3516B (60 HZ) W/ Upgradable Package | 1640-2250 kW Diesel Generator

Diesel Generator Sets 3516B (60 Hz) with Upgradeable Package

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Key Specs

Standby Rating
2250 ekW
2250 ekW
Prime Power Rating
1825 ekW
1825 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low fuel, Low Emissions
Low fuel, Low Emissions

Overview

1640 - 2250 ekW Diesel Generator Set

Producing reliable power from 1640 to 2250 ekW at 60 Hz, our 3516B diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. Generator sets offer both low fuel consumption and low emission systems.

Benefits

Over 4,000,000,000 Global Operating Hours

Proven performance in heavy-duty applications

Over 200,000 Shipped

Since 1981, leading the large engine market

Optimised for 8% Lower Fuel Consumption

Demonstrated savings in operating costs

Product Specifications for 3516B (60 Hz) with Upgradeable Package

Standby Rating 2250 ekW 2250 ekW
Prime Power Rating 1825 ekW 1825 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy Low fuel, Low Emissions Low fuel, Low Emissions
Voltage 380 to 480 Volts 380 to 480 Volts
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz
Speed 1800 rpm 1800 rpm
Duty Cycle Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating 2250 ekW 2250 ekW
Minimum Rating 1640 ekW 1640 ekW
Engine Model 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore 6.69 in 170 mm
Stroke 7.48 in 190 mm
Displacement 4210.64 in 69 l
Compression Ratio 14.0:1 14.0:1
Aspiration TA TA
Fuel System MEUI MEUI
Governor Type ADEM™ A4 ADEM™ A4
Length - Maximum 234.5 in 5957 mm
Width - Maximum 90 in 2286 mm
Height - Maximum 98.2 in 2494 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) 30310 lb 13750 kg

3516B (60 Hz) with Upgradeable Package Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Air cleaner; single element canister type

Control Panels

  • PLC functionality
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • KVAR/PF modes
  • Cat connect
  • Overspeed
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • DC volts
  • EMCP 4.2B
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV) - Overcurrent (50/51)
  • Load histogram feature
  • Generator set packages include:
  • Frequency (Hz)
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Over/under voltage (27/59)
  • RFI suppression
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Low coolant level
  • Reverse power (kW) (32) - Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV) - Overcurrent (50/51)
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Volts (L-L & L-N)
  • Caterpillar's voltage regulator
  • IVR includes:
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • Lamp test
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • 3 Phase voltage sensing
  • Engine cool
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • Low oil pressure
  • Accessory module data link
  • Emergency stop
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • Communications:
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
  • 0 True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Digital indication for:
  • Customizable screens
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Coolant temperature
  • Controls:
  • Overcurrent (50/51)
  • Number of I/O varies on options selected
  • Reactive droop capability
  • Low coolant temperature
  • High coolant temperature
  • Min / max exciter
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • RPM
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
  • Speed adjust
  • Operating hours
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • 3 Analog inputs
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs

Lubrication System

  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Gear type lube oil pump
  • Fumes disposal
  • Lubricating oil

Mounting System

  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
  • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)

Starting System

  • 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • Battery and battery rack w/cables
  • Battery disconnect switch

Literature

  • Parts book
  • Operation & Maintenance Manual

3516B (60 Hz) with Upgradeable Package Optional Equipment

Control System

  • EMCP 4.3, EMCP 4.4

Air Inlet System

  • Dual element air cleaner
  • Single element filter

Cooling System

  • Water level switch gauges
  • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
  • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
  • Standard ambient radiators
  • Coolant
  • Optional installed radiators

Crankcase System

  • Explosion relief valves
  • No explosion relief valves
  • Ventilation system

Exhaust System

  • Elbows
  • Flange and exhaust expanders
  • Tier 4 clean emissions module
  • Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
  • Clean emission parts
  • Exhaust offset
  • Mufflers
  • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
  • Flanges
  • Flexible fittings
  • Y Adapters

Fuel System

  • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
  • Primary fuel filter

General

  • US aid emblem
  • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)

Generators and Attachments

  • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
  • Generator conversion
  • Differential current transformers (DCT)
  • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
  • Low / Medium voltage: 380, 440, 480, 600 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
  • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
  • Thermostat for space heater
  • Space heater
  • High voltage: 6300, 6600, 6900 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
  • Alternator air cleaner
  • High voltage: 12470, 13200, 13800 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm,FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
  • Low / Medium voltage: 380, 416, 440, 480, 600, 2400, 4160 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600, 1800 Frame

Instrumentation

  • Pyrometer and Thermocouples

Lubrication System

  • Oil level regulator
  • Prelube pumps
  • Lube oil in standard sump

Mounting System

  • Puck style low efficiency isolators
  • Spring type vibration isolators
  • IBC vibration isolators

Power Connections

  • Right side power connections
  • Ground cables between generator and terminal box
  • Neutral ground connections
  • Low voltage Circuit breakers
  • 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
  • Rear power connections
  • Left side power connections
  • Center post busbars

Special Tests / Reports

  • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
  • Fuel consumption test
  • Canadian Standards Association certification
  • Torsional vibration analysis reports
  • IBC Certification
  • Generator test report
  • Generator set fuel consumption test
  • OSHPD Certification
  • Standard engine test charge

Starting and Charging

  • Engine barring device
  • Air pressure regulator
  • Starter cover
  • Electric starting motors
  • Jacket water heaters
  • Air starting motors
  • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
  • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers

Extended Service Coverage

  • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

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