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3616 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

Maximum Rating

5320 ekW

Minimum Rating

3350 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel Consumption

Overview

Producing reliable power from 3350 to 5320 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3616 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We’ve designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set is certified for low fuel consumption.

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Specifications

  • Generator Set Specifications
    Spec Value
    Maximum Rating 5320 ekW
    Minimum Rating 3350 ekW
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption
    Frequency 60 Hz
    Speed 720 & 900 rpm
    Duty Cycle Prime, Continuous
  • Engine Specifications
    Spec Value
    Engine Model 3616 V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
    Bore 11 in
    Stroke 11.8 in
    Displacement 18032 in³
    Compression Ratio 13:01
    Aspiration TA
    Fuel System Direct unit injection
    Governor Type Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
  • Generator Set Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Length - Maximum 404 in
    Width - Maximum 99.62 in
    Height - Maximum 156.6 in
    Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 141840 lb

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner
  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
  • Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
  • Air inlet shutoff

Cooling System

  • Three-bundle oil cooler
  • Jacket water thermostats
  • Water temperature regulator
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Front Mounted turbos

Exhaust System

  • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
  • Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting

Fuel System

  • Simplex or duplex

Generator System

  • Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by dealer

Governor System

  • UG Actuator

Lube System

  • Service Side Engine mounted on Cylinder Block Inspection Covers
  • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
  • Oil filler and dipstick
  • Oil pressure regulating valve
  • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves

Mounting System

  • Damper, torsional vibration
  • Engine and generator mounting

Starting / Charging System

  • Line group for single point custom connection
  • Two Motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side
  • Air silencer
  • Vane type air starter

General:

  • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/Aftercooler/Oil cooler water
  • Paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Heavy duty air cleaner
  • Soot filter
  • Boost control valve
  • Vertical support bracket
  • Air Inlet Adapter
  • Air cleaner louver assembly

Cooling System

  • Cooling system aids
  • Auxiliary water pump
  • Heat exchanger for single circuit
  • Expansion tank
  • Heating aids

Exhaust System

  • Flexible exhaust Fittings
  • Weld flange and related hardware

Fuel System

  • Duplex Primary Fuel Strainer
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Fuel system connections

Generator System

  • 3 Phase, Six Leads, WYE
  • Anti-condensation space heaters
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Busbar connections
  • Class F insulation

Governor System

  • 723 Plus
  • Electronic/actuators
  • EGB actuator
  • Digital programmers
  • 230 UA
  • Battery backup/power supply

Lube System

  • Lube ANSI Adapter (Emergency connection)
  • Oil pan drain valve

Mounting System

  • Isolator
  • Non-vertically Restrained
  • Vertically Restrained
  • Spring type vibration isolators

Starting / Charging System

  • Pressure reducing valve
  • Compressed air flex hose
  • Turbine type air starters
  • Redundant air starters

General:

  • Custom paint colors