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Details

Gas Standby Rating
1500 ekW @ 0.8pf

Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified

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Foley Equipment Sales

+1 (316) 943-4211

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Overview

1000 - 1500 kW Natural Gas Generator

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Fast Response generator sets engineered to deliver unmatched performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Benefits

Certification

Leading edge EPA Certification For Non-Emergency, UL2200, UL1446, and more

Seconds

Complies with industry leading specifications such as NFPA 110 Level 1 Type 10

Block Load

Able to pick up the loads for the entire site in the event of an emergency.

Features at a Glance

Cat G3516 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 and hydrogen blends
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 ECS 100 Control Panel

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

Cooling System

Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 43°C (110°F)
Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Emissions

EPA Certified for use in Emergency and Non-Emergency applications
Additional a NOx selectable genset is available to meets most worldwide emissions requirements down to 0.5 g/bhp-hr 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: Gas Standby Rating
1500 ekW @ 0.8pf

Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)

Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified

RPM
1800 rpm

Frequency
60 Hz

Compression Ratio
11.5

Engine Specifications: Engine Model
G3516

Displacement
4765 in³

Aspiration
TA

Bore
6.7 in

Stroke
8.5 in

Generator Set Dimensions: Length
275.6 in

Width
92.3 in

Height
128.5 in

Weight
40384 lb

Equipment

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet

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

Control Panel

Cat ECS 100

Cooling

Jacket water and SCAC engine-driven pumps
Jacket water and SCAC thermostats

Exhaust

Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
Individual exhaust port and turbocharger outlet wired to integrated temperature sensing module (ITSM) with GCEM providing alarms and shutdowns
Cat-flanged face outlet on turbocharger

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
Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM
Gas pressure regulator
24V DC energized-to-run (ETR) gas shutoff valve
Engine-installed electronic control valve

General

Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
Paint- Caterpillar Yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
RH Service
Operation and maintenance manuals
Parts book

Generator

Permanent Magnet Excitation
Anti-condensation space heater
Winding temperature detectors
NEMA Class H insulation
Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
SR5

Starting/Charging

Electric Starter
24V starting motors
Jacket water heater
Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)

Governing System

ADEM A4

Ignition System

Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)
Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM A4)

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet

Air cleaner with precleaner

Control Panel

Remote annunciator
Local alarm module
Remote PC monitoring
Engine failure relay
Local PC monitoring
EMCP 4.4

Circuit Breakers

S LSI, G LSIG, P LSIG-P, 4th Digit Type
100% rated, 3-pole (UL/CSA/IEC) 5th Digit Rating
3-pole (IEC 947-2 rated)
2000A, 2500A, 3000A 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated Masterpact Circuit Breakers
1600A, 2000A 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated R-Frame Circuit Breakers
Frame mounting

Cooling

Coolant level drain line with valves, fan with guard
Package mounted radiator

Exhaust

305 mm (12 in.) muffler
305 mm (12 in.) flange
305mm (12 in) spark arresting muffler
305 mm (12in.) elbow
18, 25 dBA Attenuation

Fuel System

3, 0-100 kPag, 4-20mA gas train pressure sensors

General

Digital diagnostic tool

Generator

European bus bars
Bearing temperature detectors
Low voltage extension box
Generator air filter
Cable access box

Starting/Charging

45A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)
20A, 24VDC battery charger

Grid Code Compliance

60 Hz: USA

Resources

Electric Power Rating Guide

G3516 NOx Selectable Spec Sheet

G3516 EPA Certified Spec Sheet

Gas Generator Set 50 and 60 Hz Ratings Guide

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