Cat G3516H Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Solution
Gas Generator Sets
Details
Continuous Rating
1982 ekW @ 1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
42.90%
Overview
1419 - 2027 kW Gas Generator
The CHP2000 is an enclosure standardized for natural gas-fueled Cat® G3516H engines rated 2.0 MW, with generator rated for 4160V for combined heat and power (CHP) applications. In CHP applications, Cat gas generator sets simultaneously provide electricity for electrical loads and heat energy for a facility's thermal requirements. Caterpillar will offer customers complete CHP solutions eliminating the need to outsource additional engineering or project management.
Benefits
owning & operating cost savings
Higher electrical efficiency paired with extended maintenance intervals increases uptime and reduces costs
Package Combined Efficiency
Combined facility soultion simultaneously providing 42.9% electricity efficiency for electrical loads and 43% thermal efficiency for heat energy demands.
Standardized Enclousure
Designed and built for robustness, safety and transportability. Leading to ease of installation and reduce lead time for implementing of CHP projects.
Features at a Glance
- Cat® G3516H Humidity Fuel Tolerant Gas Engine
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- Robust high speed block design provides prolonged life and lower owning operationg costs
- Designed for maximum performance on low pressure pipeline natural gas
- Simple open chamber combustion system for reliability and fuel flexibility
- Leading edge technology in ignition system and air/fuel ratio control for lower emission and engine efficiency
- One electronic control module handles all engine functions: ignition, governing, air/fuel ratio control and engine protection
- CHP Ready
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Extensive range of rental ready features to meet job requirements and applications.
- Single-Source Supplier
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Generator set manufactured in ISO 9001:2000 compliant facility.Package factory designed and production tested.
- EMCP 4.3 Control Panel
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- User-friendly interface and navigation
- Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
- Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements
- Cat Generator
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Cat SR5 generator designed to match the performance and output characteristics of the Cat Gas engine.Class H insulation operating at Class F temperature rise for extended life.System 4 insulation protection and anti-condensation space heaters.Integrated Automatic Voltage Regulation (Cat IVR) provides enhanced system monitoring.
- Fuel/Emissions Strategy
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Meets most worldwide emissions requirements down to 500 mg/Nm3 NOx level without after treatment.Optional: Oxidation catalyst available
- Sound Attenuated Container
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Meets 75 dB(A) at 7 meters. Weather Proof enclosure, NSPS factory compliant, UL2200 compliant, and CSA/TSSA. Service and Personnel doors. Separate electrical control room. Internal and External emergency stop buttons at convenient locations.
- Proven System
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- Field proven in a wide range of applications worldwide
- Fully prototype tested
- Certified torsional vibration analysis available
- Reduced Environmental Impact
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110% spill containment of onboard engine fluids.Positive crankcase fumes ventilation.
- Full Range of Attachments
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- Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments
- Factory designed and tested
- Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation
- Worldwide Product Support
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Cat® dealers provide extensive post sale support including maintenance and repair agreements. Supported 100% by the Cat dealer with warranty on parts and labor.
- Cooling System
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Provides 40⁰C (104⁰F) ambient capability with 500 mg/Nm3 NOx (1g/hp-hr) at 100% continuous rating before derate @ 500m. Variable frequency drive fan controls improve partial load fuel consumption. Energy efficient electric drive fan.
Specifications
Full Specifications
- Generator Set Specifications
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Continuous Rating
1982 ekW @ 1.0pfFuel Type
Natural GasMaximum Electrical Efficiency
42.90%Frequency
60 HzRPM
1500Frequency
60 Hz
- Engine Specifications
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Engine Model
G3516HDisplacement
4765 in³Aspiration
TABore
6.7 inStroke
8.5 inFuel System
Electronic Fuel Control ValveGovernor Type
ADEM™ A4Compression Ratio
11.1
- Generator Set Dimensions
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Length
716 inWidth
155 inHeight
467 inDry Weight - Genset
40,384 lbWeight
166,600 lb
Equipment
- Standard Equipment
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Engine
- G3520H, V20, 4-stroke-cycle, gas engine. Operates on 31.5 to 47.2 MJ/NM3 dry pipeline natural gas. Turbocharged Separate Circuit Aftercooled.
Control Panel
- On Package EMCP 4.3 Control Panel System Offers engine and generator monitoringand protection, voltage regulation with Cat IVRimproves transient response performance. Controls provide auto paralleling AGC-4 controller, load sharing, VFDcontrol, and primary generator protection for greaterversatility, package utilization and monitoring.
Air Inlet
- Package Mounted Air Cleaner with service indicator
Cooling
- ANSI/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
- Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and aftercooler
- Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
- Standard cooling provides 40⁰C (104⁰F) ambient capability with 500mg/Nm3 NOx at 100% Continuous rating before derate, @ 500m
Containerized Module
- NSPS Factory Compilant, UL2200 Compilant and CSA / TSSA Sound attenuated 75 dB(A) @ 7 m (23 ft) Sound attenuated air intake louvers and lockable personnel doors with panic release LH and RH engine service doors integrated intocontainer side walls 3” ANSI flange customer fuel connection
Generator Controls And Protection
- Integrated crankcase ventilation system (CCV)and gas fuel train NFPA37 & CSAB149.3 with external fuel connections package utilization and monitoring.
Modes of Operation
- Provides for single unit stand-alone operation,island mode paralleling and load sharing withother power modules, and single unit-to-utilitymode paralleling for base load control
Lube Oil Make-Up System
- Integrated enclousre holding tanks: Oil makeup tank (50 gallon), Waste oil tank (300 gal / 2 oil changes), Fresh oil tank (500 gal / 2 oil changes + makeup) and oil level regulator. Low level annunciation
Exhaust
- Externally mounted exhaust system (muffler and heat exchanger)
- Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
- Individual exhaust port and turbocharger outlet wired to Integrated Tmeperature Sensing Module (ITSM) with GECM providing alarms and shutdowns
- Center section cooled turbocharger with Cat flanged outlet
General
- Fire detection system
Circuit Breaker
- LSI Long-Time, Short-Time, Instantaneous Annunciator
- 5000A 3-Pole IEC Rated Circuit Breakers
- Rear-mounted
Fuel System
- Electronic fuel metering valve
- Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM
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
Ignition System
- Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM A4)
- Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)
Generator
- Double bearing SR5 1866 frame, brushless, form wound, 12-lead design, permanent magnet excited, three-phase, with Cat IVR, Class H insulation operating at Class F temperature. Stator and Bearing temperature monitoring and anti-condensation space heaters.
- SR4B
- Caterpillar's Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) with 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
- Paint- Caterpillar Yellow except rails gloss black
- Busbar connections
- Crankshaft Vibration Damper and Guard
- Parts book
- Reactive droop
- SR5
- Anti-condensation space heater
- RH Service
- Operation and maintenance manuals
- Winding temperature detectors
Govrerning System
- ADEM A4 4-20mA (0-5VV) Speed Input
- Optional Equipment
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Air Inlet
- Mounting Brackets and Piping
- Air cleaner with precleaner
Circuit Breaker
- Frame Mounting
- MP- Frame 6 Pole Bottom Cable Entry
- No UV trip or package mounted CB Wiring
- 4000/5000A Neutral Current Transformer Automatic Selection
Control Panel
- Local alarm module
- Engine failure relay
- Remote PC Monitorring
- Remote Communications Module (PL1000T, PL1000E)
- Synchronizing module
- Local PC Monitorring
- Remote annuciator
- 16 Point/32 Light Annunciator, Shipped Loose
- Discrete I/O Module, 12 Digital Inputs, 8 'Form C' Relay
- Cat Connect: Ehternet, Satellite, Cell Telematics
Cooling
- Coolant level drain line with valves, fan with guard
- Inlet/Outlet connections
Exhaust
- Elbow
- Muffler and spark-arresting muffler with companion flanges
- Exhaust Expander
- Flexible Fitting
- Flange
- Oxidation catalyst
Fuel System
- Gas pressure regulator
- Gas shutoff valve 24V, ETR (Energized-To-Run)
- Gas Knockdown Regulator
- Fuel filter
Generator
- Manual voltage control
- Generator air filter
- Cable access box
- Medium and high voltage generators and attachment
- European bus bar
- Low voltage extension box
- Bearing temperature detectors
Starting/Charging
- Jacket water heater
- Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)
- 24V starting motors
- 60A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)
General
- Tool set
- Digital diagnostic tool
- US AID Emblem
- Special paint order
- Cold-weather bundle including enclosure heaters and ventilation recirculation
- Fire suppression system
- Interior DC lighting system with automatic shutoff timer