G3508ANon-Current

G3508A

Overview

From natural 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.

Specifications

Units: 
Continuous Rating 485 ekW
Fuel Type Natural Gas, Biogas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency 37.30%
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Benefits & Features

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Over 1400 G3508 gensets installed

  October 31, 2024

Specifications

Units: 
Generator Set Specifications
Continuous Rating 485 ekW
Fuel Type Natural Gas, Biogas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency 37.30%
Maximum Standby Rating 485
Frequency 50/60Hz
RPM 1200/1500rpm
Engine Specifications
Displacement
Stroke
Engine Model 3508A
Bore
Aspiration TA
Generator Set Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Dry Weight - Genset

Benefits & Features

World Wide Product Support

Field proven in a wide range of applications worldwide

Over 1400 G3508 gensets installed

Over 1400 G3508 gensets installed

Standard Equipment

  • Air Inlet
    • Package Mounted Air Cleaner with service indicator
  • Control Panels
    • EMCP 4.3
  • Cooling
    • Single stage aftercooler with mechanical pump, thermostats
    • Combined jacket water and oil cooler circuit with mechanical pump and thermostats
  • Exhaust
    • Water cooled exhaust
    • Individual exhaust port thermocouples
  • Fuel system
    • High pressure fuel system
    • Natural gas rated(31.5 to 47.2 MJ/NM3)
    • High pressure gas pressure regulator
  • Generator
    • SR4B
    • Caterpillar's Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) with 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
    • Busbar connections
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • Permanent magnet excitation
    • Form Would Stator with Coastal Insulation Protection
    • Platium stator winding temperature detectors
  • Starting/Charging
    • 24V starting motors
    • Battery disconnect switch
  • General
    • Paint - Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
    • Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
    • Operation and maintenance manuals
    • Parts book

Optional Equipment

  • Air Inlet
    • Air inlet adapters
  • Control Panels
    • Local alarm module
    • Remote annuciator
    • Remote Communications Module (PL1000T, PL1000E)
    • Control panel removal
  • Cooling
    • Raw water aftercooler
    • Cleanable aftercooler core
  • Exhaust
    • Flange
    • Exhaust expander
    • Elbow
    • Flexible fitting
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel filter
    • Propane and associated gas fuel ratings
    • Gas shutoff valve
  • Generator
    • Low voltage extension box
    • Cable access box
    • Bearing temperature detectors
    • European bus bar
    • Generator air filter
    • Space heater shutoff relay
  • Start/Charging
    • Battery charger
    • Oversized battery
    • Jacket water heater
    • Battery with cable and rack (shipped loose)
    • Dual starter
  • General
    • Crankcase explosion relief valve
    • Engine barring group
    • EEC D.O.I and other certifications

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