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G3516B Generator Set

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CAT G3516B 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

SR5 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: 35.5%
Maximum Standby Rating: 1500kW

Engine Specification

Engine Model: G3516C

Generator Set Specifications

Maximum Continuous Rating: 1300 ekW
Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Frequency: 60 Hz
RPM: 1800
Maximum Electrical Efficiency: 35.70%
Maximum Standby Rating: 1300 kW

Engine Specifications

Bore: 6.7in
Stroke: 7.5in
Displacement: 4210in³
Aspiration: TA
Engine Model: G3516B

Generator Set Dimensions

Length: 165in
Width: 85in
Height: 95in
Dry Weight - Genset: 27823lb

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

Air Inlet
- Single element canister type air cleaner with service indicator
- Modular air cleaner, single element service indicator
Control Panel
- EMCP 4.3
Cooling
- CAT flange connections
- Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and aftercooler
- Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
Circuit Breaker
- Left, Right, or Rear-Mounted
- 1600A-2000A, 3-Pole UL Rated Circuit Breakers
Exhaust
- Provides exhaust port temperatures and stack temperature to customer supplied screen via CCM
- Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
- CAT flanged faced outlets
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
- 24V DC engerized-to-run gas shutoff valve
- Throttle plate, hydraulically actuated and controlled by GECM
Fuel System
- Electronic fuel metering valve
- Gas shutoff valve
- Electric air-fuel ratio control
Ignition System
- Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)�
- Electronic Ignition System (controlled by GECM)
Generator
- Stator RTDs
- Form would stator
- Permanent magnet excitation
- IEC Platinum stator RTDs
- Caterpillar's digital voltage regulator (CDVR) with droop capability, 3-phase sensing, KVAR/PF modes
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Winding temperature detectors
Govrerning System
- HV Load share module

Optional Equipment:

Air Inlet
- Air inlet adapters- rectangular or round
Circuit Breaker
- 3 Pole UL 489 Listed
- 3 Pole IEC 947-2 Rated
- 1200A, 1600A, 2000A, 2500A, 3200A circuit breaker with shunt trip and auxiliary contacts
Control Panel
- Local alarm module
- PL1000E/PL1000T communications module
- Synchronizing module
- Engine failure relay
- Remote annuciator
- Customer Interface Module
Cooling
- Flexible connection for jacket water inlet and outlet
Exhaust
- 203mm/305mm Elbow
- Flexible Fitting (203mm)
- Flange
- 15 dBA, 356mm (14 in) muffler attenuation
- Exhaust Expander
Fuel System
- Fuel filter/ Gas filter
- 206-412 kPa (30-60psi) gas knockdown regulator
Generator
- Generator air filter
- Low voltage extension box
- 2400V delta conversion
- Medium and high voltage generators and attachment
- Manual voltage control
- Bearing temperature detectors
- 3-phase, 380/480/600/4160V @ 1800rpm generator (60 Hz)
- European bus bar
- Cable access box
General
- Digital diagnostic tool
- US AID Emblem
- Tool set
- Special paint order
Starting/charging
- Charging alternator
- 10A/20A Battery charger
- Jacket water coolant heater
- Electric starting motor LH
- 24V Battery Set

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G3516B Electric Power

Engine Model: G3516B
Bore: 6.7 in
Stroke: 7.5 in
Frequency: 60 Hz

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