Diesel generator sets
3516B DGB™ (60 Hz)
The 3516B DGB (Dynamic Gas Blending) generator sets are made to match your continuous and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 1640 to 1825 ekW at 60 Hz, each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and accepts 100 % rated load in one step. Our 3516B DGB generator sets have been developed for low fuel consumption.
- Emissions/Fuel StrategyLow Fuel Consumption
- Voltage380 to 13800 Volts
- Frequency60 Hz
- Duty CyclePrime, Continuous
- Maximum Rating1825 ekW
- Minimum Rating1640 ekW
| Prime Power Rating | 1825 ekW |
|---|---|
| Continuous Rating | 1640 ekW |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Low Fuel Consumption |
| Voltage | 380 to 13800 Volts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Prime, Continuous |
| Maximum Rating | 1825 ekW |
| Minimum Rating | 1640 ekW |
| Engine Model | 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore | 6.69 in |
| Stroke | 7.48 in |
| Displacement | 4210.64 in |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Fuel System | Electronic unit injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™4 |
| Length - Minimum | 264.3 in |
|---|---|
| Length - Maximum | 264.3 in |
| Width - Minimum | 90.1 in |
| Width - Maximum | 90.1 in |
| Height - Minimum | 94.1 in |
| Height - Maximum | 94.1 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 33300 lb |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 33300 lb |
Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner, single element canister type
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
- Secondary fuel filters
Control System
- Generator set packages include Caterpillars voltage regulator
- 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
- Controls:
- Low coolant temperature
- Auto/start/stop control
- Low coolant level
- Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
- PLC functionality
- kVA (per phase, average & percent)
- Reverse power (kW) (32)
- Alarm acknowledge
- kW (per phase, average & percent)
- kW-hr (total)
- Lamp test
- RPM
- Volts (L-L & L-N), frequency (Hz)
- Generator phase sequence
- Operating hours
- kVAr-hr (total)
- True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
- Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
- Accessory module data link
- Number of I/O varies on options selected
- High coolant temperature
- Overspeed
- 1 Programmable digital outputs
- Regulator (IVR) - IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min/max exciter
- DC volts
- Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
- Amps (per phase & average)
- Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
- Coolant temperature
- Failure to start (overcrank)
- 3 Analog inputs
- Power factor (per phase & average)
- EMCP 4.3
- kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
- Cat connect
- Engine cool-down timer
- 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
- Environmental sealed front face
- Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
- 24 Volt DC operation
- Over/under voltage (27/59)
- Emergency stop pushbutton
- Limiter and exciter diode monitor
- Generator mounted - rear facing
- Digital indication for:
- Text alarm/event descriptions
- Customizable screens
- Load histogram feature
- Emergency stop
- Serial annunciator module data link
- Programmable protective relaying functions:
- Low oil pressure
- Communications:
- Speed adjust
- Engine cycle crank
- 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
- Overcurrent (50/51)
Power Termination
- Busbar
Control Panel
- Cat ECS Genset controller
Cooling System
- Package mounted radiator
Exhaust System
- Dry exhaust manifold
- Flanged faced outlet(s)
Fuel System
- Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
- Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
General
- SAE standard rotation
- Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
- RH service
Generators and Attachments
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- Random wound
- IP23 Protection
- Anti-condensation space heater
- 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
- HV:
- Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
- LV
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby) - 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
- 6 Lead
- Form wound
- Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry - 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
- Winding temperature detectors
- MV:
- NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime / 150C standby)
Governing System
- ADEM A3
Lube System
- Oil drain lines and valve
- Lubricating oil
- Integral lube Oil cooler
- Oil filter, filler and dipstick
- Fumes disposal
- Gear type lube oil pump
Mounting System
- Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting.
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
- Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
Starting System
- Battery disconnect switch
- 24 Volt electric starting motor
- 45 Amp Charging alternator
- Battery and battery rack w/cables
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Download ↓3516B DGB, 60 Hz, 1875 ekW Prime, 1640 ekW Cont., Low Fuel Consumption Spec Sheet
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