3516E (60 HZ) | 2500-2750 kW Diesel Generator

Diesel Generator Sets 3516E (60 Hz)

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Key Specs

Standby Rating
2750 ekW
2750 ekW
Prime Power Rating
2500 ekW
2500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Tier 2, Low NOx
Tier 2, Low NOx

Overview

2500 - 2750 ekW Diesel Generator Set

The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your standby and prime applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power from 2500 to 2750 ekW at 60 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 set is US EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) certified.

Benefits

14% smaller footprint

Requires less space for installation

11% lower airflow

Lower cost room installation / Aids enclosure packaging

4°C improvement in ambient capability

Provides full power even on hottest days of the year

Features At A Glance

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Cat Generator Set Package

Cat Generator Set Package

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

Cat Diesel Engine

  • Reliable, rugged, durable design
  • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
SR5 Alternator

SR5 Alternator

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

Cat ECS 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
Cooling System

Cooling System

  • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50�C (122�F)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
Certifications

Certifications

  • UL 2200 Listed
  • CSA
  • IBC seismic certification
  • OSHPD pre-approval

Product Specifications for 3516E (60 Hz)

Standby Rating 2750 ekW 2750 ekW
Prime Power Rating 2500 ekW 2500 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Tier 2, Low NOx Tier 2, Low NOx
Voltage 416 to 13,800 Volts 416 to 13,800 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating 2750 ekW 2750 ekW
Minimum Rating 2500 ekW 2500 ekW
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 8.47 in 215 mm
Displacement 4765 in³ 78.1 l
Compression Ratio 14.7:1 14.7:1
Aspiration ATAAC ATAAC
Fuel System EUI EUI
Governor Type Adem™ A5 Adem™ A5
Length - Maximum 311.9 in 7922 mm
Width - Maximum 104 in 2640 mm
Height - Maximum 131.6 in 3342 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 40750 lb 18480 kg

3516E (60 Hz) Standard Equipment

Air Cleaner

  • Single element with service indicator

Starting

  • Heavy duty electric starter(s)

Cooling

  • ATAAC
  • Standard Ambient Radiator

Crankcase Ventilation System

  • Non filtered crankcase ventilation

Controller

  • Cat ECS 100

Alternator

  • Form wound
  • Permanent Magnet Excitation

Telematics

  • Ethernet

Mounting System

  • Rails

Power Termination

  • Busbar

3516E (60 Hz) Optional Equipment

Air Cleaner

  • Dual element with service indicator

Muffler

  • Industrial grade (15 dB)
  • Critical grade (25 dB)
  • Hospital grade (35 dB)

Starting

  • Standard batteries
  • Oversized batteries
  • Air starter(s)
  • Jacket water heater

Output Voltage

  • 416V
  • 480V
  • 600V
  • 4160V
  • 12470V
  • 13200V
  • 13800V

Alternator Temperature rise (over 40°C ambient)

  • 150°C
  • 125°C/130°C
  • 105°C
  • 80°C

Alternator attachments

  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Stator and bearing temperature monitoring and protection

Power termination

  • Bus bar
  • Circuit breaker
  • 1600A
  • 2000A
  • 2500A
  • 3000A
  • 3200A
  • 4000A
  • 5000A
  • IEC
  • UL
  • 3-pole
  • 4-pole
  • Manually operated
  • Electrically operated

Trip Unit

  • LSI
  • LSI-G
  • LSI-P
  • LSIG-P

Controller

  • Cat ECS 200
  • EMCP 4.4

Controller attachments

  • Local annunciator module
  • Remote annuciator module
  • Expansion I/O module
  • Remote monitoring software

Charging

  • Battery charger - 10A
  • Battery charger - 20A
  • Battery charger - 40A
  • Battery charger - 50A

Cooling

  • No Radiator
  • High Ambient Radiator

Crankcase Ventilation System

  • Filtered crankcase ventilation
  • Closed filtered crankcase ventilation

Vibration Isolators

  • Spring
  • Seismic rated

Telematics

  • Cellular

Extended service terms

  • 2 year (prime)
  • 3 year
  • 5 year
  • 10 year

Extended service coverage

  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Platinum
  • Platinum plus

Ancilliary Equipment

  • Automatic transfer switch (ATS)
  • Paralleling switchgear
  • Paralleling switchgear
  • Paralleling controls

Certifications

  • UL 2200
  • IBC seismic certification
  • OSHPD pre-approval

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