Gas generator sets
G3512K
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.
- Frequency50/60 Hz
| Continuous Rating | 1530 ekW @ 1.0pf |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas & Propane |
| Maximum Electrical Efficiency | 45.3% |
| Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz |
| RPM | 1500 |
| Speed | 1500 RPM |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Engine Model | G3512K |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3576 in³ |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Bore | 6.7 in |
| Stroke | 8.5 in |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 |
| Governor Type | Adem 6 |
| Length | 215 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 71.97 in |
| Height | 89.49 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset | 37,082 lb |
Cooling
- Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and aftercooler.
- SCAC control valve
- Jacket water and SCAC thermostats.
- ANSI/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet.
Control Panel
- ECS 100 with colored HMI
- Ethernet Telematics
Air Inlet
- Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator.
Governing System
- ADEM 6
Exhaust
- Center section cooled turbocharger with Cat flanged outlet.
- Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded.
- Individual exhaust port and turbocharger outlet wired to Integrated Tmeperature Sensing Module (ITSM) with GECM providing alarms and shutdowns.
Fuel System
- Electronic fuel metering valve
- EN7462/CSAB149:3, NFPA37
- Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM
- 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.
Generator
- Operation and maintenance manuals
- Busbar connections
- IVR - Intergrated voltage regulator
- Paint- Caterpillar Yellow except rails gloss black
- Parts book
- Reactive droop
- Winding temperature detectors
- Crankshaft Vibration Damper and Guard
- RH/LH Service
- Anti-condensation space heater
- SR5 / N9500
Lube
- Electric Pre-lube pump
Starting/Charging
- 24V starting motors
Ignition System
- Integrated Cylinder Pressure Sensor (ICPS)
- Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM 6)
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Download ↓Electric Power Rating Guide
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Download ↓G3512K 60 Hz Data Sheet
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Download ↓G3512K 50 Hz Data Sheet
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Download ↓G3500K 60 Hz CHP Data Sheet
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Download ↓G3500K 50 Hz CHP Data Sheet
Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations