3516E (50 Hz)

3516E Generator Set

3516E (50 HZ) 3000-3500 kVA Diesel Generator models can be customized to meet your continuous, standby & prime applications & match your power standards.

3516E 50Hz Tier 2 / Low NOx

DESCRIPTION

The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your standby, mission critical and prime applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power (2725 - 3500 kVA at 50 Hz), each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 % rated load in one step. The generator is certified Tier 2 Equivalent, US EPA Stationary Emergency / Low NOx (1/2 TA Luft).Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.Electric Power

3516E 3500 kVA

Cat Generator Set Package

  • Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
  • Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
  • Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements

Cat Diesel Engine

  • Reliable, rugged, durable design
  • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight

SR5 Alternator

  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
  • Robust Class H insulation

Cat ECS 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 50�C (122�F)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

  • EU Declaration of Conformity
  • EU Declaration of Incorporation
  • Eurasian Conformity (EAC)

One Safe Source

  • Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package performance
  • The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
  • Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
  • Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system

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

  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs
  • Docs

Standard Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air cleaner; single element canister type
  • Control System
    • Generator set packages include:
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • KVAR / PF modes
    • IVR includes reactive droop capability
    • Cat ECS 100
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • RFI suppression
    • 3 Phase voltage sensing
    • Caterpillar's voltage regulator
    • Min / max exciter
    • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
    • Controls:
    • Speed adjust
    • Auto/start/stop control
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Engine cool
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • PLC functionality
    • Customizable screens
    • Lamp test
    • Load histogram feature
    • Generator phase sequence
    • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • RPM
    • High coolant temperature
    • Accessory module data link
    • Low coolant level
    • Number of I/O varies on options selected
    • Digital indication for:
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • Overcurrent (50/51)
    • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
    • 3 Analog inputs
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
    • Low coolant temperature
    • +/- 2% accuracy
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Cat connect
    • Over/under voltage (27/59)
    • 1 Programmable digital outputs
    • 0 True RMS AC metering
    • 3 Phase
    • Communications:
    • Overspeed
    • DC volts
    • Operating hours
    • Coolant temperature
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • Low oil pressure
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • kW-hr (total)
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for: Low oil pressure - High coolant temperature - Overspeed - Emergency stop - Failure to start (overcrank) - Low coolant temperature - Low coolant level -
  • Cooling System
    • ATAAC - 3516E package radiators shipped installed
    • Certified standard PGS provided
  • Exhaust System
    • Dry exhaust manifold
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
  • General
    • SAE standard rotation
    • Flywheel and flywheel housing - SAE No. 00
    • Right hand servicing
    • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator
  • Generator and Attachments
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • Low voltage: Random wound - Internal excitation (IE) - Winding temperature detectors - NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby) - Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry - NEMA standard hole pattern
    • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
    • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient (125C prime/150C standby)
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • High voltage:
    • Medium voltage:
    • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
    • NEMA standard hole pattern
    • 6 Lead
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • Form wound
    • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry
  • Governing System
    • ADEM A5
  • Literature
    • Parts book
    • Operation & Maintenance Manual
  • Lubrication System
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Lubricating oil
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Integral lube oil cool
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Fumes disposal
  • Mounting System
    • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting
    • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • Starting System
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
    • 45 Amp Charging alternator
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • Battery disconnect switch

Optional Equipment

  • Control System
    • EMCP 4.4
  • Air Inlet System
    • Single element filter
    • Dual element air cleaner
  • Cooling System
    • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
    • Coolant
    • Optional installed radiators
    • Standard ambient radiators
  • Crankcase System
    • Ventilation system
    • Explosion relief valves
    • No explosion relief valves
  • Exhaust System
    • Y Adapters
  • Fuel System
    • Primary fuel filter
    • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
  • General
    • US aid emblem
    • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
  • Generators and Attachments
    • Thermostat for space heater
    • Alternator air cleaner
    • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
    • Generator conversion
    • Space heater
    • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
    • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
  • Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
  • Lubrication System
    • Lube oil in standard sump
    • Prelube pumps
    • Oil level regulator
  • Mounting System
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
  • Power Connections
    • Neutral ground connections
    • Center post busbars
    • Right side power connections
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • Generator set fuel consumption test
    • Torsional vibration analysis reports
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • IBC Certification
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Canadian Standards Association certification
    • Standard engine test charge
    • Generator test report
    • Fuel consumption test
    • OSHPD Certification
  • Starting and Charging
    • Air pressure regulator
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Air starting motors
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • Starter cover
    • Engine barring device
    • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
    • Electric starting motors
  • Extended Service Coverage
    • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
3516E Generator Set
Name:
3516E (50 Hz)
Brand:
Cat
Status:
Current

Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating
3500/3250/3000 kVA
Prime Power Rating
3175/2950/2725 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx
Voltage
380 to 11000 volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating
3500 kVA
Minimum Rating
2725 kVA

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.69 in / 170 mm
Stroke
8.46 in / 215 mm
Displacement
4765 in³ / 78.1 l
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Aspiration
ATAAC
Fuel System
Electronic Unit Injection
Governor Type
Adem™ A5

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum
302.6 in / 7685 mm
Length - Maximum
306.5 in / 7785 mm
Width - Maximum
102.8 in / 2612 mm
Height - Maximum
131.6 in / 3342 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
44930 lb / 20380 kg
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
45651 lb / 20707 kg

SEE HOW 3516E (50 Hz) COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Diesel Generator Sets
3516E (50 Hz)
3516E 50Hz Tier 2 / Low NOx
Brand
Cat
Status
Current
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx
Voltage
380 to 11000 volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating
3500 kVA
Minimum Rating
2725 kVA
Engine Model
3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.69 in / 170 mm
Stroke
8.46 in / 215 mm
Displacement
4765 in³ / 78.1 l
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Aspiration
ATAAC
Fuel System
Electronic Unit Injection
Governor Type
Adem™ A5
Length - Maximum
306.5 in / 7785 mm
Width - Maximum
102.8 in / 2612 mm
Height - Maximum
131.6 in / 3342 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
45651 lb / 20707 kg
Selected Model
Diesel Generator Sets
3516E (50 Hz)
3516E 50Hz Tier 2 Enhanced Transient Response
Brand
Cat
Status
Current
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Tier 2 Equivalent - 1800 rpm
Voltage
380 to 11000 volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical
Maximum Rating
3500 kVA
Minimum Rating
3000 kVA
Engine Model
3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.69 in / 170 mm
Stroke
8.46 in / 215 mm
Displacement
4765 in³ / 78.1 l
Compression Ratio
14.7:1
Aspiration
ATAAC
Fuel System
Electronic Unit Injection
Governor Type
Adem™5
Length - Maximum
335.1 in / 8513 mm
Width - Maximum
104 in / 2460 mm
Height - Maximum
131.6 in / 3342 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
50706 lb / 23000 kg
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Diesel Generator Sets
3516E (60 Hz)
3516E Package Genset,
Brand
Cat
Status
Current
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Tier 2, Low NOx
Voltage
416 to 13,800 Volts
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating
2750 ekW
Minimum Rating
2500 ekW
Engine Model
3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.69 in / 170 mm
Stroke
8.47 in / 215 mm
Displacement
4765 in³ / 78.1 l
Compression Ratio
14.7:1
Aspiration
ATAAC
Fuel System
EUI
Governor Type
Adem™ A5
Length - Maximum
303.3 in / 7703 mm
Width - Maximum
104 in / 2640 mm
Height - Maximum
131.6 in / 3342 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
40750 lb / 18480 kg
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