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Diesel Generator Sets

3516C Generator Set

Maximum Rating

2500 ekW

Minimum Rating

1650 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy

U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2
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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

      7.48 in

      Stroke - HD

      8.46 in

      Displacement

      4,764.73 in

      Compression Ratio

      14.7:1

      Aspiration

      TA

      Fuel System

      Electronic unit injection

      Governor Type

      Adem™3

      Generator Set Dimensions

      Length - Minimum

      266.2 in

      Length - Maximum

      276.3 in

      Width - Minimum

      92.1 in

      Width - Maximum

      92.1 in

      Height - Minimum

      118 in

      Height - Maximum

      118 in

      Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)

      35,880 lb

      Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)

      38,780 lb

      Generator Set Specifications

      Maximum Rating

      2500 ekW

      Minimum Rating

      1650 ekW

      Emissions/Fuel Strategy

      U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2

      Voltage

      380 to 13800 Volts

      Frequency

      60 Hz

      Speed

      1800 rpm

      Duty Cycle

      Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous

      Standby Rating

      2500/2250/2000 ekW

      Prime Power Rating

      2250/2045/1825 ekW
      STANDARD EQUIPMENT

      • Air Inlet System
        • Air cleaner; single element canister type
      • Cooling
        • Package mounted radiator
      • Exhaust
        • Exhaust flange outlet
      • Control Panels
        • Communications:
        • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
        • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
        • Generator mounted - rear facing
        • 1 Programmable digital outputs
        • Auto/start/stop control -
        • Serial annunciator module data link
        • Engine cool-down timer
        • 24 Volt DC operation
        • Controls:
        • Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage
          regulator (IVR). IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing,
          KVAR / PF modes, RFI suppression, min / max exciter.
          Limiter and exciter diode monitor
        • Alarm acknowledge
        • Cat connect
        • Engine cycle crank
        • Text alarm/event descriptions
        • Overcurrent (50 / 51)
        • Accessory module data link
        • Cat ECS 100
        • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
        • Emergency stop pushbutton
        • Speed adjust
        • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
        • Number of I/O varies on options selected
        • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
        • Environmental sealed front face
        • Load histogram feature
        • Lamp test
        • PLC functionality
        • Customizable screens -0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
        • Digital indication for:
        • Operating hours
        • RPM
        • DC volts
        • Frequency (Hz)
        • Coolant temperature
        • Volts (L-L & L-N)
        • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
        • Amps (per phase & average)
        • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
        • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
        • kW (per phase, average & percent)
        • Power factor (per phase & average)
        • kW-hr (total)
        • kVAr-hr (total)
        • High coolant temperature
        • Overspeed
        • Failure to start (overcrank)
        • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
        • Emergency stop
        • Low oil pressure
        • Low coolant level
        • Low coolant temperature
        • Programmable protective relaying functions:
        • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
        • Generator phase sequence
        • Over/under voltage (27 / 59)
        • Reverse power (kW) (32)
      • Fuel
        • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
      • Generator
        • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
        • IP23 Protection
      • Power Termination
        • Busbar
      • Control Panel
        • Cat ECS Genset controller
      • Cooling System
        • Certified standard PGS provided
      • Exhaust System
        • Flanged faced outlet(s)
        • Dry exhaust manifold
      • Fuel System
        • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
        • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
        • Secondary fuel filters
        • Fuel priming pump
      • General
        • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
        • Right hand servicing
        • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
        • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
        • SAE standard rotation
      • Generator and Attachments
        • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
        • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
        • Low voltage:
        • NEMA standard hole pattern
        • Medium voltage:
        • Anti-condensation space heater
        • 6 Lead
        • Random wound
        • Form wound
        • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
        • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
        • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
        • Internal excitation (IE)
        • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
        • High voltage:
        • Winding temperature detectors
        • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
      • Governing System
        • ADEM A3
      • Literature
        • Parts book
      • Lubrication System
        • Lubricating oil
        • Fumes disposal
        • Integral lube oil cool
        • Oil drain lines and valve
        • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
        • Gear type lube oil pump
      • 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
      • Exhaust
        • Exhaust mufflers
      • Air Inlet System
        • Single element filter
        • Dual element air cleaner
      • Generator
        • Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
        • Oversize and premium generators
        • Anti-condensation heater
      • Cooling System
        • Coolant
        • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
        • Optional installed radiators
        • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
        • Standard ambient radiators
        • Water level switch gauges
      • Power Termination
        • Circuit breakers, UL listed
        • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
      • Crankcase System
        • Explosion relief valves
        • Ventilation system
        • No explosion relief valves
      • Control Panels
        • Load share module
        • Digital I/O module
        • Generator temperature monitoring & protection
        • Remote monitoring software
      • Mounting
        • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
        • IBC isolators
      • Exhaust System
        • Y Adapters
        • Flexible fittings
        • Exhaust offset
        • Tier 4 clean emissions module
        • Elbows
        • Flange and exhaust expanders
        • Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
        • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
        • Flanges
        • Mufflers
        • Clean emission parts
      • Starting/Charging
        • Oversize batteries
        • Battery chargers
        • Charging alternator
        • Air starting motor with control and silencer
        • Heavy duty starting system
      • Fuel System
        • Primary fuel filter
      • General
        • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
        • UL 2200 package
        • CSA Certification
        • EEC Declaration of Conformity
        • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
        • Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
        • US aid emblem
        • Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
        • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
        • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
        • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
        • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
      • Generators and Attachments
        • High voltage: 12470, 13200, 13800 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm,FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
        • High voltage: 6300, 6600, 6900 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
        • Thermostat for space heater
        • Low / Medium voltage: 380, 440, 480, 600 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
        • Low / Medium voltage: 380, 416, 440, 480, 600, 2400, 4160 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600, 1800 Frame
        • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
        • Generator conversion
        • Space heater kit
        • Alternator air cleaner
      • Instrumentation
        • Pyrometer and thermocouples
      • Lubrication System
        • Oil level regulator
        • Lube oil in standard sump
        • Prelube pumps
      • Mounting System
        • Puck style low efficiency isolators
        • Spring type vibration isolators
        • IBC vibration isolators
      • Power Connections
        • Ground cables between generator and terminal box
        • Neutral ground connections
        • Left side power connections
        • Center post busbars
        • Right side power connections
        • 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
        • Rear power connections
        • Low voltage Circuit breakers
      • Special Tests / Reports
        • IBC Certification
        • Fuel consumption test
        • Generator test report
        • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
        • Torsional vibration analysis reports
        • OSHPD Certification
        • Generator set fuel consumption test
        • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
        • Standard engine test charge
        • Canadian Standards Association certification
      • Starting and Charging
        • Air pressure regulator
        • Starter cover
        • Air starting motors
        • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
        • Electric starting motors
        • Jacket water heaters
        • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
        • Engine barring device
      • Extended Service Coverage
        • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

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