G3520K 3541 kW

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Key Specs

Continuous Rating
2541/ 2500 ekW @ 1.0pf
2541/ 2500 ekW @ 1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas & Propane
Natural Gas & Propane
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
46.0%
46.0%

Overview

2500 - 2541 kW Gas Generator

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.

Benefits

Up to 40% more responsive

Shorter time to full load, enhanced controls and diagnostics, and improved transient load capability.

Up to $350K savings

With industry leading electrical efficiency, improved thermal efficiency, and increased power density.

Wide range of fuel options

Multiple fuel options including natural gas, Biogas, propane, coal mine methane (CMM), and up to 25% hydrogen

Product Specifications for G3520K

Continuous Rating 2541/ 2500 ekW @ 1.0pf 2541/ 2500 ekW @ 1.0pf
Fuel Type Natural Gas & Propane Natural Gas & Propane
Maximum Electrical Efficiency 46.0% 46.0%
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz
RPM 1500 1500
Frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
Engine Model G3520K G3520K
Displacement 5956 in³ 97.6 l
Aspiration TA TA
Bore 6.7 in 170 mm
Stroke 8.5 in 215 mm
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Length 290.35 in 7375 mm
Width 72.05 in 1830 mm
Height 96.97 in 2463 mm
Dry Weight - Genset 52249.56 lb 23700 kg

G3520K Standard Equipment

Control Panel

  • ECS 100 with colored HMI
  • Ethernet Telematics

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.
  • SCAC control valve

Governing System

  • ADEM A6 4-20mA (0-5V) Speed Input

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
  • EN7462/CSAB149:3, NFPA37
  • 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.

Generator

  • IVR - Intergrated voltage regulator
  • 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/LH Service
  • SR5
  • Reactive droop

Lube

  • Electric Pre-lube pump

Starting/Charging

  • 24V starting motors

Ignition System

  • Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM 6)
  • In Cylinder Pressure Sensor (ICPS)

G3520K Optional Equipment

Control Panel

  • ECS 200 with colored HMI
  • Remote HMI displays
  • Cellular telematics
  • Expandable I/O
  • Expandable Ethernet modules
  • CAN 2 connection point
  • Load Share Module

Lube

  • Ship oil filled or dry(Ultra40)
  • SYNHP (only ship dry)
  • Oil Level Regulator

Starting/Charging

  • Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)
  • Engine barring device
  • Jacket water heater (220/400/240/480V)
  • 60A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)

Circuit Breaker

  • LSI/LSIG/LSIG-P Long-Time, Short-Time, Instantaneous Annunciator, ground fault protect, ground fault annunciate
  • Non-par/Par Breakers
  • Rear-mounted
  • 5000A 3-Pole IEC/ULCSA Rated Circuit Breakers

Air Inlet

  • Off Engine Air Cleaner - Mounting Brackets and Piping

Cooling

  • Inlet/Outlet RH and LH connections
  • Coolant level drain line with valves

Exhaust

  • Muffler and spark-arresting muffler with companion flanges
  • Flange, Elbow, and Flexible Fitting
  • Exhaust Expander

Fuel System

  • Gas Knockdown Regulator
  • Fuel filter
  • Gas pressure regulator
  • Gas shutoff valve 24V, Energized-To-Run (ETR)

Generator

  • Bearing temperature detectors
  • Cable access box
  • Low voltage extension box
  • Manual voltage control
  • NEMA/IEC Busbars
  • Generator air filter
  • Medium and high voltage generators and attachment
  • Generator space heater (with optional heater control)
  • Thermostate for space heater
  • Current transformer, differential current transformer, potential transformer

General

  • Digital diagnostic tool
  • Special paint order
  • Tool set
  • US AID Emblem

Package

  • Spring Isolators
  • Seismic Isolators

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