G3516BNon-Current

G3516B

Overview

G3516B Generator Set

Specifications

Units: 
Continuous Rating 1300 ekW
Fuel Type Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency 35.70%
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Benefits & Features

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
    • One electronic control module handles all engine functions: ignition, governing, air/fuel ratio control and engine protection

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

  October 31, 2024

Specifications

Units: 
Generator Set Specifications
Continuous Rating 1300 ekW
Fuel Type Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency 35.70%
Maximum Standby Rating 1300 kW
Frequency 60 Hz
RPM 1800
Engine Specifications
Engine Model G3516B
Displacement
Aspiration TA
Bore
Stroke
Generator Set Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Dry Weight - Genset

Benefits & Features

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
    • One electronic control module handles all engine functions: ignition, governing, air/fuel ratio control and engine protection

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

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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