Diesel generator sets
3516E (50 Hz)
The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your standby, mission critical and prime applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power (2725 - 3500 kVA at 50 Hz), each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 % rated load in one step. 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
- 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime and Continuous ratings
- 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime-DCP 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
Saves up to 16% installed space
Requires less space for installation
Weighs up to 30% less
Reduced amount of structural support required
Full Power up to 50°C Ambient
Provides full power even on hottest days of the year
| Standby Rating | 3500/3250/3000 kVA |
|---|---|
| Prime Power Rating | 3175/2950/2725 kVA |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx |
| Voltage | 380 to 11000 volts |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Speed | 1500 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime |
| Maximum Rating | 3500 kVA |
| Minimum Rating | 2725 kVA |
| Engine Model | 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore | 6.69 in |
| Stroke | 8.46 in |
| Displacement | 4765 in³ |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 |
| Aspiration | ATAAC |
| Fuel System | Electronic Unit Injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™ A5 |
| Length - Minimum | 313.4 in |
|---|---|
| Length - Maximum | 318.4 in |
| Width - Minimum | 104 in |
| Width - Maximum | 104 in |
| Height - Minimum | 131.6 in |
| Height - Maximum | 131.6 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 44930 lb |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 45651 lb |
Air Cleaner
- Dual element
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
- Electric Power Ratings Guide
- 3516E, 50 Hz, 2950 - 3500 kVA, Tier 2 Spec Sheet
- 3516E, 50Hz 2950 - 3500 kVA Low NOx Spec Sheet
- 3516E, 50Hz 2725 - 3000 kVA, Tier 2 (EPA ESE) with Low NOx Spec Sheet
- 3516E, 50 Hz, 2950/3175 kVA, Prime-DCP, Tier 2 Equivalent US. EPA Stationary Emergency Spec Sheet
- 3516E, 50 Hz, 2950/3175 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low NOx Spec Sheet
- 3516E, 50 Hz, 2725 kVA, Prime-DCP, Tier 2 (EPA ESE) with Low NOx Spec Sheet
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