3516E Low Voltage 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.
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Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standby Rating | text | 3000 ekW | ||||
| Prime Power Rating | text | 2725 ekW | ||||
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | text | Tier 2 |
Documents & Spec Sheets
Electric Power Ratings Guide
Download3516E, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW Standby/MC, 2725 ekW Prime, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) Spec Sheet
Download3516E, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW Standby/MC, 2725 ekW Prime,, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) and Northern Virginia NOx Requirements Spec Sheet
Download3516E, 60 Hz, 2725 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Certified for Emergency Stationary Applications (Tier 2) 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
- UL 2200 Listed
- CSA
- IBC seismic certification
- OSHPD pre-approval
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 | 3000 ekW | ||||
| Prime Power Rating | text | 2725 ekW | ||||
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | text | Tier 2 | ||||
| Voltage | text | 416 to 13,800 Volts | ||||
| Frequency | text | 60 Hz | ||||
| Speed | text | 1800 rpm | ||||
| Duty Cycle | text | Standby, Mission Critical, Prime | ||||
| Maximum Rating | text | 3000 ekW | ||||
| Minimum Rating | text | 2725 ekW | ||||
| Engine Model | text | 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel | ||||
| Bore | measurement | 6.69 | in | 170 | mm | |
| Stroke | measurement | 8.47 | in | 215 | mm | |
| Displacement | measurement | 4765 | in³ | 78.1 | l | |
| Compression Ratio | text | 13.9:1 / 14.3:1 | ||||
| Aspiration | text | ATAAC | ||||
| Fuel System | text | MEUI | ||||
| Governor Type | text | Adem™ A5 | ||||
| Length - Maximum | measurement | 302.4 | in | 7678 | mm | |
| Width - Maximum | measurement | 113.2 | in | 2874 | mm | |
| Height - Maximum | measurement | 143.3 | in | 3639 | mm | |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | measurement | 44930 | lb | 20380 | kg |
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
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