3516E (60 Hz)

3516E Low Voltage Generator Set

3516E (50 HZ) 2500-3000 kW Diesel Generator models can be customized to meet your continuous, standby & prime applications & match your power standards.

3516E 3000 ekW

DESCRIPTION

The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your standby and prime applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power from 2725 to 3000 ekW at 60 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 set is US EPA Stationary Emergency Use Only (Tier 2) certified.Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.Electric Power

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

  • UL 2200 Listed
  • CSA
  • IBC seismic certification
  • OSHPD pre-approval

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
    • Single element canister type with service indicator
    • Air cleaner
  • Cooling
    • Package mounted radiator
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust flange outlet
  • Fuel
    • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
    • Fuel priming pump
  • Generator
    • IP23 Protection
    • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Power Termination
    • Busbar
  • Starting/Charging
    • Heavy duty starting system
    • Charging alternator
  • Control Panel
    • Over/under voltage (27/59)
    • Emergency stop pushbutton
    • Speed adjust
    • Accessory module data link
    • Generator phase sequence
    • Panel lights
    • Alarm acknowledge
    • Generator mounted - rear facing
    • kW (per phase, average & percent)
    • Engine cool-down timer
    • Communications:
    • High coolant temperature
    • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
    • Overcurrent (50/51)
    • Amps (per phase & average)
    • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
    • Serial annunciator module data link
    • 24 Volt DC operation
    • Cat ECS controller includes:
    • DC volts
    • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
    • 6 Programmable digital inputs
    • 2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
    • Frequency (Hz)
    • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
    • Power factor (per phase & average)
    • kW-hr (total)
    • Cat ECS 100
    • Lamp test
    • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
    • kVAr-hr (total)
    • Coolant temperature
    • Text alarm/event descriptions
    • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
    • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
    • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
    • Low coolant level
    • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
    • Failure to start (overcrank)
    • Operating hours
    • Low coolant temperature
    • 2 Programmable digital outputs
    • Low oil pressure
    • Controls:
    • Digital indication for:
    • Environmental sealed front face
    • Overspeed
    • Volts (L-L & L-N)
    • Reverse power (kW) (32)
    • Engine cycle crank
    • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • Cooling System
    • Fan and belt guards
    • JWAC
    • Radiator fan and fan drive
    • Coolant level sensors
    • Caterpillar extended life coolant
    • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Exhaust System
    • Flanged faced outlet(s)
    • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Secondary fuel filters
    • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
  • Generators and Attachments
    • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
    • NEMA standard hole pattern
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
    • Form wound
    • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
    • 6 Lead
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Right side extension terminal box, busbar connections, top mounted, bottom cable entry
  • Governing System
    • ADEM III
  • Literature
    • Parts book
  • Lube System
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Integral lube Oil cooler
    • Fumes disposal
    • Oil drain lines and valve
    • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
    • Lubricating oil
  • Mounting System
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
    • Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
  • Starting / Charging System
    • 45 Amp Charging alternator
    • Battery and battery rack w/cables
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • General
    • Right hand servicing
    • Paint - Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
    • SAE standard rotation
    • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE No. 00

Optional Equipment

  • Air Inlet System
    • Air inlet protection
    • Remote air inlet adapters
    • Heavy duty air cleaners
    • Dual element air cleaners
  • Circuit breakers
    • 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000 Amp, 4 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Circuit breaker harnesses
    • Masterpact breaker connections
    • P Frame breaker connections
    • 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000 Amp, 3 Pole, IEC rated Circuit breakers
    • Busbar connections
    • R Frame breaker connections
    • Cable entry options
    • 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000 Amp, 3 Pole, UL-100% rated Circuit breakers
    • Optional busbar power connections
  • Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
  • Control Panel
    • Voltage raise/lower switch
    • PC monitoring (Remote and local)
    • Generator temperature monitoring
    • Remote speed adjust
    • Annunciator modules
    • EMCP 4.4
    • Vandal proof panel door
    • Auxiliary box
    • Customer interface options
    • Ground
    • Language options
    • Load share module options
    • Mounting group - External box clips
  • Cooling System
    • Optional Serpentine radiators
    • Optional ATAAC radiators
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Expansion tanks
  • Exhaust System
    • Flexible fittings
    • Y Adapters
    • Elbows
    • Mufflers
    • Flanges
    • Flanges and exhaust fittings
  • Fuel System
    • Duplex fuel filters
    • Primary fuel filters
  • Generators and attachments
    • Differential current transformers - 8.7 and 15 kV class
    • Alternator air cleaners
  • Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
  • Lube System
    • Manual prelube pump
    • Electric prelube pumps
    • Oil level regulator
    • Lube oil in standard sump
  • Mounting System
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC Seismic vibration isolators NORAD
    • Puck style low efficiency lsolators
  • Power Connections
    • Neutral ground connections
    • 2700 & 3000 Frame
    • Grounding groups
  • Special Tests / Reports
    • Fuel consumption test
    • Torsional vibration analysis
    • Standard engine test charge
    • IBC Certifications
    • Generator set consumption test
    • Generator set test report
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Engine barring group
    • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
    • Starter cover
    • Jacket water heaters
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • Electric starting motors
    • Air starting motors
    • Air pressure regulator
  • General
    • US aid emblem
    • Special paint colors

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
3516E Low Voltage Generator Set
Name:
3516E (60 Hz)
Brand:
Cat
Status:
Current

Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating
3000 ekW
Prime Power Rating
2725 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Tier 2
Voltage
416 to 13,800 Volts
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating
3000 ekW
Minimum Rating
2725 ekW

Engine Specifications

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
13.9:1 / 14.3:1
Aspiration
ATAAC
Fuel System
MEUI
Governor Type
Adem™ A5

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum
304 in / 7703 mm
Width - Maximum
113 in / 2874 mm
Height - Maximum
143 in / 3639 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
44930 lb / 20380 kg

SEE HOW 3516E (60 Hz) COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Diesel Generator Sets
3516E (60 Hz)
3516E 3000 ekW
Brand
Cat
Status
Current
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Tier 2
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating
3000 ekW
Minimum Rating
2725 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
13.9:1 / 14.3:1
Aspiration
ATAAC
Fuel System
MEUI
Governor Type
Adem™ A5
Length - Maximum
304 in / 7703 mm
Width - Maximum
113 in / 2874 mm
Height - Maximum
143 in / 3639 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
44930 lb / 20380 kg
Diesel Generator Sets
3516E (60 Hz)
3516E Package Genset,
Brand
Cat
Status
Current
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Tier 2, Low NOx
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
Diesel Generator Sets
3606 (50 Hz)
3606 Diesel Generator Set
Brand
Cat
Status
Current
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
750 & 1000 rpm
Duty Cycle
Continuous
Maximum Rating
2688 kVA
Minimum Rating
1775 kVA
Engine Model
3606 I-6, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
11 in / 280 mm
Stroke
11.8 in / 300 mm
Displacement
6762 in³ / 111 l
Compression Ratio
13:01
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Direct unit injection
Governor Type
Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Length - Maximum
404 in / 10261.7 mm
Width - Maximum
99.62 in / 2530.3 mm
Height - Maximum
156.6 in / 3977.7 mm
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
74970 lb / 34070 kg