Offshore Generator Sets

  • Specification Summary

  • Minimum Rating 1180 ekW
  • Maximum Rating 1825 ekW
  • Emissions IMO Tier I
  • Bore 170 mm
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product-3516B Offshore Generator Set
Cat 3500 offshore generator sets are specifically designed for drilling and production operations offshore. Decades of experience powering offshore vessels and platforms make have evolved into a product that offers proven performance, low emissions, high durability, and low owning and operating costs. Applications for 3500 offshore generator sets include main power, essential services power, and emergency power on-board drilling and production rigs and vessels. Cat generator sets are backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty. Cat 3516B offshore generator set. Ratings: 1180-1825 ekW (1475-2281 kVA) @ 50/60 Hz (1000/1200/1500/1800 rpm). Meets IMO Tier I emission standards equivalent. Select ratings meet IMO Tier II emission standards.

Engine Specifications

Minimum Rating 1180 ekW
Maximum Rating 1825 ekW
Emissions IMO Tier I
Bore 170 mm
Weight 18800 kg
Aspiration TUrbocharged-Aftercooled
Displacement 69 l
Stroke 190 mm
Oil Change Interval 1000 h
Fuel System EUI
Engine Control ADEM A3

Dimensions

Height 2214 mm
Length 6095 mm
Width 2147 mm

Capacity for Liquids

Cooling System - Engine 480 l
Lube Oil System - Refill 405 l

AIR INLET SYSTEM

 Separate Circuit aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated (air side) Air cleaner, regular duty Dual Turbochargers, 152 mm (6 in) OD straight connection

Separate Circuit aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated (air side) Air cleaner, regular duty Dual Turbochargers, 152 mm (6 in) OD straight connection

CONTROL SYSTEM

 Caterpillar A-III Electronic Engine Control, LH with Electronic Unit Injector Fuel System Rigid Wiring Harness (10 amp DC power required to drive Electronic Engine Control Module)

COOLING SYSTEM

 Outlet controlled thermostat and housing, full open temperature 92°C (198°F)

 Jacket water pump, gear driven

 Single water outlet connection, includes flange: 143 mm (5.6")

 Aftercooler fresh water cooling pump (SCAC), gear driven centrifugal

 SCAC pump circuit contains a thermostat to keep the aftercooler coolant from falling below 30°C (85°F)

EXHAUST SYSTEM

 Dry gas tight exhaust manifolds with heat shields Dual Turbochargers with watercooled bearings and heat shields Exhaust outlet, vertical, 203 mm (8 in) round flanged outlet

FLYWHEELS & FLYWHEEL HOUSINGS

 Flywheel, SAE No. 00, 183 teeth Flywheel housing, SAE No. 00

Flywheel, SAE No. 00, 183 teeth Flywheel housing, SAE No. 00

FUEL SYSTEM

 Fuel filter

 Fuel transfer pump

 Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors

 Fuel priming pump, LH

 Rigid fuel return line with customer connection point as base of engine

INSTRUMENTATION

 Overspeed shutdown notification light, Emergency stop notification light

 Graphical Unit (Marine Power Display) for analog or digital display of:

Overspeed shutdown notification light, Emergency stop notification light

Graphical Unit (Marine Power Display) for analog or digital display of:

LUBE SYSTEM

 Crankcase breather, top mounted

 Oil cooler

 Oil filter and dipstick, LH

 Oil pump, gear-type

 Oil pan drain valve, 2" NPT female connection

PROTECTION SYSTEM

 A-III Electronic Monitoring System provides customer programmable engine de-ration strategies to protect against adverse operating conditions

 Emergency stop push button (located in Electronic Instrument Panel) Safety shutoff protection:

STARTING SYSTEM

 Air starting motor, RH, 620 to 1034 kPa (90 to 150 psi), LH control

 Air silencer

GENERAL

 Paint, Caterpillar yellow, with black rails

 Vibration damper and guard

 Lifting eyes

 Engine and generator, three-point mounted to sub-base

 Lift provisions on base

 Oil drain extension

 Engine length drip pan

Paint, Caterpillar yellow, with black rails

Vibration damper and guard

Lifting eyes

Engine and generator, three-point mounted to sub-base

Lift provisions on base

Oil drain extension

Engine length drip pan

AIR INLET SYSTEM

 Remote Air Inlet Adapters

CHARGING SYSTEM

 Battery Chargers

 Charging Alternators

Battery Chargers

Charging Alternators

CONTROL SYSTEM

 Load Sharing module

 Local speed throttle control

 Direct rack control interface, 0-200 mA DC control

COOLING SYSTEM

 Coolant level sensors

 Connections

 Air separator

EXHAUST SYSTEM

 Flexible fittings

 Elbows

 Flanges

 Flange and exhaust expanders

 Mufflers

FUEL SYSTEM

 Fuel Cooler

 Primary fuel filter

 Fuel filters

 Duplex fuel filters

 Fuel level switch

Fuel Cooler

Primary fuel filter

Fuel filters

Duplex fuel filters

Fuel level switch

GENERATOR ATTACHMENTS

 Air filter — generator

 Bearing temperature detectors

 Cable access box

 Manual voltage control

Air filter — generator

Bearing temperature detectors

Cable access box

Manual voltage control

INSTRUMENTATION

 PL1000T Communication Module

 PL1000E Communication Module

 Customer Interface Box

 Remote panel display

 Remote cylinder temperature display

 Exhaust temperature thermocouples

 Discrete I/O module

 Intake manifold temperature sensors

 Oil temperature sensor

LUBE SYSTEM

 Duplex oil filter

 Bypass centrifugal oil filter

 500-hour oil pan

 Emergency lube oil connections

 Oil level regulator

 Prelube

 Sump pump

Duplex oil filter

Bypass centrifugal oil filter

500-hour oil pan

Emergency lube oil connections

Oil level regulator

Prelube

Sump pump

MOUNTING SYSTEM

 Vibration isolators

POWER TAKE-OFFS

 Auxiliary drive shafts and pulleys

Auxiliary drive shafts and pulleys

STARTING SYSTEM

 Air or electric starting motor

 Redundant start with select switch

Air or electric starting motor

Redundant start with select switch

PROTECTION SYSTEM

 Spray shielding

 Crankcase explosion relief valve

 Metal particle detector

GENERAL

 Jacket water heater