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G3516C Generator Set

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CAT G3516C Gas Engine

Robust high speed block design provides prolonged life and lower owning operationg costs
Designed for maximum performance on low pressure pipeline natural gas
Simple open chamber combustion system for reliability and fuel flexibility
Leading edge technology in ignition system and air/fuel ratio control for lower emission and engine efficiency

SR4B Generator

Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Caterpillar gas engines
Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
High efficiency

EMCP 4.3 Control Panel

User-friendly interface and navigation
Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements

CAT Electronic Control System

Simple user friendly interface and navigation
Digital monitoring, metering and protection setting
Fully-featured power metering and protective relaying
Remote control and monitor capability options

Emissions

Meets most worldwide emissions requirements down to 0.5 g/bhp-hr NOx level without aftertreatment

Proven System

Field proven in a wide range of applications worldwide
fully prototype tested
Certified torsional vibration analysis available

Full Range of Attachments

Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments
Factory designed and tested
Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation

World Wide Product Support

Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements

Gas Generator Sets Specification

Maximum Electrical Efficiency: 40.1%
Maximum Standby Rating: 1500kW

Engine Specification

Engine Model: G3516C

Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Continuous Rating: 1660 ekW
Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
RPM: 1500/1800
Maximum Electrical Efficiency: 37.70%
Maximum Standby Rating: 1500

Engine Specifications

Bore: 6.7in
Stroke: 7.5in
Displacement: 4210in³
Aspiration: TA
Engine Model: G3516C

Generator Set Dimensions

Length: 219in
Width: 72in
Height: 92in
Dry Weight - Genset: 31226lb

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

Air Inlet
- Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator
Control Panels
- EMCP 4.3
Cooling
- Jacket water and SCAC driven pumps and bypass lines
- 2nd Stage SCAC-Cat Flange
- Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and aftercooler
- Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
- ANSI/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
- Cat flanges on SCAC circuit
Exhaust
- Integrated Sensing Module (ISM)
- Cat-flanged face outlet on turbocharger
- Provides exhaust port temperatures and stack temperature to customer supplied screen via CCM
- Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
Fuel System
- 24V ETR Gas Shutoff Valve
- Engine installed, fuel metering valve
- Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by ECM
- 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
- Fuel Filter
Ignition System
- Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)
- Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ECM)
Fuel System
- Electronic fuel metering valve
Generator
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Busbar connections
- Class H Insulation & Class F temperature rise
- Reactive Droop
- Permanent Magnet Excitation
- 3-phase brushless, salient pole
- Caterpillar's Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) with 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
- SR4B
- Winding temperature detectors
General
- RH Service
- Operation and maintenance manuals
- Crankshaft Vibration Damper and Guard
- Parts Book
Starting/charging
- 24V starting motors

Optional Equipment:

Air Inlet
- Vertical, horizontal dual element air cleaner
- Enclosure mounting brackets and piping
- Air cleaner with precleaner
Control Panel
- Local NFPA99-110 Alarm Module w/LEDs
- Synchronizing Module
- Remote 24V 8/16 Light Annunciator
- Engine Failure Relay
- PL1000E/PL1000T Communications Module
- Custom 8-Light Alarm Module
Cooling
- Inlet/Outlet connections
- Jacket water coolant heater
- Aftercooler air lines, aftercooler core replacement
Exhaust
- Flexible Fittings
- 14" Flange Kit
- 406 mm Elbow Kits
- 406 mm flange kits
- Mufflers (15/18/25 dBA Attenuation) and spark-arresting muffler with ANSI companion flanges
- 16" Spark Arresting Muffler
- 356-406mm Flange and Exhaust Expander
- 15/18/25 dBA Muffler Attenuation
Fuel System
- 207-276kPa, 30-40 psi gas knockdown regulator
- 14-69 kPa (2-10 psi) gas pressure regulator
- 24VDC Gas Shutoff Valve, Gas Knockdown Regulator
- Fuel Filter, Gas Filter
Generator
- Cable access box
- 8.7/15 kV Cross, Differential, Current Transformers (CCCT, DCT, CT)
- Medium and high voltage generators and attachment
- 480/4160/13200 Volt Generator Options (60 Hz)
- Generator air filter
- Bearing temperature detectors
- European Bus Bars
- 415/400/380, 3300/6600/11000 Volt Generator Options (50 Hz)
- Annunciator Modules
- Generator Removal
- Low voltage extension box
Governing System
- Load share module
General
- Special paint order
- Tool set
- US AID Emblem
- Barring group
- Digital diagnostic tool
Starting/charging
- 60A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)
- Battery removal
- 20A battery charger
- Battery disconnect switch
- Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)

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