Overview
The 3516B marine propulsion engine includes the Advanced Diesel Engine Management System II, Control Monitoring Protection System, Customer Communication Module, and Digital Voltage Regulator. Benefits include improved fuel economy, reduced visible and gaseous emissions, enhanced diagnostic and monitoring capabilities, and increased rated output with no reduction in reliability. High displacement (HD) ratings, high performance ratings, and wide operating speed range (WOSR) ratings are available within this power range.
Specifications
| Power Range | 1650-3000 bhp (1230-2237 bkW) |
| Speed Range | 1200-1800 rpm |
| Emissions | IMO II |
Benefits & Features
Fuel System
Electronic Unit Injector fuel system featuring 10-20 percent higher injection pressure than other 3500 Family engines
Control System
Caterpillar ADEM II Electronic Engine Control/Monitoring System that provides infinitely variable injection timing and a state-of-the-art monitoring and protection system with self-diagnosing electronic sensors
fuel efficiency and lower levels of gaseous and visible emissions
“Deep Crater/Low Crevice Volume” twopiece articulated piston design with forged steel crown and cast aluminum skirt that enhance combustion efficiency to provide improved fuel efficiency and lower levels of gaseous and visible emissions
Specifications
| Power Range | 1650-3000 bhp (1230-2237 bkW) |
| Speed Range | 1200-1800 rpm |
| Emissions | IMO II |
| Aspiration | TTA |
| Bore | — |
| Stroke | — |
| Displacement | — |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise or Clockwise |
| Configuration | Vee 16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Diesel |
| Minimum Dry Weight | — |
| Minimum Length | — |
| Maximum Length | — |
| Minimum Height | — |
| Maximum Height | — |
| Minimum Width | — |
| Maximum Width | — |
Benefits & Features
Fuel System
Electronic Unit Injector fuel system featuring 10-20 percent higher injection pressure than other 3500 Family engines
Control System
Caterpillar ADEM II Electronic Engine Control/Monitoring System that provides infinitely variable injection timing and a state-of-the-art monitoring and protection system with self-diagnosing electronic sensors
fuel efficiency and lower levels of gaseous and visible emissions
“Deep Crater/Low Crevice Volume” twopiece articulated piston design with forged steel crown and cast aluminum skirt that enhance combustion efficiency to provide improved fuel efficiency and lower levels of gaseous and visible emissions
Larger diameter camshaft
Larger diameter (98 mm vs. 92 mm bore) camshaft for higher injection pressures, shorter injection durations, and less gear train torsional vibration
Strengthened fuel injection actuation system and rear gear train
Strengthened fuel injection actuation system and rear gear train to maintain reliability and durability while providing higher injection pressures
Center-mounted low inertia turbochargers
Center-mounted low inertia turbochargers (four on 3512B and 3516B; two on 3508B) on EPG models
rear mounted turbochargers
Dual rear mounted turbochargers on all marine configurations
Separate circuit or sea water aftercooling
Separate circuit or sea water aftercooling to supply the optimum temperature air to the combustion chamber to reduce emissions and fuel consumption and maximize power output
Streamlined intake and exhaust manifolds
Streamlined intake and exhaust manifolds to reduce parasitic pumping losses and increase combustion efficiency
Thermo-laminated heat shields
Thermo-laminated heat shields on all marine configurations to maintain surface temperatures below Marine Classification Society regulations and to retain more exhaust gas energy for increased turbocharger performance
Redesigned aftercooler-to-intake manifold joints
Redesigned aftercooler-to-intake manifold joints that use formed elastomeric seals and substantially fewer fasteners to give superior sealing characteristics and easier serviceability
easy connection of Caterpillar Engine Technician electronic service tool
Pin-type connector for easy connection of Caterpillar Engine Technician electronic service tool which delivers superior diagnostic capability to determine exact causes of engine faults
Formed elastomeric seals replace gaskets on rocker arm bases
Formed elastomeric seals replace gaskets on rocker arm bases eliminating gasket relaxation to maintain consistent dimensions for valve lash and injection settings and nuisance-type oil leaks.
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Standard Equipment
- Air Inlet System
- Sea Water Aftercooler core, copper-nickel tubes, copper fins, for sea water/air environment
- Air cleaners, high performance
- Turbocharger, watercooled bearing housings, 152 mm (6 in) OD straight connection
- Control System
- Dual Caterpillar A-III Electronic Engine Control, LH with Electronic Unit Injector Fuel System
- Rigid Wiring Harness (10 amps DC power required to drive Electronic Engine Control Module)
- Cooling System
- Oil cooler
- Air separator (deaerator), shipped loose
- Thermostats and housing, Full open temperature 92 C (198 F) LH outlet
- Jacket water pump, gear driven, centrifugal
- Auxiliary sea water pump, Self-priming
- Coolant shunt tank, not installed
- Exhaust System
- Dry gas tight manifold with Thermo-laminated heat shields
- Dual Turbochargers with watercooled bearings and heat shields
- Exhaust outlet, vertical, 356 mm (14 in) round flanged outlet
- Flywheels & Flywheel Housings
- Flywheel, SAE No. 00, 183 teeth
- Flywheel housing, SAE No. 00
- Fuel System
- Fuel filters, Dual spin-on, with service indicators, Front Mounted
- Fuel transfer pump
- Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
- Instrumentation
- Graphical Unit (Marine Power Display) for analog or digital display of: Engine Oil Pressure, Engine Water Temperature, Fuel Pressure, System DC Voltage, Air Inlet Restriction ,RH & LH Exhaust Temperature (prior to turbocharger), Fuel Filter Differential, Oil Filter Differential, Service meter, Engine Speed, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption, Total Fuel Consumed, Engine Control Switch (4 position), Alarm Horn, Alarms are prioritized, Backup ECM ready light, Backup ECM in control light, Overspeed shutdown notification light, Emergency stop notification light, Prelube override, Shutdown override
- Lube System
- Crankcase breather; Top mounted
- Oil filter, Four spin-on, front mounted
- Oil filler and dipstick, RH
- Rear sump oil pan, aluminum
- Oil pump, gear type, scavenge
- Oil pump, gear type
- Mounting System
- Front trunnion
- Rear pads on sides of flywheel housing
- Power Take-offs
- Accessory drive on standard rotation engines: lower RH, lower LH
- Accessory drive on opposite rotation engines: upper and lower RH, lower LH
- Front housing, Two-sided
- Protection System
- A-III Electronic Monitoring System provides customer programmable engine de-ration strategies to protect against adverse operatingons conditions
- Emergency stop push button (located in Electronic Instrument Panel)
- Safety shutoff protection: Oil pressure and water temperature (non-redundant, uses OP and WT sensors)
- Overspeed (redundant and independent of engine governing system speed sensed by backup ECM which is MCS approved)
- General
- Vibration damper and guard
- Caterpillar Yellow Paint
- Lifting eyes, front and rear
- NOTE: Engines for keel cooling do NOT include keel cooler. Engines for heat exchanger cooling do NOT include heat exchanger.
Optional Equipment
- Air Inlet System
- Air Cleaner Removal
- Remote Air Inlet Adapters
- Charging System
- Battery Chargers
- Charging Alternators
- Control System
- Throttle Synchronization
- Throttle Position Sensor
- Cooling System
- Water Level Switch Gauge
- Coolant Level Sensors
- Connections
- Keel Cooling Conversions
- Heat Exchangers
- Auxiliary Water Pumps
- Sea Water Pump Removal
- Coolant Shunt Tanks
- Marine Gear Cooling
- Air Separator
- Exhaust System
- Exhaust Outlet
- Flexible Fittings
- Elbows
- Flanges
- Flange and Exhaust Expanders
- Mufflers
- Fuel System
- Fuel Cooler
- Fuel Priming Pumps
- Flexible Fuel Lines
- Rigid Fuel Lines
- Primary Fuel Filter
- Fuel level switch
- Instrumentation
- PL1000T Communication Module
- PL1000E Communication Module
- Customer Interface
- Thermocouples
- Remote Panel Display
- Remote Cylinder Temperature Display
- Pilot House Instrument Panels
- Marine Gear Sensors
- Engine Vision Display System
- Lube System
- Sump Pumps
- Prelubrication Options
- Oil Pan Accessories
- Oil Pan
- Lubricating Oil
- Mounting System
- Engine Supports
- Vibration Isolation Mountings
- Power Take-Offs
- Flexible Coupling and Guards
- Front Housing Accessories
- Front Housing Accessory Drives
- Front Power Take Offs
- Crankshaft Pulleys
- Damper Guard Removals
- Protection System
- Air Inlet Shutoffs
- Switches and Contactors
- Explosion Relief Valve
- Sensors
- Spare Parts Kits
- Parts Kits
- Pump Kits
- Special Appearance
- Chrome Plated Relief Valves
- Black Air Cleaners
- Starting System
- Air Starting Motors Options
- Starting Aids
- Battery Sets - 24 Volt - Dry
- Battery Rack
- General
- Tool Set
- Caterpillar Datalink Wire
- Society Approvals
- Marine Society Requirements