Diesel generator sets
3516E (60 Hz)
The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your standby and prime applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power from 2500 to 2750 ekW at 60 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 set is US EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) certified.
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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
- UL 2200 Listed
- CSA
- IBC seismic certification
- OSHPD pre-approval
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
14% smaller footprint
Requires less space for installation
11% lower airflow
Lower cost room installation / Aids enclosure packaging
4°C improvement in ambient capability
Provides full power even on hottest days of the year
| Standby Rating | 2750 ekW |
|---|---|
| Prime Power Rating | 2500 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Tier 2, Low NOx |
| Voltage | 416 to 13,800 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime |
| Maximum Rating | 2750 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 2500 ekW |
| Engine Model | 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore | 6.69 in |
| Stroke | 8.47 in |
| Displacement | 4765 in³ |
| Compression Ratio | 14.7:1 |
| Aspiration | ATAAC |
| Fuel System | EUI |
| Governor Type | Adem™ A5 |
| Length - Maximum | 311.9 in |
|---|---|
| Width - Maximum | 104.0 in |
| Height - Maximum | 131.6 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 40750 lb |
Air Cleaner
- Single element with service indicator
Starting
- Heavy duty electric starter(s)
Cooling
- ATAAC
- Standard Ambient Radiator
Crankcase Ventilation System
- Non filtered crankcase ventilation
Controller
- Cat ECS 100
Alternator
- Form wound
- Permanent Magnet Excitation
Telematics
- Ethernet
Mounting System
- Rails
Power Termination
- Busbar
Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations
