G3520H

G3520H Gas Generator

Cat® G3520H (1763kW-2500kW) Gas Generator models delivers world-class efficiency for combined heat & power (CHP) and other operations.

G3520H Gas Generator Set

DESCRIPTION

From natural gas to biogas, coal mine gases, or hydrogen fuel blends to support combined heat and power (CHP), emergency power, and local grid support applications, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.G3520H Gas GeneratorElectric Power

Cat G3520H 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 and hydrogen mixtures
  • 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

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

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

  • Control Panel
    • EMCP 4.3
  • Air Inlet
    • Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator
  • Cooling
    • Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and aftercooler
    • Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
    • ANSI/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
  • Circuit Breaker
    • LSI Long-Time, Short-Time, Instantaneous Annunciator
    • Rear-mounted
    • 5000A 3-Pole IEC Rated Circuit Breakers
  • Exhaust
    • Center section cooled turbocharger with Cat flanged outlet
    • 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
  • 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
    • Caterpillar's Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) with 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
    • SR4B
    • Crankshaft Vibration Damper and Guard
    • Busbar connections
    • Paint- Caterpillar Yellow except rails gloss black
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Operation and maintenance manuals
    • Parts book
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • RH Service
    • SR5
    • Reactive droop
  • Govrerning System
    • ADEM A4 4-20mA (0-5VV) Speed Input

Optional Equipment

  • Air Inlet
    • Mounting Brackets and Piping
    • Air cleaner with precleaner
  • Circuit Breaker
    • MP- Frame 6 Pole Bottom Cable Entry
    • 4000/5000A Neutral Current Transformer Automatic Selection
    • No UV trip or package mounted CB Wiring
    • Frame Mounting
  • Control Panel
    • 16 Point/32 Light Annunciator, Shipped Loose
    • Remote Communications Module (PL1000T, PL1000E)
    • Remote annuciator
    • Local PC Monitorring
    • Discrete I/O Module, 12 Digital Inputs, 8 'Form C' Relay
    • Cat Connect: Ehternet, Satellite, Cell Telematics
    • Engine failure relay
    • Local alarm module
    • Synchronizing module
    • Remote PC Monitorring
  • Cooling
    • Inlet/Outlet connections
    • Coolant level drain line with valves, fan with guard
  • Exhaust
    • Muffler and spark-arresting muffler with companion flanges
    • Flange
    • Elbow
    • Flexible Fitting
    • Exhaust Expander
  • Fuel System
    • Gas Knockdown Regulator
    • Fuel filter
    • Gas pressure regulator
    • Gas shutoff valve 24V, ETR (Energized-To-Run)
  • Generator
    • Bearing temperature detectors
    • Cable access box
    • Low voltage extension box
    • Manual voltage control
    • European bus bar
    • Generator air filter
    • Medium and high voltage generators and attachment
  • General
    • Digital diagnostic tool
    • Special paint order
    • Tool set
    • US AID Emblem
  • Starting/Charging
    • Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)
    • 24V starting motors
    • Jacket water heater
    • 60A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)
  • Grid Code Compliance
    • 60 Hz: USA
    • 50 Hz: Germany, Great Britain, Belgium, Romania, Italy, Ireland, Poland, Netherlands, Spain, France, and European Standard

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
G3520H Gas Generator
Name:
G3520H
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Generator Set Specifications

Continuous Rating
2519 / 2500 ekW @ 1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
45.30%
Frequency
50 / 60 Hz
RPM
1500

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
G3520H
Displacement
5956 in³ / 97.5 l
Aspiration
TA
Bore
6.7 in / 170 mm
Stroke
8.5 in / 215 mm

Generator Set Dimensions

Length
302 in / 7668 mm
Width
86 in / 2173 mm
Height
97 in / 2473 mm
Dry Weight - Genset
54675 lb / 25285 kg

Generator Set Specifications

Frequency
50/60 Hz

Engine Specifications

Compression Ratio
12.1

SEE HOW G3520H COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Gas Generator Sets
G3520H
G3520H Gas Generator Set
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
Gas Generator Sets
G3520C
G3520C Gas Generator Sets
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
Gas Generator Sets
G3520 with FAST RESPONSE
G3520 Gas Generator Set
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