Key Specs
The 3516E diesel generator sets have been developed to meet your standby and mission critical applications and match your power standards. Producing reliable power (3000 - 3500 kVA at 50 Hz), each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements, accept 100 % rated load in one step and accept >50% block road recovering within G2 limits. The generator is certified Tier 2 Equivalent, US EPA Stationary Emergency / Low NOx (1/2 TA Luft).
Proven performance in heavy-duty applications
Reduced amount of structural support required
Provides full power even on hottest days of the year
| Maximum Rating | 3500 kVA 3500 kVA |
| Minimum Rating | 3000 kVA 3000 kVA |
| Emissions/Fuel Strategy | Tier 2 Equivalent - 1800 rpm Tier 2 Equivalent - 1800 rpm |
| Voltage | 380 to 11000 volts 380 to 11000 volts |
| Frequency | 50 Hz 50 Hz |
| Speed | 1800 rpm 1800 rpm |
| Duty Cycle | Standby, Mission Critical Standby, Mission Critical |
| Engine Model | 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel 3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel |
| Bore | 6.69 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 8.46 in 215 mm |
| Displacement | 4765 in³ 78.1 l |
| Compression Ratio | 14.7:1 14.7:1 |
| Aspiration | ATAAC ATAAC |
| Fuel System | Electronic Unit Injection Electronic Unit Injection |
| Governor Type | Adem™5 Adem™5 |
| Length - Minimum | 335.1 in 8513 mm |
| Length - Maximum | 335.1 in 8513 mm |
| Width - Minimum | 104 in 2640 mm |
| Width - Maximum | 104 in 2460 mm |
| Height - Minimum | 132.6 in 3342 mm |
| Height - Maximum | 131.6 in 3342 mm |
| Dry Weight - Genset (minimum) | 47620 lb 21600 kg |
| Dry Weight - Genset (maximum) | 50706 lb 23000 kg |
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