Gas Generator Sets

Details

Continuous Rating
1530 ekW @ 1.0pf

Fuel Type
Natural Gas & Propane

Maximum Electrical Efficiency
45.3%

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Foley Equipment Sales

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Overview

1502 - 1530 kW Gas Generator

From natural gas to biogas, coal mine gases, or hydrogen fuel blends to support combined heat and power (CHP), emergency power, and local grid support applications, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.

Benefits

Electrical Efficiency

Industry leading 45.3% electrical efficiency on a 1.5 MW package.

Start to Full Load Time

Faster start-to-full-load performance and improved transient response enable the G3512K to become available more quickly and adapt seamlessly to rapid load changes

Fuel Flexible

Multiple fuel options with natural gas and propane available now. Biogas, sewage and landfill gas, coal mine methane (CMM), and up to 25% hydrogen cofigurations coming in 2026

Features at a Glance

Cat G3520K Gas Engine

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

SR5 Generator

Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Caterpillar gas engines
Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
High efficiency

Cat Energy Control System (Cat ECS)

A cost effective but powerful system
Modern color touch screen
Meets UL6200 controls and UL2300 3rd ed. generator set package requirements
Local annunciation to meet NFPA 110

Emissions

Meets most worldwide emissions requirements down to 0.5 g/bhp-hr or 250 mg/Nm3 Nox level without aftertreatment

Proven System

Field proven in a wide range of applications worldwide
Fully prototype tested
Certified torsional vibration analysis available

Full Range of Attachments

Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments
Factory designed and tested
Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation

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

Specifications

Full Specifications

Generator Set Specifications: Continuous Rating
1530 ekW @ 1.0pf

Fuel Type
Natural Gas & Propane

Maximum Electrical Efficiency
45.3%

Frequency
50 / 60 Hz

RPM
1500

Speed
1500 RPM

Frequency
50/60 Hz

Engine Specifications: Engine Model
G3512K

Displacement
3576 in³

Aspiration
TA

Bore
6.7 in

Stroke
8.5 in

Compression Ratio
10.5

Governor Type
Adem 6

Generator Set Dimensions: Length
215 in

Width
71.97 in

Height
89.49 in

Dry Weight - Genset
37,082 lb

Equipment

Standard Equipment

Cooling

Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and aftercooler.
SCAC control valve
Jacket water and SCAC thermostats.
ANSI/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet.

Control Panel

ECS 100 with colored HMI
Ethernet Telematics

Air Inlet

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

Governing System

ADEM 6

Exhaust

Center section cooled turbocharger with Cat flanged outlet.
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.

Fuel System

Electronic fuel metering valve
EN7462/CSAB149:3, NFPA37
Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM
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.

Generator

Operation and maintenance manuals
Busbar connections
IVR - Intergrated voltage regulator
Paint- Caterpillar Yellow except rails gloss black
Parts book
Reactive droop
Winding temperature detectors
Crankshaft Vibration Damper and Guard
RH/LH Service
Anti-condensation space heater
SR5 / N9500

Lube

Electric Pre-lube pump

Starting/Charging

24V starting motors

Ignition System

Integrated Cylinder Pressure Sensor (ICPS)
Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM 6)

Optional Equipment

Control Panel

Load Share Module
ECS 200 with colored HMI
Cellular telematics
Expandable Ethernet modules
Remote HMI displays
CAN 2 connection point
Expandable I/O

Air Inlet

Off Engine Air Cleaner - Mounting Brackets and Piping

Circuit Breaker

LSI/LSIG/LSIG-P Long-Time, Short-Time, Instantaneous Annunciator, ground fault protect, ground fault annunciate
Non-par/Par Breakers
Rear-mounted
5000A 3-Pole IEC/ULCSA Rated Circuit Breakers

Cooling

Coolant level drain line with valves
Inlet/Outlet RH and LH connections

Lube

Ship oil filled or dry(Ultra40)
SYNHP (only ship dry)
Oil Level Regulator

Starting/Charging

Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)
Engine barring device
Jacket water heater (220/400/240/480V)
60A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)

Exhaust

Muffler and spark-arresting muffler with companion flanges
Flange, Elbow, and Flexible Fitting
Exhaust Expander

Fuel System

Fuel filter
Gas pressure regulator
Gas Knockdown Regulator
Gas shutoff valve 24V, Energized-To-Run (ETR)

Generator

Cable access box
Thermostate for space heater
Generator space heater (with optional heater control)
Manual voltage control
NEMA/IEC Busbars
Bearing temperature detectors
Generator air filter
Medium and high voltage generators and attachment
Current transformer, differential current transformer, potential transformer
Low voltage extension box

General

Tool set
US AID Emblem
Special paint order
Digital diagnostic tool

Package

Seismic Isolators
Spring Isolators

Grid Code Compliance

50 Hz: Germany (HV/MV), Great Britain, Italy (HV/MV), Belgium, Polan, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, France, Czech Republic, Greece, Ireland, and European Standard

Resources

Electric Power Rating Guide

G3512K 60 Hz Data Sheet

G3512K 50 Hz Data Sheet

G3500K 60 Hz CHP Data Sheet

G3500K 50 Hz CHP Data Sheet

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