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G3516H Gas Generator Sets

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G3516H

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Cat® G3516H (1419kW-2027kW) Gas Generator models features high power density and efficiency in conjunction with low maintenance and overhaul costs.

Continuous Rating
2027 / 2007 ekW @ 1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
45.30%
Frequency
50 / 60 Hz
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  • Specifications
  • Features
  • Standard Equipment

Specifications

Generator Set Specifications specifications
Continuous Rating 2027 / 2007 ekW @ 1.0pf
Fuel Type Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
Maximum Electrical Efficiency 45.30%
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz
RPM 1500 rpm

Features

Cat G3516H Gas Engine

        
  • Robust high speed block design provides prolonged life and lower owning operationg costs
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  • Designed for maximum performance on low pressure pipeline natural gas and hydrogen mixtures
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  • Simple open chamber combustion system for reliability and fuel flexibility
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  • Leading edge technology in ignition system and air/fuel ratio control for lower emission and engine efficiency
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  • 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
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  • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
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  • High efficiency

EMCP 4.3 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

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
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  • Fully prototype tested
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  • Certified torsional vibration analysis available

Standard Equipment

Control Panels
  • EMCP4.3
Air Inlet
  • Package Mounted Air Cleaner with service indicator
  • Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator
Cooling
  • Jacket water and SCAC driven thermostats
  • ANSI Class 150/DN custom flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
  • Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and after cooler
  • 2nd stage SCAC-Cat Flange
Exhaust
  • Center section cooled turbocharger with Cat flanged outlet
  • Individual exhaust port and turbocharger outlet wired to integrated temperature sensing module (ITSM) with GCEM providing alarms and shutdowns
  • Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
  • Cat-flanged face outlet on turbocharger
Fuel System
  • Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM
  • Electronic fuel metering valve
  • 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
Ignition System
  • Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM A4)
  • Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)
Generator
  • Permanent Magnet Excitiation
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • SR5
  • Reactive Droop
General
  • Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
  • Paint - Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
  • RH Service
  • Parts book
  • Operation and maintenance manuals
Governing System
  • ADEM A4 4-20mA (0-5V) Speed Input
Starting/Charging
  • 24V starting motors

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet

  • Mounting brackets and piping
  • Air cleaner with precleaner
  • Heavy Duty air cleaner with precleaner

Circuit Breakers

  • No UV trip or package mounted CB Wiring
  • Frame Mounting
  • MP-Frame 3 Pole Bottom Cable Entry or MP- Frame 6 Pole Bottom Cable Entry
  • 4000A, 3-Pole IEC Rated
  • 2500/3000/3200A or 4000/5000A Neutral Current Transformer Automatic Selection

Control Panels

  • Remote monitoring software
  • Discrete I/O Module, 12 Digital Inputs, 8 'Form C' Relay
  • Remote RS485, 32-light Annunciator
  • Cat Connect: Ehternet, Satellite, Cell Telematics
  • Cross-Current Compensation Current Transformer-- 8.7/15 kV Classes

Cooling

  • Jacket water coolant heater
  • Inlet/Outlet connections

Exhaust

  • Flange
  • Muffler and spark-arresting muffler with ANSI companion flanges
  • Elbow

Generator

  • Manual voltage control
  • Generator air filter
  • Low voltage extension box
  • Medium and high voltage generators and attachment
  • Cable access box

Starting/Charging

  • 24V Battery Charger
  • 60A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)

General

  • US AID emblem
  • Special paint order
  • Battery diconnect switch
  • Digital diagnostic tool
  • Tool set

Grid Code Compliance

  • 60 Hz: USA
  • 50 Hz: Germany, Great Britain, Belgium, Romania, Italy, Ireland, Poland, Netherlands, Spain, France, and European Standard