3516E (60 HZ) | 2500-3000 kW Diesel Generator

SPECS SUMMARY

Standby Rating	3000 ekW
Prime Power Rating	2725 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy	Tier 2
Voltage	416 to 13,800 Volts

Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Power Solutions engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Specifications

Standby Rating	3000 ekW
Prime Power Rating	2725 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy	Tier 2
Voltage	416 to 13,800 Volts
Frequency	60 Hz
Speed	1800 rpm
Duty Cycle	Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating	3000 ekW
Minimum Rating	2725 ekW
Engine Model	3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore	6.69 in (170 mm)
Stroke	8.47 in (215 mm)
Displacement	4765 in³ (78.1 l)
Compression Ratio	13.9:1 / 14.3:1
Aspiration	ATAAC
Fuel System	MEUI
Governor Type	Adem™ A5
Length - Maximum	304 in (7703 mm)
Width - Maximum	113 in (2874 mm)
Height - Maximum	143 in (3639 mm)
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)	44930 lb (20380 kg)

Benefits and Features

Cat Generator Set Package

Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements

Cat Diesel Engine

Reliable, rugged, durable design
Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight

SR5 Alternator

Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
Robust Class H insulation

Cat ECS 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

Cooling System

Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50�C (122�F)
Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

UL 2200 Listed
CSA
IBC seismic certification
OSHPD pre-approval

One Safe Source

Components used in the generator set are selected at the design stage to provide optimum package performance
The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system

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

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

Single element canister type with service indicator
Air cleaner

Cooling

Package mounted radiator

Exhaust

Exhaust flange outlet

Fuel

Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
Fuel priming pump

Generator

IP23 Protection
Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines

Power Termination

Busbar

Starting/Charging

Heavy duty starting system
Charging alternator

Control Panel

Over/under voltage (27/59)
Emergency stop pushbutton
Speed adjust
Accessory module data link
Generator phase sequence
Panel lights
Alarm acknowledge
Generator mounted - rear facing
kW (per phase, average & percent)
Engine cool-down timer
Communications:
High coolant temperature
Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
Overcurrent (50/51)
Amps (per phase & average)
Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
Serial annunciator module data link
24 Volt DC operation
Cat ECS controller includes:
DC volts
Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
6 Programmable digital inputs
2 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
Frequency (Hz)
Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
Power factor (per phase & average)
kW-hr (total)
Cat ECS 100
Lamp test
kVA (per phase, average & percent)
kVAr-hr (total)
Coolant temperature
Text alarm/event descriptions
Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
Low coolant level
True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
Failure to start (overcrank)
Operating hours
Low coolant temperature
2 Programmable digital outputs
Low oil pressure
Controls:
Digital indication for:
Environmental sealed front face
Overspeed
Volts (L-L & L-N)
Reverse power (kW) (32)
Engine cycle crank
Programmable protective relaying functions:

Cooling System

Exhaust System

Flanged faced outlet(s)
Dry exhaust manifold

Fuel System

Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
Fuel priming pump
Secondary fuel filters
Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose

Generators and Attachments

Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime/130C standby)
NEMA standard hole pattern
Anti-condensation space heater
Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
Form wound
3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
6 Lead
Winding temperature detectors
Right side extension terminal box, busbar connections, top mounted, bottom cable entry