Diesel generator sets
Cat® 3516B DGB™ (60 Hz)
The 3516B DGB (Dynamic Gas Blending) generator sets are made to match your continuous and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 1640 to 1825 ekW at 60 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
- Designed and optimized for low fuel consumption
- 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
Generator Set Package
- Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
- Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response 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 ECS Control Panel
- Cat ECS control panel is the single-point interface for the engine, generator, and DGB functions
- User-friendly interface and navigation
- Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
- 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
Up to 70% Natural Gas Fuel Mixture
The transient response of diesel with the economy and low emissions of natural gas.
Over 200,000 Shipped
Since 1981, leading the large engine market
Over 4,000,000,000 Global Operating Hours
Proven performance in heavy-duty applications
| Prime Power Rating | 1825 ekW |
|---|---|
| Continuous Rating | 1640 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel Consumption |
| Voltage | 380 to 13800 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Prime, Continuous |
| Maximum Rating | 1825 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 1640 ekW |
| Engine Model | 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore | 6.69 in |
| Stroke | 7.48 in |
| Displacement | 4210.64 in |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™4 |
| Length - Minimum | 264.3 in |
|---|---|
| Length - Maximum | 264.3 in |
| Width - Minimum | 90.1 in |
| Width - Maximum | 90.1 in |
| Height - Minimum | 94.1 in |
| Height - Maximum | 94.1 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 33300 lb |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 33300 lb |
Air Cleaner
- Single element with service indicator
Starting
- Heavy duty electric starter(s)
Cooling
- No Radiator
Mounting System
- Rails
Controller
- Cat ECS 100
Telematics
- Ethernet
Alternator
- Random Wound
- Internal Excitation (IE)
Power Termination
- Busbar
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