3516B (50 Hz) Generator Set
Diesel Generator Sets
Details
Standby Rating
2500 kVA
Prime Power Rating
2275 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Low Emissions
Overview
2000 - 2500 kVA Diesel Generator Set
Producing reliable power from 2000 to 2500 kVA at 50 Hz, our 3516B 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. Generator sets offer both low fuel consumption and low emission systems.
Benefits
Lower Fuel Consumption
Demonstrated savings in operating costs
Global Operating Hours
Proven performance in heavy-duty applications
Shipped
Since 1981, leading the large engine market
Features at a Glance
- Cat Generator Set Package
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- User-friendly interface and navigation
- Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirements
- Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements
- Cooling System
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- Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
- Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities
- Certifications
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- IBC seismic certification
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- EU Declaration of Incorporation
- Eurasian Conformity (EAC)
- Single-Source Supplier
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- 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
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- 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
Specifications
Full Specifications
- Generator Set Specifications
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Standby Rating
2500 kVAPrime Power Rating
2275 kVAEmissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel, Low EmissionsVoltage
380 to 11000 VoltsFrequency
50 HzSpeed
1500 rpmDuty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, ContinuousMaximum Rating
2500 kVAMinimum Rating
2000 kVA
- Engine Specifications
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Engine Model
3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled DieselBore
6.69 inStroke
8.46 inDisplacement
4764.73 inCompression Ratio
15.5:1Aspiration
TAFuel System
Electronic unit injectionGovernor Type
Adem™3
- Generator Set Dimensions
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Length - Minimum
253.3 inLength - Maximum
253.3 inWidth - Minimum
90 inWidth - Maximum
90 inHeight - Minimum
98.2 inHeight - Maximum
98.2 inDry Weight - Genset (minimum)
33009 lbDry Weight - Genset (maximum)
33009 lb
Equipment
- Standard Equipment
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Air Inlet
- Air cleaner
Cooling
- Package mounted radiator
Exhaust
- Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
- Secondary fuel filters
- Fuel priming pump
- Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Generator
- Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
- IP23 Protection
Power Termination
- Busbar
Control Panel
- Cat ECS 100
General
- Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
- Optional Equipment
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Exhaust
- Exhaust mufflers (except Tier 4)
Generator
- Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
- Internal excitation (IE)
- Anti-condensation heater
- Oversize and premium generators
Power Termination
- Circuit breakers, UL listed
- Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
Control Panels
- Generator temperature monitoring & protection
- Digital I/O module
- Load share module
- EMCP 4.4
- Remote monitoring software
Mounting
- Spring type vibration isolators
- IBC isolators
- Rubber anti-vibration mounts
Starting/Charging
- Oversize batteries
- Charging alternator
- Heavy duty starting system
- Jacket water heater
- Air starting motor with control and silencer
- Battery chargers
General
- Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
- EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
- The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
- Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- UL 2200 package
- Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
- Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
- EEC Declaration of Conformity
- CSA Certification