3516B Offshore Generator Set

Offshore Drilling and Production Generator Sets 3516B

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Key Specs

Minimum Rating
1475 kV·A
1180 ekW
Maximum Rating
2281 kV·A
1825 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 3516B offshore generator set. Ratings: 1180-1825 ekW (1475-2281 kVA) @ 50/60 Hz (1000/1200/1500/1800 rpm). Meets IMO Tier I emission standards equivalent. Select ratings meet IMO Tier II emission standards.

Product Specifications for 3516B

Minimum Rating 1475 kV·A 1180 ekW
Maximum Rating 2281 kV·A 1825 ekW
Emissions IMO Tier I IMO Tier I
Bore 6.7 in 170 mm
Weight 41400 lb 18800 kg
Aspiration TUrbocharged-Aftercooled TUrbocharged-Aftercooled
Displacement 4233 in³ 69 l
Stroke 7.5 in 190 mm
Oil Change Interval 1000 h 1000 h
Fuel System EUI EUI
Engine Control ADEM A3 ADEM A3
Height 87.2 in 2214 mm
Length 240 in 6095 mm
Width 84.5 in 2147 mm
Cooling System - Engine 126.8 gal (US) 480 l
Lube Oil System - Refill 107 gal (US) 405 l

3516B Standard Equipment

AIR INLET SYSTEM

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

CONTROL SYSTEM

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

COOLING SYSTEM

  • Outlet controlled thermostat and housing, full open temperature 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 driven centrifugal
  • SCAC pump circuit contains a thermostat to keep the aftercooler coolant from falling below 30°C (85°F)

EXHAUST SYSTEM

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

FLYWHEELS & FLYWHEEL HOUSINGS

  • Flywheel, SAE No. 00, 183 teeth Flywheel 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 as base of engine

INSTRUMENTATION

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

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 programmable engine de-ration strategies to protect against adverse operating conditions
  • 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

3516B 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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