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3516E (50 Hz) Diesel Generator Sets

The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your standby, mission critical and prime applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power (2725 - 3500 kVA at 50 Hz), each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 % rated load in one step. The generator is certified Tier 2 Equivalent, US EPA Stationary Emergency / Low NOx (1/2 TA Luft).

3516E (50 Hz)

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3516E (50 HZ) 3000-3500 kVA Diesel Generator models can be customized to meet your continuous, standby & prime applications & match your power standards.

Standby Rating
3500/3250/3000 kVA
Prime Power Rating
3175/2950/2725 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx
Voltage
380 to 11000 volts
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  • Specifications
  • Features
  • Standard Equipment

Specifications

Generator Set Specifications specifications
Standby Rating 3500/3250/3000 kVA
Prime Power Rating 3175/2950/2725 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx
Voltage 380 to 11000 volts
Frequency 50 Hz
Speed 1500 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating 3500 kVA
Minimum Rating 2725 kVA

Features

Cat Generator Set Package

        
  • Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
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  • Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
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  • Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements

Cat Diesel Engine

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

SR5 Alternator

        
  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
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  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
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  • Robust Class H insulation

Cat ECS Control Panel

        
  • User-friendly interface and navigation
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  • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
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  • Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements

Cooling System

        
  • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50ยฐC (122ยฐF)
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  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System
  • Air cleaner; single element canister type
Control System
  • Generator set packages include:
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • KVAR / PF modes
  • IVR includes reactive droop capability
Cooling System
  • ATAAC - 3516E package radiators shipped installed
  • Certified standard PGS provided
Exhaust System
  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Flanged faced outlet(s)
Fuel System
  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
General
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
  • Right hand servicing
  • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
Generator and Attachments
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Low voltage: Random wound - Internal excitation (IE) - Winding temperature detectors - NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby) - Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry - NEMA standard hole pattern
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
  • Winding temperature detectors
Governing System
  • ADEM A5
Literature
  • Parts book
  • Operation & Maintenance Manual
Lubrication System
  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Integral lube oil cool
  • Oil drain lines and valve
Mounting System
  • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
  • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
Starting System
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • Battery and battery rack w/cables
  • Battery disconnect switch

Optional Equipment

Control System

  • EMCP 4.4

Air Inlet System

  • Single element filter
  • Dual element air cleaner

Cooling System

  • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
  • Water level switch gauges
  • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
  • Coolant
  • Optional installed radiators

Crankcase System

  • Ventilation system
  • Explosion relief valves
  • No explosion relief valves

Exhaust System

  • Y Adapters

Fuel System

  • Primary fuel filter
  • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric

General

  • US aid emblem
  • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)

Generators and Attachments

  • Thermostat for space heater
  • Alternator air cleaner
  • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
  • Generator conversion
  • Space heater

Instrumentation

  • Pyrometer and thermocouples

Lubrication System

  • Lube oil in standard sump
  • Prelube pumps
  • Oil level regulator

Mounting System

  • Puck style low efficiency isolators
  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • IBC vibration isolators

Power Connections

  • Neutral ground connections
  • Center post busbars
  • Right side power connections

Special Tests / Reports

  • Generator set fuel consumption test
  • Torsional vibration analysis reports
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • IBC Certification
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor

Starting and Charging

  • Air pressure regulator
  • Jacket water heaters
  • Air starting motors
  • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
  • Starter cover

Extended Service Coverage

  • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage