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Caterpillar

G3512 750kW Gas Generator Set

Gas Standby Rating

750 ekW @ 0.8pf

Fuel Type

Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

U.S. EPA Certified for Non-Emergency Stationary Genset

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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Features

Specifications

  • Generator Set Specifications
    Spec Value
    Gas Standby Rating 750 ekW @ 0.8pf
    Fuel Type Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Certified for Non-Emergency Stationary Genset
    RPM 1800 rpm
    Frequency 60 Hz
    Displacement 3173 in³
  • Engine Specifications
    Spec Value
    Engine Model G3512
    Displacement 3173 in³
    Aspiration TA
    Bore 6.7 in
    Stroke 7.5 in
    Governor Type ADEM A4
  • Generator Set Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Length 205.7 in
    Width 90 in
    Height 99.4 in
    Weight 27500 lb

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet

  • Dual air cleaners, 1 per side, with service indicator
  • Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator

Control Panel

  • Cat ECS 100

Cooling

  • Engine driven pumps for jacket water and separate circuit aftercooler
  • Jacket water and SCAC engine-driven pumps
  • Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
  • LH or RG connections when radiator is not selected
  • Package mounted radiator

Fuel

  • NOx sensor based air-fuel-ratio control
  • 0.5 to 5 psi engine fuel inlet pressure
  • Pipeline Natural Gas: 800-1000 BTU/scf and 70-100 Methane Number
  • Gas Train: NFPA37 and CSA B149.3

Exhaust

  • 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

  • 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
  • Engine-installed electronic control valve
  • Gas pressure regulator
  • 24V DC energized-to-run (ETR) gas shutoff valve

General

  • Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
  • Operation and maintenance manuals
  • Parts book
  • Paint- Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black 
  • RH Service

Lubrication

  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Cartridge style oil filter

Generator

  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • NEMA Class H insulation
  • SR5
  • Permanent Magnet Excitiation
  • Caterpillar's Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) including reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, and a min/max exciter

Governing System

  • ADEM A4

Ignition System

  • Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST) 
  • Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM A4) 

Governing

  • ADEM A4 speed governor with 4 to 20ma (0V to 5V) speed input

Starting/Charging

  • 24V DC starting motors
  • Batteries with rack and cables
  • Electric Starter

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet

  • Mounting brackets and piping
  • Air cleaner with precleaner

Circuit Breakers

  • S LSI, G LSIG, P LSIG-P, 4th Digit Type
  • Right, left, rear mounted
  • 1200A, 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated P-Frame Circuit Breakers
  • 1600A, 2000A 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated R-Frame Circuit Breakers
  • 2000A 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated Masterpact Circuit Breakers
  • 100% rated, 3-pole (UL/CSA/IEC) 5th Digit Rating
  • 3-pole (IEC 947-2 rated)
  • Frame mounting

Control Panel

  • Remote annunciator
  • Local alarm module
  • Local PC monitoring
  • Engine failure relay
  • Remote PC monitoring

Cooling

  • Coolant level drain line with valves, fan with guard
  • Remote radiator for JW and SCAC circuits, level switch included but not wired
  • Inlet/Outlet connections

Exhaust

  • 305 mm (12in.) elbow
  • 18, 25 dBA Attenuation
  • Flexible fittings
  • 305 mm (12 in.) muffler
  • 305mm (12 in) spark arresting muffler
  • 305 mm (12 in.) flange

Fuel System

  • 3, 0-100 kPag, 4-20mA gas train pressure sensors

General

  • Special paint order
  • US AID emblem
  • Tool set
  • Digital diagnostic tool

Generator

  • Cable access box
  • Generator air filter
  • European bus bars
  • Low voltage extension box
  • Bearing temperature detectors

Starting/Charging

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

Grid Code Compliance

  • 60 Hz: USA