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Diesel Generator Sets

3516C Generator Set

Maximum Rating

3125 kVA

Minimum Rating

2250 kVA

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2 - 1808 rpm
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    SPECIFICATIONS

    Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

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      Engine Specifications

      Engine Model

      3516C, ATAAC, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

      Bore

      6.69 in

      Stroke

      8.46 in

      Displacement

      4,765 in³

      Compression Ratio

      14.7:1

      Aspiration

      ATAAC

      Fuel System

      Electronic unit injection

      Governor Type

      Adem™A3

      Generator Set Dimensions

      Length - Minimum

      332.3 in

      Length - Maximum

      336.2 in

      Width - Maximum

      100.5 in

      Height - Maximum

      136.9 in

      Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)

      46,077 lb

      Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)

      47,620 lb

      Generator Set Specifications

      Maximum Rating

      3125 kVA

      Minimum Rating

      2250 kVA

      Emissions/Fuel Strategy

      U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2 - 1808 rpm

      Voltage

      380 to 11000 Volts

      Frequency

      50 Hz

      Speed

      1808 rpm

      Duty Cycle

      Standby, Mission Critical
      STANDARD EQUIPMENT

      • Air Inlet System
        • Air cleaner; single element canister type
      • Cooling
        • Package mounted radiator
      • Exhaust
        • Exhaust flange outlet
      • Fuel
        • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
        • Fuel priming pump
      • Generator
        • IP23 Protection
        • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
      • Power Termination
        • Busbar
      • Control Panel
        • Cat Genset controller
      • Control System
        • 24 Volt DC operation
        • EMCP 4.2B
        • Environmental sealed front face
        • RFI suppression
        • Caterpillar's voltage regulator
        • Emergency stop pushbutton
        • 3 Phase voltage sensing
        • Generator set packages include:
        • Text alarm/event descriptions
        • Generator mounted - rear facing
        • KVAR / PF modes
        • IVR includes reactive droop capability
        • Min / max exciter
        • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
        • Speed adjust
        • Controls:
        • Engine cycle crank
        • Auto/start/stop control
        • Alarm acknowledge
        • Engine cool
        • PLC functionality
        • Load histogram feature
        • Lamp test
        • Customizable screens
        • Digital indication for:
        • 3 Phase
        • RPM
        • 0 True RMS AC metering
        • +/- 2% accuracy
        • DC volts
        • Operating hours
        • Coolant temperature
        • Amps (per phase & average)
        • Volts (L-L & L-N)
        • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
        • Power factor (per phase & average)
        • Frequency (Hz)
        • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
        • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
        • kW (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 -
        • kVAr-hr (total)
        • Low oil pressure
        • kW-hr (total)
        • Cat connect
        • Failure to start (overcrank)
        • Overcurrent (50/51)
        • Communications:
        • Low coolant temperature
        • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
        • Low coolant level
        • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
        • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
        • High coolant temperature
        • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
        • Programmable protective relaying functions:
        • Number of I/O varies on options selected
        • 1 Programmable digital outputs
        • Serial annunciator module data link
        • Accessory module data link
        • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
        • Over/under voltage (27/59)
        • Overspeed
        • 3 Analog inputs
        • Generator phase sequence
        • Reverse power (kW) (32)
      • Governing System
        • ADEM A3
      • Cooling System
        • Certified standard PGS provided
      • Exhaust System
        • Dry exhaust manifold
        • Flanged faced outlet(s)
      • Fuel System
        • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
        • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
        • Secondary fuel filters
      • General
        • Right hand servicing
        • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
        • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
        • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
        • SAE standard rotation
      • Generator and Attachments
        • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
        • 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
        • Winding temperature detectors
        • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
        • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
        • 6 Lead
        • Form wound
        • NEMA standard hole pattern
        • Medium voltage:
        • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient
          (105C prime / 130C standby)
        • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
          (125C prime/150C standby)
        • High voltage:
        • Anti-condensation space heater
        • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
      • Literature
        • Parts book
      • Lubrication System
        • Integral lube oil cool
        • Gear type lube oil pump
        • Fumes disposal
        • Oil drain lines and valve
        • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
        • Lubricating oil
      • Mounting System
        • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
        • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
        • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
      • Starting System
        • Battery disconnect switch
        • 45 Amp Charging alternator
        • 24 Volt electric starting motor
        • Battery and battery rack w/cables

      OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

      • Control System
        • EMCP 4.4
      • Air Inlet System
        • Dual element air cleaner
        • Single element filter
      • Exhaust
        • Exhaust mufflers
      • Generator
        • Anti-condensation heater
        • Oversize and premium generators
        • Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
      • Cooling System
        • Standard ambient radiators
        • Coolant
        • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
        • Optional installed radiators
        • Water level switch gauges
        • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
      • Power Termination
        • Circuit breakers, UL listed
        • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
      • Crankcase System
        • No explosion relief valves
        • Explosion relief valves
        • Ventilation system
      • Control Panels
        • Load share module
        • Digital I/O module
        • Generator temperature monitoring & protection
        • Remote monitoring software
      • Mounting
        • IBC isolators
      • Exhaust System
        • Y Adapters
        • Mufflers
        • Exhaust offset
        • Flexible fittings
        • Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
        • Flange and exhaust expanders
        • Elbows
        • Tier 4 clean emissions module
        • Clean emission parts
        • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
        • Flanges
      • Starting/Charging
        • Oversize batteries
        • Air starting motor with control and silencer
        • Battery chargers
        • Heavy duty starting system
        • Charging alternator
        • Jacket water heater
      • Fuel System
        • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
        • Primary fuel filter
      • General
        • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
        • UL 2200 package
        • Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
        • EEC Declaration of Conformity
        • US aid emblem
        • CSA Certification
        • Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
        • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
        • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
        • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
        • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
        • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
      • Generators and Attachments
        • Generator conversion
        • Space heater
        • Thermostat for 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
        • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
      • Instrumentation
        • Pyrometer and thermocouples
      • Lubrication System
        • Lube oil in standard sump
        • Oil level regulator
        • Prelube pumps
      • Mounting System
        • Puck style low efficiency isolators
        • IBC vibration isolators
        • Spring type vibration isolators
      • Power Connections
        • Neutral ground connections
        • Left side power connections
        • Low voltage Circuit breakers
        • Ground cables between generator and terminal box
        • 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
        • Rear power connections
        • Center post busbars
        • Right side power connections
      • Special Tests / Reports
        • Fuel consumption test
        • Generator set fuel consumption test
        • Generator test report
        • Canadian Standards Association certification
        • Torsional vibration analysis reports
        • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
        • IBC Certification
        • Standard engine test charge
        • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
        • OSHPD Certification
      • Starting and Charging
        • Air pressure regulator
        • Air starting motors
        • Jacket water heaters
        • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
        • Starter cover
        • Engine barring device
        • Electric starting motors
        • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
      • Extended Service Coverage
        • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

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