CHP2000

Cat G3516H Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Solution

Cat® G3516H (1419 - 2027kW) Gas Generator models delivers world-class efficiency for combined heat & power (CHP) and other operations.

CHP2000 Gas Enclosure No Shadow

DESCRIPTION

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.G3516H Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Solution Gas GeneratorElectric Power

Cat® G3516H Humidity Fuel Tolerant 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

CHP Ready

Extensive range of rental ready features to meet job requirements and applications.

Single-Source Supplier

Generator set manufactured in ISO 9001:2000 compliant facility.Package factory designed and production tested.

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

Cat Generator

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

Meets most worldwide emissions requirements down to 500 mg/Nm3 NOx level without after treatment.Optional: Oxidation catalyst available

Sound Attenuated Container

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

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

Reduced Environmental Impact

110% spill containment of onboard engine fluids.Positive crankcase fumes ventilation.

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 provide extensive post sale support including maintenance and repair agreements. Supported 100% by the Cat dealer with warranty on parts and labor.

Cooling System

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.

  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs
  • Docs

Standard Equipment

  • 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

  • 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

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
Cat G3516H Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Solution
Name:
CHP2000
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Generator Set Specifications

Continuous Rating
1982 ekW @ 1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
42.90%
Frequency
60 Hz
RPM
1500

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
G3516H
Displacement
4765 in³ / 78 l
Aspiration
TA
Bore
6.7 in / 170 mm
Stroke
8.5 in / 215 mm
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Control Valve
Governor Type
ADEM™ A4

Generator Set Dimensions

Length
716 in / 18200 mm
Width
155 in / 3940 mm
Height
467 in / 11850 mm
Dry Weight - Genset
40384 lb / 18315 kg
Weight
166600 lb / 75500 kg

Engine Specifications

Compression Ratio
11.1

Generator Set Specifications

Frequency
60 Hz

SEE HOW CHP2000 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Gas Generator Sets
CHP2000
CHP2000 Gas Enclosure No Shadow
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Continuous Rating
1982 ekW @ 1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
42.90%
Frequency
60 Hz
RPM
1500
Engine Model
G3516H
Displacement
4765 in³ / 78 l
Aspiration
TA
Bore
6.7 in / 170 mm
Stroke
8.5 in / 215 mm
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Control Valve
Governor Type
ADEM™ A4
Length
716 in / 18200 mm
Width
155 in / 3940 mm
Height
467 in / 11850 mm
Dry Weight - Genset
40384 lb / 18315 kg
Weight
166600 lb / 75500 kg
Compression Ratio
11.1
Gas Generator Sets
CHP1500
CHP1500 Gas Enclosure No Shadow
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Continuous Rating
1490 ekW @ 1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
42.50%
Frequency
60 Hz
RPM
1500 rpm
Engine Model
G3512H
Displacement
3574 in³ / 59 l
Aspiration
TA
Bore
6.7 in / 170 mm
Stroke
8.5 in / 215 mm
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Control Valve
Governor Type
ADEM™ A4
Length
716 in / 18200 mm
Width
155 in / 3940 mm
Height
467 in / 11850 mm
Dry Weight - Genset
34700 lb / 15740 kg
Weight
161600 lb / 73500 kg
Compression Ratio
11.1
Gas Generator Sets
CHP2500
CHP2500 Gas Enclosure Open View
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Continuous Rating
2480 ekW @ 1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
42.40%
Frequency
60 Hz
RPM
1500
Engine Model
G3520H
Displacement
5956 in³ / 97.5 l
Aspiration
TA
Bore
6.7 in / 170 mm
Stroke
8.5 in / 215 mm
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Control Valve
Governor Type
ADEM™ A4
Length
302 in / 7668 mm
Width
86 in / 2173 mm
Height
97 in / 2473 mm
Dry Weight - Genset
54675 lb / 25285 kg
Weight
168000 lb / 76200 kg
Compression Ratio
11.1