3516E 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).
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3516E 3250 & 3500 kVA
3516E 3250 & 3500 kVA
3516E 3250 & 3500 kVA
3516E 3250 & 3500 kVA
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3516E 3000 kVA
3516E 3000 kVA
3516E 3000 kVA
3516E 3000 kVA
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3516E 50Hz 3500 kVA
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3516E 3250 & 3500 kVA
3250, 3500 kVA
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Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standby Rating | text | 3500/3250/3000 kVA | ||||
| Prime Power Rating | text | 3175/2950/2725 kVA | ||||
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | text | U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx |
Documents & Spec Sheets
Electric Power Ratings Guide
Download3516E, 50 Hz, 3500 kVA Standby/MC, 3175 kVA Prime, Tier 2 Certified US. EPA Stationary Emergency Spec Sheet
Download3516E, 50 Hz 3500 kVA Standby/MC, 3175 kVA Prime Low NOx Spec Sheet
Download3516E, 50 Hz 3000 kVA Standby/MC, 2725 kVA Prime, Tier 2 (EPA ESE) with Low NOx Spec Sheet
Download3516E, 50 Hz, 2950/3175 kVA, Prime-DCP, Tier 2 Certified US. EPA Stationary Emergency Spec Sheet
Download3516E, 50 Hz, 2950/3175 kVA, Prime-DCP, Low NOx Spec Sheet
Download3516E, 50 Hz, 2725 kVA, Prime-DCP, Tier 2 (EPA ESE) with Low NOx Spec Sheet
DownloadFeatures & Benefits
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
- Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
Certifications
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- EU Declaration of Incorporation
- Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
One Safe Source
- Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package performance
- The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
- Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
- Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system
Worldwide Product Support
- Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
- Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements
Complete Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standby Rating | text | 3500/3250/3000 kVA | ||||
| Prime Power Rating | text | 3175/2950/2725 kVA | ||||
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | text | U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx | ||||
| Voltage | text | 380 to 11000 volts | ||||
| Frequency | text | 50 Hz | ||||
| Speed | text | 1500 rpm | ||||
| Duty Cycle | text | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime | ||||
| Maximum Rating | text | 3500 kVA | ||||
| Minimum Rating | text | 2725 kVA | ||||
| Engine Model | text | 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel | ||||
| Bore | measurement | 6.69 | in | 170 | mm | |
| Stroke | measurement | 8.46 | in | 215 | mm | |
| Displacement | measurement | 4765 | in³ | 78.1 | l | |
| Compression Ratio | text | 14.0:1 | ||||
| Aspiration | text | ATAAC | ||||
| Fuel System | text | Electronic Unit Injection | ||||
| Governor Type | text | Adem™ A5 | ||||
| Length - Minimum | measurement | 313.4 | in | 7954 | mm | |
| Length - Maximum | measurement | 318.4 | in | 8088 | mm | |
| Width - Minimum | measurement | 104 | in | 2640 | mm | |
| Width - Maximum | measurement | 104 | in | 2640 | mm | |
| Height - Minimum | measurement | 131.6 | in | 3342 | mm | |
| Height - Maximum | measurement | 131.6 | in | 3342 | mm | |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | measurement | 44930 | lb | 20380 | kg | |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | measurement | 45651 | lb | 20707 | kg |
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
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