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CAT G3516 Gas Engine

SR5 Generator

Cat ECS 100 Control Panel

Cooling System

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Full Specifications
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment

Generator Set Specifications +

Gas Standby Rating
1500 ekW @ 0.8pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified
RPM
1800 rpm
Frequency
60 Hz
Compression Ratio
11.5

Engine Specifications +

Engine Model
G3516
Displacement
4765 in³
Aspiration
TA
Bore
6.7 in
Stroke
8.5 in

Generator Set Dimensions +

Length
275.6 in
Width
92.3 in
Height
128.5 in
Weight
40384 lb

Air Inlet

Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator

Control Panel

Cat ECS 100

Cooling

Jacket water and SCAC engine-driven pumps
Jacket water and SCAC thermostats

Exhaust

Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
Individual exhaust port and turbocharger outlet wired to integrated temperature sensing module (ITSM) with GCEM providing alarms and shutdowns
Cat-flanged face outlet on turbocharger

Fuel System

Fuel system is sized for 31.5 to 47.2 MJ/NM3 dry pipeline natural gas with pressure of 10.2 to 34.5KPa to the engine fuel control valve
Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM
Gas pressure regulator
24V DC energized-to-run (ETR) gas shutoff valve
Engine-installed electronic control valve

General

Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
Paint- Caterpillar Yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
RH Service
Operation and maintenance manuals
Parts book

Generator

Permanent Magnet Excitiation
Anti-condensation space heater
Winding temperature detectors
NEMA Class H insulation
Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
SR5

Starting/Charging

Electric Starter
24V starting motors
Jacket water heater
Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)

Governing System

ADEM A4

Ignition System

Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)
Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM A4)

Air Inlet

Air cleaner with precleaner

Control Panel

Remote annunciator
Local alarm module
Remote PC monitoring
Engine failure relay
Local PC monitoring
EMCP 4.4

Circuit Breakers

S LSI, G LSIG, P LSIG-P, 4th Digit Type
100% rated, 3-pole (UL/CSA/IEC) 5th Digit Rating
3-pole (IEC 947-2 rated)
2000A, 2500A, 3000A 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated Masterpact Circuit Breakers
1600A, 2000A 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated R-Frame Circuit Breakers
Frame mounting

Cooling

Coolant level drain line with valves, fan with guard
Package mounted radiator

Exhaust

305 mm (12 in.) muffler
305 mm (12 in.) flange
305mm (12 in) spark arresting muffler
305 mm (12in.) elbow
18, 25 dBA Attenuation

Fuel System

3, 0-100 kPag, 4-20mA gas train pressure sensors

General

Digital diagnostic tool

Generator

European bus bars
Bearing temperature detectors
Low voltage extension box
Generator air filter
Cable access box

Starting/Charging

45A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)
20A, 24VDC battery charger

Grid Code Compliance

60 Hz: USA

MEDIA GALLERY

DOWNLOAD RESOURCES

Electric Power Rating Guide

G3516 NOx Selectable Spec Sheet

G3516 EPA Certified Spec Sheet

Gas Generator Set 50 and 60 Hz Ratings Guide

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