3516E (60 HZ) | 2500-3000 kW Diesel Generator

Diesel Generator Sets 3516E (60 Hz)

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Key Specs

Standby Rating
3000 ekW
3000 ekW
Prime Power Rating
2725 ekW
2725 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Tier 2
Tier 2

Overview

2725 - 3000 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 2725 to 3000 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

Saves up to 11% installed space

Requires less space for installation

Weighs up to 31% Less

Reduced amount of structural support required

Full Power up to 55°C Ambient

Provides full power even on hottest days of the year

Product Specifications for 3516E (60 Hz)

Standby Rating 3000 ekW 3000 ekW
Prime Power Rating 2725 ekW 2725 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Tier 2 Tier 2
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 3000 ekW 3000 ekW
Minimum Rating 2725 ekW 2725 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 13.9:1 / 14.3:1 13.9:1 / 14.3:1
Aspiration ATAAC ATAAC
Fuel System MEUI MEUI
Governor Type Adem™ A5 Adem™ A5
Length - Maximum 304 in 7703 mm
Width - Maximum 113 in 2874 mm
Height - Maximum 143 in 3639 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 44930 lb 20380 kg

3516E (60 Hz) Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Single element canister type with service indicator
  • Air cleaner

Cooling

  • Package mounted radiator

Exhaust

  • Exhaust flange outlet

Fuel

  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Fuel priming pump

Generator

  • IP23 Protection
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines

Power Termination

  • Busbar

Starting/Charging

  • Heavy duty starting system
  • Charging alternator

Control Panel

  • Over/under voltage (27/59)
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Speed adjust
  • Accessory module data link
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Panel lights
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • Communications:
  • High coolant temperature
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
  • Overcurrent (50/51)
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Cat ECS controller includes:
  • DC volts
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • 6 Programmable digital inputs
  • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • kW-hr (total)
  • Cat ECS 100
  • Lamp test
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • Coolant temperature
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Low coolant level
  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Operating hours
  • Low coolant temperature
  • 2 Programmable digital outputs
  • Low oil pressure
  • Controls:
  • Digital indication for:
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Overspeed
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • Engine cycle crank
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:

Cooling System

  • Fan and belt guards
  • JWAC
  • Radiator fan and fan drive
  • Coolant level sensors
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Coolant drain line with valve

Exhaust System

  • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Dry exhaust manifold

Fuel System

  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose

Generators and Attachments

  • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
  • NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • Form wound
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • 6 Lead
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Right side extension terminal box, busbar connections, top mounted, bottom cable entry

Governing System

  • ADEM III

Literature

  • Parts book

Lube System

  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Integral lube Oil cooler
  • Fumes disposal
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Lubricating oil

Mounting System

  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting

Starting / Charging System

  • 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • Battery and battery rack w/cables
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor

General

  • Right hand servicing
  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00

3516E (60 Hz) Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Air inlet protection
  • Remote air inlet adapters
  • Heavy duty air cleaners
  • Dual element air cleaners

Circuit breakers

  • 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
  • Circuit breaker harnesses
  • Masterpact breaker connections
  • P Frame breaker connections
  • 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
  • Busbar connections
  • R Frame breaker connections
  • Cable entry options
  • 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers
  • Optional busbar power connections

Power Termination

  • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant

Control Panel

  • Voltage raise/lower switch
  • PC monitoring (Remote and local)
  • Generator temperature monitoring
  • Remote speed adjust
  • Annunciator modules
  • EMCP 4.4
  • Vandal proof panel door
  • Auxiliary box
  • Customer interface options
  • Ground
  • Language options
  • Load share module options
  • Mounting group - External box clips

Cooling System

  • Optional Serpentine radiators
  • Optional ATAAC radiators
  • Water level switch gauges
  • Expansion tanks

Exhaust System

  • Flexible fittings
  • Y Adapters
  • Elbows
  • Mufflers
  • Flanges
  • Flanges and exhaust fittings

Fuel System

  • Duplex fuel filters
  • Primary fuel filters

Generators and attachments

  • Differential current transformers - 8.7 and 15 kV class
  • Alternator air cleaners

Instrumentation

  • Pyrometer and thermocouples

Lube System

  • Manual prelube pump
  • Electric prelube pumps
  • Oil level regulator
  • Lube oil in standard sump

Mounting System

  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • IBC Seismic vibration isolators NORAD
  • Puck style low efficiency lsolators

Power Connections

  • Neutral ground connections
  • 2700 & 3000 Frame
  • Grounding groups

Special Tests / Reports

  • Fuel consumption test
  • Torsional vibration analysis
  • Standard engine test charge
  • IBC Certifications
  • Generator set consumption test
  • Generator set test report
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor

Starting / Charging System

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

General

  • US aid emblem
  • Special paint colors

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