Gas generator sets
G3520C
From low energy gas-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) systems and emergency power for facilities, to renewable biogas energy to support the local grid, or electricity generated from coal mine gases, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.
- Frequency50 / 60 Hz
| Continuous Rating | 1972 ekW |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Low Energy, Biogas, Coal Gas |
| Maximum Electrical Efficiency | 40.10% |
| Maximum Standby Rating | 1972 |
| Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz |
| RPM | 1200 / 1500 / 1800 rpm |
| Engine Model | G3520C |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5270 in³ |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Bore | 6.7 in |
| Stroke | 7.5 in |
| Fuel System | Low Energy, Biogas, Coal Gas |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3 |
| Length | 249 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 79 in |
| Height | 92 in |
| Dry Weight - Genset | 37959 lb |
| Weight | 37953 lb |
Air Inlet
- Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator
Control Panels
- EMCP 4.3
Cooling
- ANSI Class 6 in/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
- Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and aftercooler
- 2nd Stage SCAC-Cat Flange
- Jacket water and SCAC driven pumps
- Jacket water and SCAC thermostat and outlet--ANSI 6 in/DN150
Exhaust
- Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
- Cat-flanged face outlet on turbocharger
- Individual exhaust port and turbocharger outlet wired to Integrated Tmeperature Sensing Module (ITSM) with GECM providing alarms and shutdowns
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
- Electronic fuel metering valve, ANSI flange
- Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM
- 24V ETR Gas Shutoff Valve
Ignition System
- Electronic Ignition System (controlled by GECM)
- Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)
Generator
- 3-phase brushless, salient pole
- Class F Insulation & temperature rise
- Reactive droop
- Permanent Magnet Excitiation
- Winding temperature detectors
- Anti-condensation space heater
- SR4B or SR5
- Busbar connections
- Caterpillar's Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) with 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
- SR4B
General
- Crankshaft Vibration Damper and Guard
- RH Service
- Parts Book
- Operation and maintenance manuals
- Paint - Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
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Download ↓Gas Generator Set 50 and 60 Hz Ratings Guide
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Download ↓Electric Power Rating Guide
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Download ↓G3520C Natural Gas Data Sheet
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Download ↓G3520C Low Energy Gas Data Sheet
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Download ↓G3520C Coal Seam Gas Data Sheet
Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations