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G3516B Gas Generator Sets

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G3516B

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Catยฎ G3516B (910kW-1300kW) Natural Gas Generator models allow for flexibility and savings at drilling sites through the use of locally sourced natural gases.

Continuous Rating
1300 ekW
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
35.70%
Maximum Standby Rating
1300 kW
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  • Specifications
  • Features
  • Standard Equipment

Specifications

Generator Set Specifications specifications
Continuous Rating 1300 ekW
Fuel Type Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency 35.70%
Maximum Standby Rating 1300 kW
Frequency 60 Hz
RPM 1800

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

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)๏ฟฝ
  • 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
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

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

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