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 Generator Set Package
- Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
- Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
- Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements
Cat Diesel Engine
- Reliable, rugged, durable design
- Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
- Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
SR5 Alternator
- Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
- Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
- Robust Class H insulation
Cat ECS Control Panel
- 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
Cooling System
- Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
- Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
Certifications
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- EU Declaration of Incorporation
- Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
One Safe Source
- Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package performance
- The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
- Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
- Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system
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 Inlet System
- Air cleaner; single element canister type
Control System
- Generator set packages include:
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- 24 Volt DC operation
- KVAR / PF modes
- IVR includes reactive droop capability
- Cat ECS 100
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- Environmental sealed front face
- RFI suppression
- 3 Phase voltage sensing
- Caterpillar's voltage regulator
- Min / max exciter
- Limiter and exciter diode monitor
- Controls:
- Speed adjust
- Auto/start/stop control
- Engine cycle crank
- Engine cool
- Alarm acknowledge
- PLC functionality
- Customizable screens
- Lamp test
- Load histogram feature
- Generator phase sequence
- 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- RPM
- High coolant temperature
- Accessory module data link
- Low coolant level
- Number of I/O varies on options selected
- Digital indication for:
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- Overcurrent (50/51)
- 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
- 3 Analog inputs
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- Low coolant temperature
- +/- 2% accuracy
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Cat connect
- Over/under voltage (27/59)
- 1 Programmable digital outputs
- 0 True RMS AC metering
- 3 Phase
- Communications:
- Overspeed
- DC volts
- Operating hours
- Coolant temperature
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Volts (L-L & L-N)
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- Frequency (Hz)
- Amps (per phase & average)
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- Low oil pressure
- kVAr-hr (total)
- kW-hr (total)
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for: Low oil pressure - High coolant temperature - Overspeed - Emergency stop - Failure to start (overcrank) - Low coolant temperature - Low coolant level -
Cooling System
- ATAAC - 3516E package radiators shipped installed
- Certified standard PGS provided
Exhaust System
- Dry exhaust manifold
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
Fuel System
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
- Secondary fuel filters
- Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
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
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Low voltage: Random wound - Internal excitation (IE) - Winding temperature detectors - NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby) - Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry - NEMA standard hole pattern
- 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
- Winding temperature detectors
- High voltage:
- Medium voltage:
- Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
- NEMA standard hole pattern
- 6 Lead
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Form wound
- Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
Governing System
- ADEM A5
Literature
- Parts book
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
Lubrication System
- Gear type lube oil pump
- Lubricating oil
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Integral lube oil cool
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Fumes disposal
Mounting System
- Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
- Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
Starting System
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- 45 Amp Charging alternator
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
- Battery disconnect switch
- 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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