G3512 Natural Gas Generator Set  for Continuous Application

For Worldwide Release: April 18, 2017
Release Number: EEPR0617

PEORIA, IL – Caterpillar Inc. today announced the release of the latest variant of the Cat® G3512, targeted for flexible applications, where a single unit is used for both standby and load management operations. The G3512 is engineered to meet a full suite of critical market standards including NFPA 110 Level 1 Type 10 compatibility, a UL 2200 listing, as well as NSPS Non-Emergency emissions requirements. Rated for continuous power at 750 kW or 1000 kW at 60 Hz, the generator set is suitable for the non-emergency emissions market in North America. 

Ideal for load management and hybrid applications, the G3512 is appropriate for office buildings, data centers, retail complexes, schools, government buildings, universities and research facilities. 

With an updated package design, the G3512 is modeled after the diesel solution to minimize installation costs and commissioning time on-site. A high power density 12-cylinder engine offers market leading load acceptance and transient response. Designed for reliability, this engine is built on established 3500 technology and features a robust design with steel pistons and a protection monitoring system.

Featuring Caterpillar’s new EMCP 4.3 generator set controller, the G3512 easily integrates with building management systems. The expanded set of features also includes complete SR5 generators, gas train, package-mounted radiators and simplified wiring connections.

The G3512 is compatible with NFPA 110 Level 1 Type 10 applications, where backup power is required for mandatory building functions such as egress lighting, elevators, ventilation or data equipment, among others. The G3512 generator set starts and accepts power load in as quickly as 6.5 seconds, depending on conditions at the site.

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with market leading power systems engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability and cost-effectiveness. With parts and service available globally, Caterpillar offers worldwide product support through its comprehensive service and dealer network, where technicians are trained to service every aspect of the equipment.

For more information, visit www.cat.com/GasStandbyGenerators or e-mail cat_power@cat.com.

Caterpillar Energy Solutions

With its two brands, MWM and Cat, Caterpillar Energy Solutions stands for highly-efficient and eco-friendly solutions for distributed power generation and manufactures gas engines, electricity power plants, as well as CHP plants. As part of the Caterpillar Electric Power Division, with 64 locations in 20 countries, Caterpillar Energy Solutions today commands a leading market position in the field of highly efficient, ecologically advanced distributed energy solutions. Thus, we serve our customers around the globe as a reliable partner for proven and sustained added value in the implementation of power plant projects. Our products are the result of more than 140 years of experience in the development and optimization of gas engines and generator sets for natural gas, biogas and other special gases. For more information, please visit: catgaspower.com.

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