Diesel generator sets
3516E (50 Hz)
The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your standby and mission critical applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power (3000 - 3500 kVA at 50 Hz), each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements, accept 100 % rated load in one step and accept >50% block road recovering within G2 limits. The generator is certified Tier 2 Equivalent, US EPA Stationary Emergency / Low NOx (1/2 TA Luft).
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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
Cooling System
- Cooling systems are available to operate in ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
- Tested to ensure proper generator set cooling
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
- 24 months/1000-hour warranty for Standby and Mission Critical 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
Over 4,000,000,000 Accumulated Operating Hours
Proven performance in heavy-duty applications
Weighs up to 19% less
Reduced amount of structural support required
Full Power up to 50°C Ambient
Provides full power even on hottest days of the year
| Maximum Rating | 3500 kVA |
|---|---|
| Minimum Rating | 3000 kVA |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Tier 2 Equivalent - 1800 rpm |
| Voltage | 380 to 11000 volts |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical |
| Engine Model | 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore | 6.69 in |
| Stroke | 8.46 in |
| Displacement | 4765 in³ |
| Compression Ratio | 14.7:1 |
| Aspiration | ATAAC |
| Fuel System | Electronic Unit Injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™5 |
| Length - Minimum | 335.1 in |
|---|---|
| Length - Maximum | 335.1 in |
| Width - Minimum | 104 in |
| Width - Maximum | 104 in |
| Height - Minimum | 131.6 in |
| Height - Maximum | 131.6 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 50706 lb |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 50,706 lb |
Air Cleaner
- Single element with service indicator
Starting
- Dual electric starters
Cooling
- Standard Ambient Radiator
Crankcase Ventilation System
- Non filtered crankcase ventilation
Mounting System
- Rails
Controller
- Cat ECS 100
Telematics
- Ethernet
Alternator
- Random Wound
- Permanent Magnet (PM) Excitation
Power Termination
- Busbar
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