3516E (50 HZ) | 3000-3500 kVA Diesel Generator

Diesel Generator Sets 3516E (50 Hz)

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Key Specs

Standby Rating
3500/3250/3000 kVA
3500/3250/3000 kVA
Prime Power Rating
3175/2950/2725 kVA
3175/2950/2725 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx
U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx

Overview

3000 - 3500 kVA Diesel Generator Set

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).

Benefits

Saves up to 16% installed space

Requires less space for installation

Weighs up to 30% less

Reduced amount of structural support required

Full Power up to 50°C Ambient

Provides full power even on hottest days of the year

Product Specifications for 3516E (50 Hz)

Standby Rating 3500/3250/3000 kVA 3500/3250/3000 kVA
Prime Power Rating 3175/2950/2725 kVA 3175/2950/2725 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx
Voltage 380 to 11000 volts 380 to 11000 volts
Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz
Speed 1500 rpm 1500 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating 3500 kVA 3500 kVA
Minimum Rating 2725 kVA 2725 kVA
Engine Model 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.69 in 170 mm
Stroke 8.46 in 215 mm
Displacement 4765 in³ 78.1 l
Compression Ratio 14.0:1 14.0:1
Aspiration ATAAC ATAAC
Fuel System Electronic Unit Injection Electronic Unit Injection
Governor Type Adem™ A5 Adem™ A5
Length - Minimum 302.6 in 7685 mm
Length - Maximum 306.5 in 7785 mm
Width - Maximum 102.8 in 2612 mm
Height - Maximum 131.6 in 3342 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) 44930 lb 20380 kg
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 45651 lb 20707 kg

3516E (50 Hz) 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
  • Cat ECS 100
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • RFI suppression
  • 3 Phase voltage sensing
  • Caterpillar's voltage regulator
  • Min / max exciter
  • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
  • Controls:
  • Speed adjust
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Engine cool
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • PLC functionality
  • Customizable screens
  • Lamp test
  • Load histogram feature
  • Generator phase sequence
  • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • RPM
  • High coolant temperature
  • Accessory module data link
  • Low coolant level
  • Number of I/O varies on options selected
  • Digital indication for:
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • Overcurrent (50/51)
  • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
  • 3 Analog inputs
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • Low coolant temperature
  • +/- 2% accuracy
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Cat connect
  • Over/under voltage (27/59)
  • 1 Programmable digital outputs
  • 0 True RMS AC metering
  • 3 Phase
  • Communications:
  • Overspeed
  • DC volts
  • Operating hours
  • Coolant temperature
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • Low oil pressure
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • kW-hr (total)
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for: Low oil pressure - High coolant temperature - Overspeed - Emergency stop - Failure to start (overcrank) - Low coolant temperature - Low coolant level -

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
  • High voltage:
  • Medium voltage:
  • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • 6 Lead
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Form wound
  • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry

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
  • Fumes disposal

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

3516E (50 Hz) 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
  • Standard ambient 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
  • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
  • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame

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
  • Canadian Standards Association certification
  • Standard engine test charge
  • Generator test report
  • Fuel consumption test
  • OSHPD Certification

Starting and Charging

  • Air pressure regulator
  • Jacket water heaters
  • Air starting motors
  • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
  • Starter cover
  • Engine barring device
  • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
  • Electric starting motors

Extended Service Coverage

  • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

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