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Cat

3616 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

Maximum Rating

7520 kVA

Minimum Rating

4700 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel Consumption

Overview

Producing reliable power from 4700 to 7520 kVA at 50 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 7520 kVA
    Minimum Rating 4700 kVA
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption
    Frequency 50 Hz
    Speed 720 & 1000 rpm
    Duty Cycle Standby, 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

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

Cooling System

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

Exhaust System

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

  • Oil pressure regulating valve
  • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves
  • Oil filler and dipstick
  • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
  • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff

Mounting System

  • Engine and generator mounting
  • Damper, torsional vibration

Starting / Charging System

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

General:

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

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

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

Cooling System

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

Exhaust System

  • Weld flange and related hardware
  • Flexible exhaust fittings

Fuel System

  • Duplex primary fuel strainer
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Fuel system connections

Generator System

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

Governor System

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

Lube System

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

Mounting System

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

Starting / Charging System

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

General:

  • Custom paint colors