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3508B Offshore Generator Set

Offshore Drilling and Production Generator Sets 3508B

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Key Specs

Minimum Rating
738 kV·A
590 ekW
Maximum Rating
1138 kV·A
910 ekW
Emissions
IMO Tier I
IMO Tier I

Overview

Cat 3500 offshore generator sets are specifically designed for drilling and production operations offshore. Decades of experience powering offshore vessels and platforms make have evolved into a product that offers proven performance, low emissions, high durability, and low owning and operating costs. Applications for 3500 offshore generator sets include main power, essential services power, and emergency power on-board drilling and production rigs and vessels. Cat generator sets are backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty. Cat® 3508B offshore generator set. Ratings: 968bkW and 910 ekW @ 60 Hz (1800 rpm). Meets IMO Tier I emission standards equivalent.

Product Specifications for 3508B

Minimum Rating 738 kV·A 590 ekW
Maximum Rating 1138 kV·A 910 ekW
Emissions IMO Tier I IMO Tier I
Bore 6.7 in 170 mm
Displacement 2116 in³ 35 l
Stroke 7.5 in 190 mm
Fuel System EUI EUI
Engine Control ADEM A3 ADEM A3
Oil Change Interval 1000 h 1000 h
Weight 27503 lb 12475 kg
Aspiration Turbocharged-Aftercooled Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Height 80.6 in 2048 mm
Width 70.2 in 1784 mm
Length 158.7 in 4031 mm
Cooling System - Engine 81.6 gal (US) 309 l
Lube Oil System - Refill 60 gal (US) 227 l

3508B Standard Equipment

AIR INLET SYSTEM

  • Separate Circuit aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated(air side)Air cleaner, regular dutyDual Turbochargers, 152 mm (6 in) OD straight connection

CONTROL SYSTEM

  • Caterpillar A-III Electronic Engine Control, LHwith Electronic Unit Injector Fuel SystemRigid Wiring Harness(10 amp DC power required to drive Electronic Engine Control Module)

COOLING SYSTEM

  • Outlet controlled thermostat and housing, full opentemperature 92°C (198°F)
  • Jacket water pump, gear driven
  • Single water outlet connection, includes flange:143 mm (5.6")
  • Aftercooler fresh water cooling pump (SCAC), gear drivencentrifugal
  • SCAC pump circuit contains a thermostat to keep theaftercooler coolant from falling below 30°C (85°F)

EXHAUST SYSTEM

  • Dry gas tight exhaust manifolds with heat shieldsDual Turbochargers with watercooled bearings and heat shieldsExhaust outlet, vertical, 203 mm (8 in) round flanged outlet

FLYWHEELS & FLYWHEEL HOUSINGS

  • Flywheel, SAE No. 00, 183 teethFlywheel housing, SAE No. 00

FUEL SYSTEM

  • Fuel filter
  • Fuel transfer pump
  • Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
  • Fuel priming pump, LH
  • Rigid fuel return line with customer connection point asbase of engine

INSTRUMENTATION

  • Overspeed shutdown notification light, Emergency stop notification light
  • Graphical Unit (Marine Power Display) for analog or digital displayof:

LUBE SYSTEM

  • Crankcase breather, top mounted
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil filter and dipstick, LH
  • Oil pump, gear-type
  • Oil pan drain valve, 2" NPT female connection

PROTECTION SYSTEM

  • A-III Electronic Monitoring System provides customer programmableengine de-ration strategies to protect against adverse operatingconditions
  • Emergency stop push button (located in Electronic Instrument Panel)Safety shutoff protection:

STARTING SYSTEM

  • Air starting motor, RH, 620 to 1034 kPa (90 to 150 psi),LH control
  • Air silencer

GENERAL

  • Paint, Caterpillar yellow, with black rails
  • Vibration damper and guard
  • Lifting eyes
  • Engine and generator, three-point mounted to sub-base
  • Lift provisions on base
  • Oil drain extension
  • Engine length drip pan

3508B Optional Equipment

AIR INLET SYSTEM

  • Remote Air Inlet Adapters

CHARGING SYSTEM

  • Battery Chargers
  • Charging Alternators

CONTROL SYSTEM

  • Load Sharing module
  • Local speed throttle control
  • Direct rack control interface, 0-200 mA DC control

COOLING SYSTEM

  • Coolant level sensors
  • Connections
  • Air separator

EXHAUST SYSTEM

  • Flexible fittings
  • Elbows
  • Flanges
  • Flange and exhaust expanders
  • Mufflers

FUEL SYSTEM

  • Fuel Cooler
  • Primary fuel filter
  • Fuel filters
  • Duplex fuel filters
  • Fuel level switch

GENERATOR ATTACHMENTS

  • Air filter — generator
  • Bearing temperature detectors
  • Cable access box
  • Manual voltage control

INSTRUMENTATION

  • PL1000T Communication Module
  • PL1000E Communication Module
  • Customer Interface Box
  • Remote panel display
  • Remote cylinder temperature display
  • Exhaust temperature thermocouples
  • Discrete I/O module
  • Intake manifold temperature sensors
  • Oil temperature sensor

LUBE SYSTEM

  • Duplex oil filter
  • Bypass centrifugal oil filter
  • 500-hour oil pan
  • Emergency lube oil connections
  • Oil level regulator
  • Prelube
  • Sump pump

MOUNTING SYSTEM

  • Vibration isolators

POWER TAKE-OFFS

  • Auxiliary drive shafts and pulleys

STARTING SYSTEM

  • Air or electric starting motor
  • Redundant start with select switch

PROTECTION SYSTEM

  • Spray shielding
  • Crankcase explosion relief valve
  • Metal particle detector

GENERAL

  • Jacket water heater

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