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Diesel generator sets

Cat® 3516B DGB™ (50 Hz)

The 3516B DGB (Dynamic Gas Blending) generator sets are made to match your continuous and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 1750 to 2275 kVA at 50 Hz, each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and accepts 100 % rated load in one step. Our 3516B DGB generator sets have been developed for low fuel consumption.

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Dynamic Gas Blending™ (DGB™) System

  • DGB system automatically activates when gas supply is detected
  • Reduces diesel consumption by up to 70% using gas substitution while maintaining safe engine operation
  • Control system enables maximum substitution over the widest load range in the industry
  • Maintains traditional diesel generator set power and transient response performance
  • Accepts a wide range of gas quality and automatically adjusts to fuel quality changes, eliminating the need for field calibration
  • Maintains existing diesel maintenance and overhaul intervals

Cat<sup class="cf-reg">®</sup> Diesel Engine

  • Rugged, durable design with reliable performance proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Certified alternative fuels including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), Renewable Diesel (RD) and Hydrotreated Renewable Diesel (HRD) which meet EN 15940 or ASTM D975 can be used or blended with EN 590 diesel

Cat Generator Set Package

  • Accepts 100% block load in one step
  • Meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
  • Conforms to ISO 8528-5 G3 load acceptance requirements
  • Reliability verified through torsional vibration, fuel consumption, oil consumption, transient performance, and endurance testing

Alternators

  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing generator
  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines

Cat<sup class="cf-reg">®</sup> Energy Control System (ECS)

  • User-friendly interface and navigation
  • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirements
  • Expansion modules and site specific programming for specific customer requirements
  • Graphical touchscreen display
  • Easily upgradeable

Warranty

  • 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime and Continuous ratings
  • Extended service protection is available to provide extended coverage options

Financing

  • Caterpillar offers an array of financial products to help you succeed through financial service excellence
  • Options include loans, finance lease, operating lease, working capital, and revolving line of credit
  • Contact your local Cat dealer for availability in your region

Up to 70% Natural Gas Fuel Mixture

The transient response of diesel with the economy and low emissions of natural gas.

Over 4,000,000,000 Global Operating Hours

Proven performance in heavy-duty applications

Over 200,000 Shipped

Since 1981, leading the large engine market

Generator Set Specifications
Prime Power Rating2275/2000 kVA
Continuous Rating2000/1750 kVA
Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow Fuel Consumption
Voltage380 to 11000 Volts
Frequency50 Hz
Speed1500 rpm
Duty CyclePrime, Continuous
Maximum Rating2275 kVA
Minimum Rating1750 kVA
Engine Specifications
Engine Model3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore6.69 in
Stroke7.48 in
Stroke - HD8.46 in
Displacement4210.64 in
Displacement - HD4764.73 in³
Compression Ratio14.0:1 Std 15.5:1 HD
AspirationTA
Fuel SystemElectronic unit injection
Governor TypeAdem™4
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Minimum268.3 in
Length - Maximum276.1 in
Width - Minimum90.1 in
Width - Maximum90.1 in
Height - Minimum94.1 in
Height - Maximum94.1 in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)33300 lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)36280 lb

Air Cleaner

  • Single element with service indicator

Starting

  • Dual electric starters

Cooling

  • No Radiator
  • No Radiator

Mounting System

  • Rails

Controller

  • Cat ECS 100

Telematics

  • Ethernet

Alternator

  • Random Wound
  • Internal Excitation (IE)

Power Termination

  • Busbar
  • Electric Power Ratings Guide
    application/pdf
  • 3516B DGB, 50 Hz, 2000 kVA Prime, 1750 kVA Cont., Low Fuel Consumption or Low Emissions Spec Sheet
    application/pdf
  • 3516B DGB, 50 Hz, 2275 kVA Prime, 2000 kVA Cont., Low Fuel Consumption Spec Sheet
    application/pdf

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