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Gas generator sets

G3516 with FAST RESPONSE

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Fast Response generator sets engineered to deliver unmatched performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

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Cat G3516 Gas Engine

  • Robust high speed block design provides prolonged life and lower owning operationg costs
  • Designed for maximum performance on low pressure pipeline natural gas and hydrogen blends
  • Simple open chamber combustion system for reliability and fuel flexibility
  • Leading edge technology in ignition system and air/fuel ratio control for lower emission and engine efficiency
  • One electronic control module handles all engine functions: ignition, governing, air/fuel ratio control and engine protection

SR5 Generator

  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Caterpillar gas engines
  • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
  • High efficiency

Cat ECS 100 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 43°C (110°F)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Emissions

  • EPA Certified for use in Emergency and Non-Emergency applications
  • Additional a NOx selectable genset is available to meets most worldwide emissions requirements down to 0.5 g/bhp-hr NOx level without aftertreatment

Proven System

  • Field proven in a wide range of applications worldwide
  • Fully prototype tested
  • Certified torsional vibration analysis available

Full Range of Attachments

  • Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments
  • Factory designed and tested
  • Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation

Meets UL2200 Certification

Leading edge EPA Certification For Non-Emergency, UL2200, UL1446, and more

Ready in 7 Seconds

Complies with industry leading specifications such as NFPA 110 Level 1 Type 10

Ready to accept 100% Block Load

Able to pick up the loads for the entire site in the event of an emergency.

Generator Set Specifications
Gas Standby Rating1500 ekW @ 0.8pf
Fuel TypeNatural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
Emissions/Fuel StrategyU.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified
RPM1800 rpm
Frequency60 Hz
Compression Ratio11.5
Engine Specifications
Engine ModelG3516
Displacement4765 in³
AspirationTA
Bore6.7 in
Stroke8.5 in
Generator Set Dimensions
Length275.6 in
Width92.3 in
Height128.5 in
Weight40384 lb

Air Inlet

  • Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator

Control Panel

  • Cat ECS 100

Cooling

  • Jacket water and SCAC engine-driven pumps
  • Jacket water and SCAC thermostats

Exhaust

  • Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
  • Individual exhaust port and turbocharger outlet wired to integrated temperature sensing module (ITSM) with GCEM providing alarms and shutdowns
  • Cat-flanged face outlet on turbocharger

Fuel System

  • Fuel system is sized for 31.5 to 47.2 MJ/NM3 dry pipeline natural gas with pressure of 10.2 to 34.5KPa to the engine fuel control valve
  • Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM
  • Gas pressure regulator
  • 24V DC energized-to-run (ETR) gas shutoff valve
  • Engine-installed electronic control valve

General

  • Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
  • Paint- Caterpillar Yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
  • RH Service
  • Operation and maintenance manuals
  • Parts book

Generator

  • Permanent Magnet Excitation
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • NEMA Class H insulation
  • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
  • SR5

Starting/Charging

  • Electric Starter
  • 24V starting motors
  • Jacket water heater
  • Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)

Governing System

  • ADEM A4

Ignition System

  • Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)
  • Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM A4)
  • Electric Power Rating Guide
    application/pdf
  • G3516 NOx Selectable Spec Sheet
    application/pdf
  • G3516 EPA Certified Spec Sheet
    application/pdf
  • Gas Generator Set 50 and 60 Hz Ratings Guide
    application/pdf

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