Gas Generator Sets G3516 with FAST RESPONSE

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Key Specs

Gas Standby Rating: 1500 ekW @ 0.8pf; 1500 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 Stationary Non-Emergency Certified; U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified

G3516 with FAST RESPONSE
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Overview

1000 - 1500 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 loads for the entire site in the event of an emergency.

Features At A Glance

Cat G3516 Gas Engine

Robust high speed block design provides prolonged life and lower owning operationg costs
Designed for maximum performance on low pressure pipeline natural gas and hydrogen blends
Simple open chamber combustion system for reliability and fuel flexibility
Leading edge technology in ignition system and air/fuel ratio control for lower emission and engine efficiency
One electronic control module handles all engine functions: ignition, governing, air/fuel ratio control and engine protection

SR5 Generator

Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Caterpillar gas engines
Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
High efficiency

Cat ECS 100 Control Panel

User-friendly interface and navigation
Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements

Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 43°C (110°F)
Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Emissions

EPA Certified for use in Emergency and Non-Emergency applications
Additional a NOx selectable genset is available to meets most worldwide emissions requirements down to 0.5 g/bhp-hr NOx level without aftertreatment

Proven System

Field proven in a wide range of applications worldwide
Fully prototype tested
Certified torsional vibration analysis available

Full Range of Attachments

Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments
Factory designed and tested
Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation

Worldwide Product Support

Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements

Specifications Standard Equipment Optional Equipment

Product Specifications for G3516 with FAST RESPONSE

Generator Set Specifications

Gas Standby Rating	1500 ekW @ 0.8pf 1500 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 Stationary Non-Emergency Certified U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified
RPM	1800 rpm 1800 rpm
Frequency	60 Hz 60 Hz
Compression Ratio	11.5 11.5

Engine Specifications

Engine Model	G3516 G3516
Displacement	4765 in³ 78 l
Aspiration	TA TA
Bore	6.7 in 170 mm
Stroke	8.5 in 215 mm

Generator Set Dimensions

Length	275.6 in 7000 mm
Width	92.3 in 2345 mm
Height	128.5 in 3265 mm
Weight	40384 lb 18315 kg

G3516 with FAST RESPONSE Standard Equipment

Air Inlet

Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator

Control Panel

Cat ECS 100

Cooling

Jacket water and SCAC engine-driven pumps

Jacket water and SCAC thermostats

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 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

Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM

Gas pressure regulator

24V DC energized-to-run (ETR) gas shutoff valve

Engine-installed electronic control valve

General

Crankshaft vibration damper and guard

Paint- Caterpillar Yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator

RH Service

Operation and maintenance manuals

Parts book

Generator

Permanent Magnet Excitiation

Anti-condensation space heater

Winding temperature detectors

NEMA Class H insulation

Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)

Starting/Charging

Electric Starter

24V starting motors

Jacket water heater

Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)

Governing System

ADEM A4

Ignition System

Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)

Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM A4)

G3516 with FAST RESPONSE Optional Equipment

Air Inlet

Air cleaner with precleaner

Control Panel

Remote annunciator

Local alarm module

Remote PC monitoring

Engine failure relay

Local PC monitoring

EMCP 4.4

Circuit Breakers

S LSI, G LSIG, P LSIG-P, 4th Digit Type

100% rated, 3-pole (UL/CSA/IEC) 5th Digit Rating

3-pole (IEC 947-2 rated)

2000A, 2500A, 3000A 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated Masterpact Circuit Breakers

1600A, 2000A 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated R-Frame Circuit Breakers

Frame mounting

Cooling

Coolant level drain line with valves, fan with guard

Package mounted radiator

Exhaust

305 mm (12 in.) muffler

305 mm (12 in.) flange

305mm (12 in) spark arresting muffler

305 mm (12in.) elbow

18, 25 dBA Attenuation

Fuel System

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

General

Digital diagnostic tool

Generator

European bus bars

Bearing temperature detectors

Low voltage extension box

Generator air filter

Cable access box

Starting/Charging

45A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)

20A, 24VDC battery charger

Grid Code Compliance

60 Hz: USA

Product Specifications for G3516 with FAST RESPONSE

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Generator Set Specifications

Gas Standby Rating	1500 ekW @ 0.8pf 1500 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 Stationary Non-Emergency Certified U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified
RPM	1800 rpm 1800 rpm
Frequency	60 Hz 60 Hz
Compression Ratio	11.5 11.5

Engine Specifications

Engine Model	G3516 G3516
Displacement	4765 in³ 78 l
Aspiration	TA TA
Bore	6.7 in 170 mm
Stroke	8.5 in 215 mm

Generator Set Dimensions

Length	275.6 in 7000 mm
Width	92.3 in 2345 mm
Height	128.5 in 3265 mm
Weight	40384 lb 18315 kg

G3516 with FAST RESPONSE Standard Equipment

Air Inlet

Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator

Control Panel

Cat ECS 100

Cooling

Jacket water and SCAC engine-driven pumps

Jacket water and SCAC thermostats

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 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

Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM

Gas pressure regulator

24V DC energized-to-run (ETR) gas shutoff valve

Engine-installed electronic control valve

General

Crankshaft vibration damper and guard

Paint- Caterpillar Yellow with high gloss black rails and radiator

RH Service

Operation and maintenance manuals

Parts book

Generator

Permanent Magnet Excitiation

Anti-condensation space heater

Winding temperature detectors

NEMA Class H insulation

Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)

Starting/Charging

Electric Starter

24V starting motors

Jacket water heater

Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)

Governing System

ADEM A4

Ignition System

Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)

Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM A4)

G3516 with FAST RESPONSE Optional Equipment

Air Inlet

Air cleaner with precleaner

Control Panel

Remote annunciator

Local alarm module

Remote PC monitoring

Engine failure relay

Local PC monitoring

EMCP 4.4

Circuit Breakers

S LSI, G LSIG, P LSIG-P, 4th Digit Type

100% rated, 3-pole (UL/CSA/IEC) 5th Digit Rating

3-pole (IEC 947-2 rated)

2000A, 2500A, 3000A 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated Masterpact Circuit Breakers

1600A, 2000A 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated R-Frame Circuit Breakers

Frame mounting

Cooling

Coolant level drain line with valves, fan with guard

Package mounted radiator

Exhaust

305 mm (12 in.) muffler

305 mm (12 in.) flange

305mm (12 in) spark arresting muffler

305 mm (12in.) elbow

18, 25 dBA Attenuation

Fuel System

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

General

Digital diagnostic tool

Generator

European bus bars

Bearing temperature detectors

Low voltage extension box

Generator air filter

Cable access box

Starting/Charging

45A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)

20A, 24VDC battery charger

Grid Code Compliance

60 Hz: USA

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G3516 with FAST RESPONSE

Gas Standby Rating: 1500 ekW @ 0.8pf; 1500 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 Stationary Non-Emergency Certified; U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified

Electric Power

G3516C

Continuous Rating: 1660 ekW; 1660 ekW
Fuel Type: Natural Gas; Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency: 37.70%; 37.70%

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Electric Power

G3516H

Continuous Rating: 2027 / 2007 ekW @ 1.0pf; 2027 / 2007 ekW @ 1.0pf
Fuel Type: Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%); Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
Maximum Electrical Efficiency: 45.30%; 45.30%