3516E Generator Set

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Features

  • Cat Generator Set Package

    Cat Generator Set Package

    • Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
    • Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
    • Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements
  • Cat Diesel Engine

    Cat Diesel Engine

    • Reliable, rugged, durable design
    • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
    • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
  • SR5 Alternator

    SR5 Alternator

    • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
    • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
    • Robust Class H insulation
  • Cat Control Panel

    Cat Control Panel

    • User-friendly interface and navigation
    • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
    • Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements
  • Cooling System

    Cooling System

    • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50�C (122�F)
    • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
  • Certifications

    Certifications

    • EU Declaration of Conformity
    • EU Declaration of Incorporation
    • Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
  • One Safe Source

    One Safe Source

    • Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package performance
    • The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
    • Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
    • Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system
  • Worldwide Product Support

    Worldwide Product Support

    • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
    • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements

Specifications

Units for specifications

Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Rating 3500 kVA
Minimum Rating 3000 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Tier 2 Equivalent - 1800 rpm
Voltage 380 to 11000 volts
Frequency 50 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical

Engine Specifications

Engine Model 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.69 in 170 mm
Stroke 8.46 in 215 mm
Displacement 4765 in³ 78.1 l
Compression Ratio 14.7:1
Aspiration ATAAC
Fuel System Electronic Unit Injection
Governor Type Adem™5

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum 335.1 in 8513 mm
Length - Maximum 335.1 in 8513 mm
Width - Minimum 104 in 2640 mm
Width - Maximum 104 in 2460 mm
Height - Minimum 131.6 in 3342 mm
Height - Maximum 131.6 in 3342 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 50706 lb 23000 kg
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 50,706 lb 23,000 kg

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner; single element canister type

Control System

  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • IVR includes reactive droop capability
  • KVAR / PF modes
  • EMCP 4.2B
  • 3 Phase voltage sensing
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • Generator set packages include:
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Caterpillar's voltage regulator
  • RFI suppression
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
  • Min / max exciter
  • Controls:
  • Speed adjust
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Engine cool
  • Customizable screens
  • PLC functionality
  • Lamp test
  • Load histogram feature
  • Accessory module data link
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
  • 3 Phase
  • +/- 2% accuracy
  • High coolant temperature
  • 0 True RMS AC metering
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • Communications:
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Over/under voltage (27/59)
  • Overcurrent (50/51)
  • RPM
  • Number of I/O varies on options selected
  • Overspeed
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Low coolant temperature
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • 3 Analog inputs
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • Digital indication for:
  • Low coolant level
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Cat connect
  • 1 Programmable digital outputs
  • DC volts
  • Operating hours
  • Coolant temperature
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for: Low oil pressure - High coolant temperature - Overspeed - Emergency stop - Failure to start (overcrank) - Low coolant temperature - Low coolant level -
  • Low oil pressure
  • kW-hr (total)
  • kVAr-hr (total)

Cooling System

  • ATAAC - 3516E package radiators shipped installed
  • Certified standard PGS provided

Exhaust System

  • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Dry exhaust manifold

Fuel System

  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose

General

  • Right hand servicing
  • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00

Generator and Attachments

  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Medium voltage:
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • High voltage:
  • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • Form wound
  • Low voltage: Random wound - Internal excitation (IE) - Winding temperature detectors - NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby) - Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry - NEMA standard hole pattern
  • 6 Lead
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)

Governing System

  • ADEM A5

Literature

  • Parts book
  • Operation & Maintenance Manual

Lubrication System

  • Integral lube oil cool
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Lubricating oil
  • Fumes disposal

Mounting System

  • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
  • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose

Starting System

  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Battery and battery rack w/cables
  • 45 Amp Charging alternator

Optional Equipment

Control System

  • EMCP 4.4

Air Inlet System

  • Single element filter
  • Dual element air cleaner

Cooling System

  • Standard ambient radiators
  • Water level switch gauges
  • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
  • Optional installed radiators
  • Coolant
  • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators

Crankcase System

  • Ventilation system
  • No explosion relief valves
  • Explosion relief valves

Exhaust System

  • Y Adapters

Fuel System

  • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
  • Primary fuel filter

General

  • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
  • US aid emblem

Generators and Attachments

  • Space heater
  • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
  • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
  • Alternator air cleaner
  • Thermostat for space heater
  • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
  • Generator conversion

Instrumentation

  • Pyrometer and thermocouples

Lubrication System

  • Oil level regulator
  • Prelube pumps
  • Lube oil in standard sump

Mounting System

  • Puck style low efficiency isolators
  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • IBC vibration isolators

Power Connections

  • Neutral ground connections
  • Center post busbars
  • Right side power connections

Special Tests / Reports

  • Generator set fuel consumption test
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • Standard engine test charge
  • Canadian Standards Association certification
  • Generator test report
  • IBC Certification
  • OSHPD Certification
  • Fuel consumption test
  • Torsional vibration analysis reports
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor

Starting and Charging

  • Starter cover
  • Air pressure regulator
  • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
  • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
  • Jacket water heaters
  • Air starting motors
  • Electric starting motors
  • Engine barring device

Extended Service Coverage

  • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage
3516E 50Hz Tier 2 Enhanced Transient Response

Documents

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