G3516C | 1173kW-1675kW Natural Gas Generator

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SPECS SUMMARY

Continuous Rating1660 ekW
Fuel TypeNatural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency37.70%
Maximum Standby Rating1500
G3516C Generator Set

Specifications

Continuous Rating1660 ekW
Fuel TypeNatural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency37.70%
Maximum Standby Rating1500
Frequency50 / 60 Hz
RPM1500/1800
Engine ModelG3516C
Displacement4210 in³ (69 B)
AspirationTA
Bore6.7 in (170 mm)
Stroke7.5 in (190 mm)
Length219 in (5553 mm)
Height92 in (2340 mm)
Dry Weight - Genset31226 lb (14161 kg)

Benefits and Features

  • Robust high speed block design provides prolonged life and lower owning operationg costs
  • Designed for maximum performance on low pressure pipeline natural gas
  • 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

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

  • 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

  • Meets most worldwide emissions requirements down to 0.5 g/bhp-hr NOx level without aftertreatment

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

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

  • 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

  • Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator
  • Jacket water and SCAC driven pumps and bypass lines
  • 2nd Stage SCAC-Cat Flange
  • Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and aftercooler
  • Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
  • ANSI/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
  • Cat flanges on SCAC circuit
  • Integrated Sensing Module (ISM)
  • Cat-flanged face outlet on turbocharger
  • Provides exhaust port temperatures and stack temperature to customer supplied screen via CCM
  • Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
  • 24V ETR Gas Shutoff Valve
  • Engine installed, fuel metering valve
  • Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by ECM
  • 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
  • Fuel Filter
  • Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST) 
  • Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ECM) 
  • Electronic fuel metering valve
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Busbar connections
  • Class H Insulation & Class F temperature rise
  • Reactive Droop
  • Permanent Magnet Excitation
  • 3-phase brushless, salient pole
  • Caterpillar's Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) with 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
  • SR4B
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • RH Service
  • Operation and maintenance manuals
  • Crankshaft Vibration Damper and Guard
  • Parts Book
  • 24V starting motors

Optional Equipment

  • Vertical, horizontal dual element air cleaner
  • Enclosure mounting brackets and piping
  • Air cleaner with precleaner
  • Local NFPA99-110 Alarm Module w/LEDs
  • Synchronizing Module
  • Remote 24V 8/16 Light Annunciator
  • Engine Failure Relay
  • PL1000E/PL1000T Communications Module
  • Custom 8-Light Alarm Module
  • Inlet/Outlet connections
  • Jacket water coolant heater
  • Aftercooler air lines, aftercooler core replacement
  • Flexible Fittings
  • 14" Flange Kit
  • 406 mm Elbow Kits
  • 406 mm flange kits
  • Mufflers (15/18/25 dBA Attenuation) and spark-arresting muffler with ANSI companion flanges
  • 16" Spark Arresting Muffler
  • 356-406mm Flange and Exhaust Expander
  • 15/18/25 dBA Muffler Attenuation
  • 207-276kPa, 30-40 psi gas knockdown regulator
  • 14-69 kPa (2-10 psi) gas pressure regulator
  • 24VDC Gas Shutoff Valve, Gas Knockdown Regulator
  • Fuel Filter, Gas Filter
  • Cable access box
  • 8.7/15 kV Cross, Differential, Current Transformers (CCCT, DCT, CT)
  • Medium and high voltage generators and attachment
  • 480/4160/13200 Volt Generator Options (60 Hz)
  • Generator air filter
  • Bearing temperature detectors
  • European Bus Bars
  • 415/400/380, 3300/6600/11000 Volt Generator Options (50 Hz)
  • Annunciator Modules
  • Generator Removal
  • Low voltage extension box
  • Load share module
  • Special paint order
  • Tool set
  • US AID Emblem
  • Barring group
  • Digital diagnostic tool
  • 60A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)
  • Battery removal
  • 20A battery charger
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)