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3516 Diesel Generator Set

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Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating 2000 kVA
Prime Power Rating 1825 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage 380 to 11000 Volts
Frequency 50 Hz
Speed 1500 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating 2000 kVA
Minimum Rating 1600 kVA

Engine Specifications

Engine Model 3516 TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.69in
Stroke 7.48in
Displacement 4210.64in³
Compression Ratio 13.0:1
Aspiration TA
Fuel System Mechanical unit injection
Governor Type Woodward

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum 232.9in
Width - Maximum 90in
Height - Maximum 93.2in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 33900lb

Standard Equipment

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

Optional Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Dual element air cleaner
    • Single element filter
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust mufflers
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  • Cooling System
    • Optional installed radiators
    • Coolant
    • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
    • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
    • Standard ambient radiators
    • Water level switch gauges
  • Generator
    • Internal excitation (IE)
    • Anti-condensation heater
    • Oversize and premium generators
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Crankcase System
    • No explosion relief valves
    • Ventilation system
    • Explosion relief valves
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • Control Panels
    • Remote monitoring software
    • Generator temperature monitoring & protection
    • Load share module
    • Digital I/O module
    • EMCP 4.2B
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust offset
    • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
    • Flexible fittings
    • Mufflers
    • Tier 4 clean emissions module
    • Elbows
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
    • Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
    • Flanges
    • Clean emission parts
    • Y Adapters
  • Mounting
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC isolators
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
    • Primary fuel filter
  • Starting/charging
    • Jacket water heater
    • Oversize batteries
    • Battery chargers
    • Air starting motor with control and silencer
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Charging alternator
  • General
    • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
    • US aid emblem
  • Generators And Attachments
    • Thermostat for space heater
    • Alternator air cleaner
    • Differential current transformers (DCT)
    • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
    • Generator conversion
    • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
    • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
    • Space heater
  • Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
  • Lubrication System
    • Oil level regulator
    • Prelube pumps
    • Lube oil in standard sump
  • Mounting System
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
  • Power Connections
    • Neutral ground connections
    • Center post busbars
    • Right side power connections
    • Rear power connections
    • 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
    • Left side power connections
    • Ground cables between generator and terminal box
    • Low voltage Circuit breakers
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • IBC Certification
    • Standard engine test charge
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Generator test report
    • Fuel consumption test
    • Canadian Standards Association certification
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • OSHPD Certification
    • Torsional vibration analysis reports
    • Generator set fuel consumption test
  • Starting And Charging
    • Electric starting motors
    • Air pressure regulator
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • Engine barring device
    • Starter cover
    • Air starting motors
    • Jacket water heaters
    • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
  • Extended Service Coverage
    • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage