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Standby Rating
2750 ekW

Prime Power Rating
2500 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Tier 2, Low NOx

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Overview

2500 - 2750 ekW Diesel 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 2500 to 2750 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.

Benefits

14% smaller footprint

Requires less space for installation

11% lower airflow

Lower cost room installation / Aids enclosure packaging

4°C improvement in ambient capability

Provides full power even on hottest days of the year

Features at a Glance

Cat® Diesel Engine

Rugged, durable design with reliable performance proven in thousands of applications worldwide
Certified alternative fuels including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), Renewable Diesel (RD) and Hydrotreated Renewable Diesel (HRD) which meet EN 15940 or ASTM D975 can be used or blended with EN 590 diesel

Cat Generator Set Package

Accepts 100% block load in one step
Meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
Conforms to ISO 8528-5 G3 load acceptance requirements
Reliability verified through torsional vibration, fuel consumption, oil consumption, transient performance, and endurance testing

Alternators

Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing generator
Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines

Cooling System

Cooling systems are available to operate in ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
Tested to ensure proper generator set cooling

Cat ECS Control Panel

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
Graphical touchscreen display
Easily upgradeable

Warranty

24 months/1000-hour warranty for Standby and Mission Critical ratings
12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime and Continuous ratings
12 months/unlimited hour warranty for Prime-DCP ratings
Extended service protection is available to provide extended coverage options

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

Financing

Caterpillar offers an array of financial products to help you succeed through financial service excellence
Options include loans, finance lease, operating lease, working capital, and revolving line of credit
Contact your local Cat dealer for availability in your region

Specifications

Full Specifications

Generator Set Specifications: Standby Rating
2750 ekW

Prime Power Rating
2500 ekW

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Tier 2, Low NOx

Voltage
416 to 13,800 Volts

Frequency
60 Hz

Speed
1800 rpm

Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime-DCP, Prime

Maximum Rating
2750 ekW

Minimum Rating
2500 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
14.7:1

Aspiration
ATAAC

Fuel System
EUI

Governor Type
Adem™ A5

Generator Set Dimensions: Length - Maximum
311.9 in

Width - Maximum
104.0 in

Height - Maximum
131.6 in

Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
40750 lb

Equipment

Standard Equipment

Air Cleaner

Single element with service indicator

Starting

Heavy duty electric starter(s)

Cooling

ATAAC
Standard Ambient Radiator

Crankcase Ventilation System

Non filtered crankcase ventilation

Mounting System

Rails

Controller

Cat ECS 100

Telematics

Ethernet

Alternator

Form wound
Permanent Magnet Excitation

Power Termination

Busbar

Optional Equipment

Air Cleaner

Dual element with service indicator

Starting

Standard batteries
Oversized batteries
Battery charger - 10A
Battery charger - 20A
Battery charger - 40A
Battery charger - 50A
Air starter(s)
Jacket water heater

Cooling

No Radiator
High Ambient Radiator

Crankcase Ventilation System

Filtered crankcase ventilation
Closed filtered crankcase ventilation

Muffler

Industrial grade (15 dB)
Critical grade (25 dB)
Hospital grade (35 dB)

Mounting System

Spring vibration Isolators
Seismic rated vibration isolators

Controller

Cat ECS 200
EMCP 4.4

Controller attachments

Local annunciator module
Remote annuciator module
Expansion I/O module
Remote monitoring software

Telematics

Cellular

Extended service terms

2 year (prime)
3 year
5 year
10 year

Extended service coverage

Silver
Gold
Platinum
Platinum plus

Alternator Temperature rise (over 40°C ambient)

80°C
105°C
125°C/130°C
150°C

Alternator Output Voltage

416V
480V
600V
4160V
12470V
13200V
13800V

Alternator attachments

Anti-condensation space heater
Stator and bearing temperature monitoring and protection

Circuit breaker

1600A
2000A
2500A
3000A
3200A
4000A
5000A
IEC
UL
3-pole
4-pole
Manually operated
Electrically operated

Trip Unit

LSI
LSI-G
LSI-P
LSIG-P

Ancilliary Equipment

Automatic transfer switch (ATS)
Paralleling switchgear
Paralleling controls

Certifications

UL 2200
IBC seismic certification
OSHPD pre-approval

Resources

Electric Power Ratings Guide

3516E, 60 Hz, 2750 ekW Standby/Mc, 2500 ekW Prime,, U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency (Tier 2) Spec Sheet

3516E, 60 Hz, 2500 ekW, Prime-DCP, U.S. EPA Certified for Emergency Stationary Applications (Tier 2) Spec Sheet

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