3516E Low Voltage Generator Set

Specifications

Full Specifications

Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating
3000 ekW

Prime Power Rating
2725 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Tier 2

Voltage
416 to 13,800 Volts

Frequency
60 Hz

Speed
1800 rpm

Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime

Maximum Rating
3000 ekW

Minimum Rating
2725 ekW

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel

Bore
6.69 in

Stroke
8.47 in

Displacement
4765 in³

Compression Ratio
13.9:1 / 14.3:1

Aspiration
ATAAC

Fuel System
MEUI

Governor Type
Adem™ A5

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum
302.4 in

Width - Maximum
113.2 in

Height - Maximum
143.3 in

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
44930 lb

Equipment

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

Resources

Electric Power Ratings Guide

3516E, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW Standby/MC, 2725 ekW Prime, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) Spec Sheet

3516E, 60 Hz, 3000 ekW Standby/MC, 2725 ekW Prime,, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) and Northern Virginia NOx Requirements Spec Sheet

3516E, 60 Hz, 2725 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Certified for Emergency Stationary Applications (Tier 2) Spec Sheet