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3516E (50 Hz) High VoltageNon-Current

3516E High Voltage (50)

Overview

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Specifications

Units: 
Minimum Rating 2750 kVA
Maximum Rating 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption
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Benefits & Features

Cat Diesel Engine

Generator

EMCP Control Panel

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  April 24, 2024

Specifications

Units: 
Generator Set Specifications
Minimum Rating 2750 kVA
Maximum Rating 3000 kVA (3100 kVA without fan)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low Fuel Consumption
Voltage 6300 to 11000 volts
Frequency 50 Hz
Speed 1500 rpm
Engine Specifications
Engine Model 3516E, SCAC, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
Compression Ratio 14:01
Aspiration TA
Governor Type Adem™5
Fuel System Electronic unit injection
Bore —
Stroke - HD —

Benefits & Features

Cat Diesel Engine

Cat Diesel Engine

  • Reliable, rugged, durable design
  • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight

Generator

Generator

  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
  • Industry leading motor starting capabilities
  • High Efficiency

EMCP Control Panel

EMCP Control Panel

The EMCP controller features the reliability and durability you have come to expect from your Cat equipment. EMCP4 is a scalable control platform designed to ensure reliable generator set operation, providing extensive information about power output and engine operation. EMCP4 systems can be further customized to meet your needs through programming and expansion modules.

Seismic Certification

Seismic Certification

  • Seismic Certification available.
  • Anchoring details are site specific, and are dependent on many factors such as generator set size, weight, and concrete strength.
  • IBC Certification requires that the anchoring system used is reviewed and approved by a Professional Engineer
  • Seismic Certification per Applicable Building Codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007, CBC 2010

Design Criteria

Design Criteria

The generator set accepts 100% rated load in one step per NFPA 110 and conforms to the ISO 8528-5:2013 G3 for load acceptance & steady state.

Single-Source Supplier

Single-Source Supplier

Fully prototype tested with certified torsional vibration analysis available

World Wide Product Support

World Wide Product Support

Cat Dealers provide extensive post sale support including maintenance and repair agreements. Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Cat® SOSSM program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products.

Standard Equipment

  • Air Inlet
    • Air cleaner
  • Air Inlet System
    • Single element canister type with service indicator
    • Air cleaner
  • Cooling
    • Package mounted radiator
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust flange outlet
  • Fuel
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
    • Secondary fuel filters
  • Generator
    • IP23 Protection
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Starting/Charging
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Charging alternator
  • Control Panel
    • EMCP 4 Genset controller
    • EMCP4.2 controller includes:
    • RPM
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Speed adjust
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • 1 programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • kW-hr (total)
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Customizable screens
    • Digital indication for:
    • Generator phase sequence
    • Accessory module data link
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • PLC functionality
    • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • 4 programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Low coolant level
    • 1 programmable digital outputs
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Overcurrent (50/51)
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
    • Communications:
    • 3 Analog inputs
    • Over/under voltage (27/59)
    • EMCP4.2
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • High coolant temperature
    • Number of I/O varies on options selected
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Cat connect
    • Low oil pressure
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • Lamp test
    • Panel lights
    • Controls:
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Coolant temperature
    • Emergency stop
    • Generator set packages include Caterpillar's voltage regulator (IVR). IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min/max exciter. Limiter and exciter diode monitor
    • Load histogram feature
    • Low coolant temperature
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • Operating hours
    • DC volts
    • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
    • Overspeed
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • Cooling System
    • Certified standard PGS provided
    • ATAAC
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Fuel System
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
  • Generators and Attachments
    • 6 Lead
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • Form wound
    • 3 phase brushless, Salient pole
    • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • Winding temperature detectors
  • Governing System
    • Woodward A3
  • Literature
    • English
  • Lube System
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Fumes disposal
  • Mounting System
    • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
    • Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • 45 Amp Charging alternator
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • 24-volt electric starting motor
  • General
    • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
    • Right hand servicing
    • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
    • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
    • SAE standard rotation

Optional Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Single element filter
    • Dual element air cleaners
  • Control Panels
    • Language options
    • PC monitoring (Remote and local)
    • Auxiliary box
    • Vandal proof panel door
    • Load share module options
    • Annunciator modules
    • EMCP4.2B, EMCP4.3, EMCP4.4
    • Ground
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • Cooling System
    • Optionally installed radiators
    • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Standard ambient radiators
    • Optionally installed ATAAC radiators
    • Coolant
  • Exhaust System
    • Exhaust offset
    • Clean emission parts - Harness from engine to DC - Basic and IBC stands
    • Flanges
    • Elbows
    • Y Adapters
    • Mufflers
    • Flexible fittings
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
  • Fuel System
    • Primary fuel filters
  • Generators and attachments
    • Thermostat for space heater
    • Generator 2700 and 3000 frames
    • 3 Phase, 1500 rpm, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667
    • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 and 15 kV class
    • Alternator air cleaner
    • Current transformers
  • Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and termocouples
  • Lube System
    • Lube oil in standard sump
    • Crankcase ventilation system
    • Crankcase protection groups - No explosion relieve valves - Explosion relief valves
    • Oil level regulator
    • Prelube pump groups
  • Mounting System
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
    • IBC (International Building Code) Seismic vibration isolators
  • Power connections
    • 2700 & 3000 frame grounding groups
    • Center post busbars
    • Neutral ground connections
    • Left and right side cable entries
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • IBC Certifications
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • Torsional vibration analysis
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Fuel consumption test
    • Standard engine test charge
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Engine barring device
    • Starter cover
    • Jacket water heaters
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
    • Air pressure regulator
    • Air starting motors
    • Electric starting motors
  • General
    • Special paint colors
    • US aid emblem
  • Extended Service Coverage
    • Silver, Gold and Platinum coverage from 24 to 120 month coverage (1,500 to 5000 hours

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