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.
- Emissions/Fuel StrategyU.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified
- Frequency60 Hz
| Gas Standby Rating | 1500 ekW @ 0.8pf |
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| Fuel Type | Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%) |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified |
| RPM | 1800 rpm |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 |
| Engine Model | G3516 |
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| Displacement | 4765 in³ |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Bore | 6.7 in |
| Stroke | 8.5 in |
| Length | 275.6 in |
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| Width | 92.3 in |
| Height | 128.5 in |
| Weight | 40384 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 Excitiation
- 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)
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Download ↓Electric Power Rating Guide
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Download ↓G3516 NOx Selectable Spec Sheet
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Download ↓G3516 EPA Certified Spec Sheet
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Download ↓Gas Generator Set 50 and 60 Hz Ratings Guide
Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations