G3512 750kW Gas Generator Set

Features

  • Cat G3512 Gas Engine

    Cat G3512 Gas Engine

    • Robust high speed block design provides prolonged life and lower owning operationg costs
    • Designed for maximum performance on low pressure pipeline natural gas and hydrogen blends
    • Simple open chamber combustion system for reliability and fuel flexibility
    • Leading edge technology in ignition system and air/fuel ratio control for lower emission and engine efficiency
    • One electronic control module handles all engine functions: ignition, governing, air/fuel ratio control and engine protection
  • SR5 Generator

    SR5 Generator

    • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Caterpillar gas engines
    • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
    • High efficiency
  • Cat ECS 100 Control Panel

  • Cooling System

    Cooling System

    • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 43°C (110°F)
    • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
  • Emissions

    Emissions

    • EPA Certified for use in Emergency and Non-Emergency applications
    • Additional a NOx selectable genset is available to meets most worldwide emissions requirements down to 0.5 g/bhp-hr NOx level without aftertreatment
  • Proven System

    Proven System

    • Field proven in a wide range of applications worldwide
    • Fully prototype tested
    • Certified torsional vibration analysis available
  • Full Range of Attachments

    Full Range of Attachments

    • Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments
    • Factory designed and tested
    • Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation
  • 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

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 52 l

Engine Specifications

Engine Model G3512
Displacement 3173 in³ 52 l
Aspiration TA
Bore 6.7 in 170 mm
Stroke 7.5 in 190 mm
Governor Type ADEM A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length 205.7 in 5224 mm
Width 90 in 2286 mm
Height 99.4 in 2525 mm
Weight 27500 lb 12500 kg

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

Videos

  • Cat ECS Control Panels
G3512 Gas Generator Set

Documents

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