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3516E 3000 ekW
3516E 3000 ekW
3516E 3000 ekW
3516E 3000 ekW
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 2725 to 3000 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.

  • Emissions/Fuel StrategyTier 2
  • Voltage416 to 13,800 Volts
  • Frequency60 Hz
  • Duty CycleStandby, Mission Critical, Prime
  • Maximum Rating3000 ekW
  • Minimum Rating2725 ekW
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Generator Set Specifications
Standby Rating 3000 ekW
Prime Power Rating 2725 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Tier 2
Voltage 416 to 13,800 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating 3000 ekW
Minimum Rating 2725 ekW
Engine Specifications
Engine Model 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.69 in
Stroke 8.47 in
Displacement 4765 in³
Compression Ratio 13.9:1 / 14.3:1
Aspiration ATAAC
Fuel System MEUI
Governor Type Adem™ A5
Generator Set Dimensions
Length - Maximum 302.4 in
Width - Maximum 113.2 in
Height - Maximum 143.3 in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 44930 lb

Air Inlet System

  • Single element canister type with service indicator
  • Air cleaner

Cooling

  • Package mounted radiator

Exhaust

  • Exhaust flange outlet

Fuel

  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Fuel priming pump

Generator

  • IP23 Protection
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines

Power Termination

  • Busbar

Starting/Charging

  • Heavy duty starting system
  • Charging alternator

Control Panel

  • Over/under voltage (27/59)
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Speed adjust
  • Accessory module data link
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Panel lights
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • Communications:
  • High coolant temperature
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
  • Overcurrent (50/51)
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Cat ECS controller includes:
  • DC volts
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • 6 Programmable digital inputs
  • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • kW-hr (total)
  • Cat ECS 100
  • Lamp test
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • Coolant temperature
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Low coolant level
  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Operating hours
  • Low coolant temperature
  • 2 Programmable digital outputs
  • Low oil pressure
  • Controls:
  • Digital indication for:
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Overspeed
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:

Cooling System

  • Fan and belt guards
  • JWAC
  • Radiator fan and fan drive
  • Coolant level sensors
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Coolant drain line with valve

Exhaust System

  • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Dry exhaust manifold

Fuel System

  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose

Generators and Attachments

  • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Form wound
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • 6 Lead
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Right side extension terminal box, busbar connections, top mounted, bottom cable entry

Governing System

  • ADEM III

Literature

  • Parts book

Lube System

  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Integral lube Oil cooler
  • Fumes disposal
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Lubricating oil

Mounting System

  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting

Starting / Charging System

  • 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • Battery and battery rack w/cables
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor

General

  • Right hand servicing
  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
  • Electric Power Ratings Guide
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  • 3516E, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
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  • 3516E, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) and Northern Virginia NOx Requirements Spec Sheet
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  • 3516E, 60 Hz, 2725 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Certified for Emergency Stationary Applications (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
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