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Gas generator sets

G3516H

From natural gas to biogas, coal mine gases, or hydrogen fuel blends to support combined heat and power (CHP), emergency power, and local grid support applications, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.

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Cat G3516H 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 mixtures
  • 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

EMCP 4.3 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

Emissions

  • 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

Up to 25% hydrogen blended fuel option

Enables operation of up to 25% hydrogen blend (by volume) with pipeline natural gas fuel.

Up to 38% savings on service

Extended maintenance intervals leading to lower service costs

Up to 20% Lower lube oil consumption

Leading to lower service costs and extended maintenance intervals

Generator Set Specifications
Continuous Rating2027 / 2007 ekW @ 1.0pf
Fuel TypeNatural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
Maximum Electrical Efficiency45.30%
Frequency50 / 60 Hz
RPM1500 rpm
Engine Specifications
Engine ModelG3516H
Displacement4765 in³
AspirationTA
Bore6.7 in
Stroke8.5 in
Compression Ratio12.1
Fuel SystemNatural Gas
Generator Set Dimensions
Length291 in
Width84 in
Height95 in
Dry Weight - Genset40384 lb

Control Panels

  • EMCP4.3

Air Inlet

  • Package Mounted Air Cleaner with service indicator
  • Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator

Cooling

  • Jacket water and SCAC driven thermostats
  • ANSI Class 150/DN custom flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
  • Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and after cooler
  • 2nd stage SCAC-Cat Flange

Exhaust

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

Fuel System

  • Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM
  • Electronic fuel metering valve
  • 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

Ignition System

  • Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM A4)
  • Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)

Generator

  • Permanent Magnet Excitiation
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • SR5
  • Reactive Droop
  • Caterpillar's Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) with 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control

General

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

Governing System

  • ADEM A4 4-20mA (0-5V) Speed Input

Starting/Charging

  • 24V starting motors
  • Electric Power Rating Guide
    application/pdf
  • Gas Generator Set 50 and 60 Hz Ratings Guide
    application/pdf
  • G3516H 50Hz Natural Gas Data Sheet
    application/pdf
  • G3516H 60Hz Natural Gas Data Sheet
    application/pdf

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