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Details

Continuous Rating
2519 / 2500 ekW @ 1.0pf

Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)

Maximum Electrical Efficiency
45.30%

Contact

Foley Equipment Sales

+1 (316) 943-4211

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Overview

1763 - 2519 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

hydrogen blended fuel option

Enables operation of up to 25% hydrogen blend (by volume) with pipeline natural gas fuel.

savings on service

Extended maintenance intervals leading to lower service costs

Lower lube oil consumption

Leading to lower service costs and extended maintenance intervals

Features at a Glance

Cat G3520H 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 mixtures
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

EMCP 4.3 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

Emissions

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: Continuous Rating
2519 / 2500 ekW @ 1.0pf

Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)

Maximum Electrical Efficiency
45.30%

Frequency
50 / 60 Hz

RPM
1500

Frequency
50/60 Hz

Engine Specifications: Engine Model
G3520H

Displacement
5956 in³

Aspiration
TA

Bore
6.7 in

Stroke
8.5 in

Compression Ratio
12.1

Generator Set Dimensions: Length
302 in

Width
86 in

Height
97 in

Dry Weight - Genset
54675 lb

Equipment

Standard Equipment

Control Panel

EMCP 4.3

Air Inlet

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

Cooling

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

Circuit Breaker

LSI Long-Time, Short-Time, Instantaneous Annunciator
Rear-mounted
5000A 3-Pole IEC Rated Circuit Breakers

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
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

Caterpillar's Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) with 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
SR4B
Crankshaft Vibration Damper and Guard
Busbar connections
Paint- Caterpillar Yellow except rails gloss black
Winding temperature detectors
Operation and maintenance manuals
Parts book
Anti-condensation space heater
RH Service
SR5
Reactive droop

Govrerning System

ADEM A4 4-20mA (0-5VV) Speed Input

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet

Mounting Brackets and Piping
Air cleaner with precleaner

Circuit Breaker

MP- Frame 6 Pole Bottom Cable Entry
4000/5000A Neutral Current Transformer Automatic Selection
No UV trip or package mounted CB Wiring
Frame Mounting

Control Panel

16 Point/32 Light Annunciator, Shipped Loose
Remote Communications Module (PL1000T, PL1000E)
Remote annuciator
Local PC Monitorring
Discrete I/O Module, 12 Digital Inputs, 8 'Form C' Relay
Cat Connect: Ehternet, Satellite, Cell Telematics
Engine failure relay
Local alarm module
Synchronizing module
Remote PC Monitorring

Cooling

Inlet/Outlet connections
Coolant level drain line with valves, fan with guard

Exhaust

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

Fuel System

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

Generator

Bearing temperature detectors
Cable access box
Low voltage extension box
Manual voltage control
European bus bar
Generator air filter
Medium and high voltage generators and attachment

General

Digital diagnostic tool
Special paint order
Tool set
US AID Emblem

Starting/Charging

Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)
24V starting motors
Jacket water heater
60A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)

Grid Code Compliance

60 Hz: USA
50 Hz: Germany, Great Britain, Belgium, Romania, Italy, Ireland, Poland, Netherlands, Spain, France, and European Standard

Resources

Electric Power Rating Guide

Gas Generator Set 50 and 60 Hz Ratings Guide

G3520H 60Hz Natural Gas Data Sheet

G3520H 50Hz Natural Gas Data Sheet

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