G3520C
G3520C Gas Generator
Cat® G3520C (1457kW-2082kW) Gas Generator models are the industry leader for operation on landfill gas, agricultural biogas and sewage gas fuels.
DESCRIPTION
From natural gas-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) systems and emergency power for facilities, to renewable biogas energy to support the local grid, or electricity generated from coal mine gases, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.G3520C Gas GeneratorElectric PowerCat G3520C 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
SR4B or 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
Cooling System
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
- Standard Equipment
- Optional Equipment
- Specs
- Docs
Standard Equipment
- Air Inlet
- Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator
- Control Panels
- EMCP 4.3
- Cooling
- ANSI Class 6 in/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
- Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and aftercooler
- 2nd Stage SCAC-Cat Flange
- Jacket water and SCAC driven pumps
- Jacket water and SCAC thermostat and outlet--ANSI 6 in/DN150
- Exhaust
- Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
- Cat-flanged face outlet on turbocharger
- Individual exhaust port and turbocharger outlet wired to Integrated Tmeperature Sensing Module (ITSM) with GECM providing alarms and shutdowns
- 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
- Electronic fuel metering valve, ANSI flange
- Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM
- 24V ETR Gas Shutoff Valve
- Ignition System
- Electronic Ignition System (controlled by GECM)
- Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)
- Generator
- 3-phase brushless, salient pole
- Class F Insulation & temperature rise
- Reactive droop
- Permanent Magnet Excitiation
- Winding temperature detectors
- Anti-condensation space heater
- SR4B or SR5
- Busbar connections
- Caterpillar's Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) with 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
- SR4B
- General
- Crankshaft Vibration Damper and Guard
- RH Service
- Parts Book
- Operation and maintenance manuals
- Paint - Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
Optional Equipment
- Air Inlet
- Enclosure Mounting Brackets and Piping
- Mounting stand
- Air cleaner with precleaner
- Contol Panel
- Custom 8-Light Alarm Module
- Local NFPA99-110 Alarm Module w/LEDs
- Remote 24-32V 8/16 Annunciator
- Synchronizing Module
- PL1000E/PL1000T Communications Module
- Engine Failure Relay
- Control Panels
- Local alarm module
- Cooling
- Inlet/Outlet connections
- Engine pumps
- Aftercooler air lines, aftercooler core replacement
- Jacket water coolant heater
- Exhaust
- Mufflers (15/18/25 dBA Attenuation) and spark-arresting muffler with ANSI companion flanges
- Exhaust expanders
- Flexible fittings
- 305/360/406 mm Elbow Kits
- Fuel System
- 14-69 kPa (2-10 psi) gas pressure regulator
- Fuel filter
- 24V DC Gas shutoff valve
- 207-276kPa, 30-40 psi gas knockdown regulator
- Generator
- Generator Removal
- Annunciator Modules
- Medium and high voltage generators and attachment
- 60 Hz--480/4160 Volt Generator Options
- Cable access box
- Generator air filter
- European Bus Bars
- Low voltage extension box
- Bearing temperature detectors
- 8.7/15 kV Class Current Transformers (CCCT, DCT, CT)
- 50 Hz--3300/6600 Volt Generator Options
- Governing System
- Load share module
- Starting/Charging
- Jacket water heater
- Battery diconnect switch
- 24V starting motors
- Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)
- 60A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)
Specs
Overview
Long Name:
G3520C Gas Generator
Name:
G3520C
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current
Generator Set Specifications
Continuous Rating
2050 ekW
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
40.10%
Maximum Standby Rating
2050
Frequency
50 / 60 Hz
RPM
1200 / 1500 / 1800 rpm
Engine Specifications
Engine Model
G3520C
Displacement
5270 in³ / 86 l
Aspiration
TA
Bore
6.7 in / 170 mm
Stroke
7.5 in / 190 mm
Generator Set Dimensions
Length
249 in / 6312 mm
Width
79 in / 1830 mm
Height
92 in / 2340 mm
Dry Weight - Genset
37959 lb / 17215 kg
Engine Specifications
Fuel System
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas
Compression Ratio
11.3
Generator Set Dimensions
Weight
37953 lb / 17215 kg
SEE HOW G3520C COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.
Gas Generator Sets
G3520C
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas
- Frequency
- 50 / 60 Hz
- RPM
- 1200 / 1500 / 1800 rpm
- Engine Model
- G3520C
- Displacement
- 5270 in³ / 86 l
- Aspiration
- TA
- Bore
- 6.7 in / 170 mm
- Stroke
- 7.5 in / 190 mm
- Length
- 249 in / 6312 mm
- Width
- 79 in / 1830 mm
- Height
- 92 in / 2340 mm
- Compression Ratio
- 11.3
Selected Model
Gas Generator Sets
G3520 with FAST RESPONSE
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
- Frequency
- 60 Hz
- RPM
- 1800 rpm
- Engine Model
- G3520
- Displacement
- 5956 in³ / 97.6 l
- Aspiration
- TA
- Bore
- 6.7 in / 170 mm
- Stroke
- 8.5 in / 215 mm
- Length
- 336 in / 8534 mm
- Width
- 94 in / 2386 mm
- Height
- 128 in / 3230 mm
- Compression Ratio
- 11.5
Gas Generator Sets
G3520H
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Frequency
- 50/60 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
- Length
- 302 in / 7668 mm
- Width
- 86 in / 2173 mm
- Height
- 97 in / 2473 mm
- Compression Ratio
- 12.1