fuel metering valve
- 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
Ignition System
- Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM A4)
- Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)
Generator
- Permanent Magnet Excitiation
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Winding temperature detectors
- SR5
- Reactive Droop
- Caterpillar’s Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) with 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
General
- Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
- Paint – Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
- RH Service
- Parts book
- Operation and maintenance manuals
Governing System
- ADEM A4 4-20mA (0-5V) Speed Input
Starting/Charging
- 24V starting motors
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet
- Mounting brackets and piping
- Air cleaner with precleaner
- Heavy Duty air cleaner with precleaner
Circuit Breakers
- No UV trip or package mounted CB Wiring
- Frame Mounting
- MP-Frame 3 Pole Bottom Cable Entry or MP- Frame 6 Pole Bottom Cable Entry
- 4000A, 3-Pole IEC Rated
- 2500/3000/3200A or 4000/5000A Neutral Current Transformer Automatic Selection
- Lower & Upper Covers, Extension Box Roof Cover
- Busbar Mounting
- 4000A, 3-Pole UL Rated
Control Panels
- Remote monitoring software
- Discrete I/O Module, 12 Digital Inputs, 8 ‘Form C’ Relay
- Remote RS485, 32-light Annunciator
- Cat Connect: Ehternet, Satellite, Cell Telematics
- Cross-Current Compensation Current Transformer– 8.7/15 kV Classes
- RTD Module
- Local/Remote PC Monitorring
- 16 Point/32 Light Annunciator with NFPA99-110/CSA282 Configuration
- Remote Monitoring & Control
- Synchronizing module
- Local alarm module
Cooling
- Jacket water coolant heater
- Inlet/Outlet connections
Exhaust
- Flange
- Muffler and spark-arresting muffler with ANSI companion flanges
- Elbow
Generator
- Manual voltage control
- Generator air filter
- Low voltage extension box
- Medium and high voltage generators and attachment
- Cable access box
- Bearing temperature detectors
Starting/Charging
- 24V Battery Charger
- 60A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)
General
- US AID emblem
- Special paint order
- Battery diconnect switch
- Digital diagnostic tool
- Tool set
- Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)
Grid Code Compliance
- 60 Hz: USA
- 50 Hz: Germany, Great Britain, Belgium, Romania, Italy, Ireland, Poland, Netherlands, Spain, France, and European Standard