3616 (50 Hz)

3616 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

Producing reliable power from 5875 to 7150 kVA at 50 Hz , our 3616 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator set is certified for low fuel consumption.

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Specifications

NameTypeValueUnit Value (Imperial)Unit NameUnit Value (Metric)Unit Name (Metric)
Maximum Ratingtext7520 kVA
Minimum Ratingtext4700 kVA
Emissions/Fuel StrategytextLow Fuel Consumption

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Electric Power Ratings Guide

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3616, 50 Hz, 7150 kVA Standby, 6500 kVA Prime, 5875 kVA Cont., Low Fuel Consumption Spec Sheet

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Features & Benefits

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
Generator
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
  • Industry leading motor starting capabilities
  • High Efficiency
Worldwide Product Support
  • Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements.
  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Caterpillar S��?�O��?�S��?��?��? program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products
Full Range of Attachments
  • Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments, factory designed and tested Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation

Complete Specifications

Generator Set Specifications

NameTypeValueUnit Value (Imperial)Unit NameUnit Value (Metric)Unit Name (Metric)
Maximum Ratingtext7520 kVA
Minimum Ratingtext4700 kVA
Emissions/Fuel StrategytextLow Fuel Consumption
Frequencytext50 Hz
Speedtext720 & 1000 rpm
Duty CycletextStandby, Prime, Continuous
Engine Modeltext3616 V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Boremeasurement11in280mm
Strokemeasurement11.8in300mm
Displacementmeasurement18032in³296l
Compression Ratiotext13:01
AspirationtextTA
Fuel SystemtextDirect unit injection
Governor TypetextGenerator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Length - Maximummeasurement404in10261.7mm
Width - Maximummeasurement99.62in2530.3mm
Height - Maximummeasurement156.6in3977.7mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)measurement141840lb64470kg

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

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Air Inlet System

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Air Inlet System

  • Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
  • Air inlet shutoff
  • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
  • Air cleaner
  • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Air Inlet System

Cooling System

  • Front mounted turbos
  • Three-bundle oil cooler
  • Engine coolant water drains
  • Water temperature regulator
  • Jacket water thermostats

Exhaust System

  • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
  • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
  • Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting

Fuel System

  • Simplex or duplex

Generator System

  • Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by Dealer

Governor System

  • UG Actuator

Lube System

  • Oil pressure regulating valve
  • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves
  • Oil filler and dipstick
  • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
  • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff

Mounting System

  • Engine and generator mounting
  • Damper, torsional vibration

Starting / Charging System

  • Line group for single point custom connection
  • Two motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side
  • Vane type air starter
  • Air silencer

General:

  • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/aftercooler/Oil cooler water
  • Paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Soot filter
  • Air inlet adapter
  • Heavy duty air cleaner
  • Vertical support bracket
  • Air cleaner louver assembly
  • Boost control valve

Cooling System

  • Expansion tank
  • Auxiliary water pump
  • Heating aids
  • Cooling system aids
  • Heat exchanger for single circuit

Exhaust System

  • Weld flange and related hardware
  • Flexible exhaust fittings

Fuel System

  • Duplex primary fuel strainer
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Fuel system connections

Generator System

  • Busbar connections
  • Anti-condensation space heaters
  • Class F insulation
  • 3 Phase, six Leads, WYE
  • Winding temperature detectors

Governor System

  • 230 UA
  • Battery backup/power supply
  • Digital programmers
  • EGB actuator
  • Electronic/actuators
  • 723 Plus

Lube System

  • Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)
  • Oil pan drain valve

Mounting System

  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • Non-vertically restrained
  • Vertically restrained
  • Isolator

Starting / Charging System

  • Turbine type air starters
  • Redundant air starters
  • Pressure reducing valve
  • Compressed air flex hose

General:

  • Custom paint colors

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