G3512 1000 kW

Gas Generator Sets G3512 with FAST RESPONSE

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Key Specs

Gas Standby Rating
1000 ekW @ 0.8pf
1000 ekW @ 0.8pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Certified for Non-Emergency Stationary Genset
U.S. EPA Certified for Non-Emergency Stationary Genset

Overview

700 - 1000 kW Natural Gas Generator

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Fast Response generator sets engineered to deliver unmatched performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Benefits

Meets UL2200 Certification

Leading edge EPA Certification For Non-Emergency, UL2200, UL1446, and more

Ready in 7 Seconds

Complies with industry leading specifications such as NFPA 110 Level 1 Type 10

Ready to accept 100% Block Load

Able to pick up the entire system loads in the event of an emergency

Product Specifications for G3512 with FAST RESPONSE

Gas Standby Rating 1000 ekW @ 0.8pf 1000 ekW @ 0.8pf
Fuel Type Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%) Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy U.S. EPA Certified for Non-Emergency Stationary Genset U.S. EPA Certified for Non-Emergency Stationary Genset
RPM 1800 rpm 1800 rpm
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz
Compression Ratio 9.7 9.7
Displacement 3173 in³ 52 l
Engine Model G3512 G3512
Displacement 3173 in³ 52 l
Aspiration TA TA
Bore 6.7 in 170 mm
Stroke 7.5 in 190 mm
Length 205.7 in 5224 mm
Width 90 in 2286 mm
Height 99.4 in 2525 mm
Weight 27500 lb 12500 kg

G3512 with FAST RESPONSE Standard Equipment

Air Inlet

  • Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator
  • Dual air cleaners, 1 per side, with service indicator

Control Panel

  • Cat ECS 100

Cooling System

  • Engine driven pumps for jacket water and separate circuit aftercooler

Cooling

  • Package mounted radiator
  • Jacket water and SCAC engine-driven pumps
  • Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
  • LH or RG connections when radiator is not selected

Exhaust

  • Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
  • Individual exhaust port and turbocharger outlet wired to integrated temperature sensing module (ITSM) with GCEM providing alarms and shutdowns
  • Cat-flanged face outlet on turbocharger

Fuel

  • NOx sensor based air-fuel-ratio control
  • Pipeline Natural Gas: 800-1000 BTU/scf and 70-100 Methane Number
  • Gas Train: NFPA37 and CSA B149.3
  • 0.5 to 5 psi engine fuel inlet pressure

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
  • Engine-installed electronic control valve
  • Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM
  • 24V DC energized-to-run (ETR) gas shutoff valve
  • Gas pressure regulator

General

  • Operation and maintenance manuals
  • Paint- Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
  • Parts book
  • “Stationary Use Only” Label in Correspondence with EPA Nonroad Mobile SI rule
  • RH Service
  • Crankshaft vibration damper and guard

Lubrication

  • Cartridge style oil filter
  • Gear type lube oil pump

Starting/Charging

  • Jacket water heater
  • Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)
  • Electric Starter
  • Batteries with rack and cables
  • 24V DC starting motors

Generator

  • NEMA Class H insulation
  • Permanent Magnet Excitiation
  • SR5
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Caterpillar's Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) including reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, and a min/max exciter
  • Winding temperature detectors

Ignition System

  • Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM A4)
  • Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)

Governing

  • ADEM A4 speed governor with 4 to 20ma (0V to 5V) speed input

G3512 with FAST RESPONSE Optional Equipment

Air Inlet

  • Mounting brackets and piping
  • Air cleaner with precleaner

Control Panel

  • Local PC monitoring
  • Engine failure relay
  • Remote PC monitoring
  • Local alarm module
  • Remote annunciator

Cooling

  • Remote radiator for JW and SCAC circuits, level switch included but not wired
  • Inlet/Outlet connections
  • Coolant level drain line with valves, fan with guard

Circuit Breakers

  • 2000A 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated Masterpact Circuit Breakers
  • Frame mounting
  • S LSI, G LSIG, P LSIG-P, 4th Digit Type
  • Right, left, rear mounted
  • 1600A, 2000A 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated R-Frame Circuit Breakers
  • 100% rated, 3-pole (UL/CSA/IEC) 5th Digit Rating
  • 3-pole (IEC 947-2 rated)
  • 1200A, 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated P-Frame Circuit Breakers

Exhaust

  • 305 mm (12 in.) flange
  • Flexible fittings
  • 18, 25 dBA Attenuation
  • 305 mm (12 in.) muffler
  • 305mm (12 in) spark arresting muffler
  • 305 mm (12in.) elbow

Fuel System

  • 3, 0-100 kPag, 4-20mA gas train pressure sensors

General

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

Generator

  • Generator air filter
  • European bus bars
  • Low voltage extension box
  • Cable access box
  • Bearing temperature detectors

Starting/Charging

  • 20A, 24VDC battery charger
  • 24V starting motors
  • 45A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)

Grid Code Compliance

  • 60 Hz: USA

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