3516E Generator Set

3516E Generator Set

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Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating
3500/3250/3000 kVA
Prime Power Rating
3175/2950/2725 kVA
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Cert. Tier 2 / Low NOx
Voltage
380 to 11000 volts
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
1500 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime
Maximum Rating
3500 kVA
Minimum Rating
2725 kVA

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
3516E, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.69in
Stroke
8.46in
Displacement
4765in³
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Aspiration
ATAAC
Fuel System
Electronic Unit Injection
Governor Type
Adem™ A5

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum
302.6in
Length - Maximum
306.5in
Width - Maximum
102.8in
Height - Maximum
131.6in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
44930lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
45651lb

Standard Equipment:

Optional Equipment:

    Control System
    • EMCP 4.4
    Air Inlet System
    • Single element filter
    • Dual element air cleaner
    Cooling System
    • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
    • Water level switch gauges
    • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
    • Coolant
    • Optional installed radiators
    • Standard ambient radiators
    Crankcase System
    • Ventilation system
    • Explosion relief valves
    • No explosion relief valves
    Exhaust System
    • Y Adapters
    Fuel System
    • Primary fuel filter
    • Fuel priming pumps (Tier 4) - Manual or electric
    General
    • US aid emblem
    • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
    Generators And Attachments
    • Thermostat for space heater
    • Alternator air cleaner
    • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
    • Generator conversion
    • Space heater
    • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 and 1800 Frames
    • Low / Medium voltage: 380/400/415 volts, 3 phase 1500 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
    Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
    Lubrication System
    • Lube oil in standard sump
    • Prelube pumps
    • Oil level regulator
    Mounting System
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
    Power Connections
    • Neutral ground connections
    • Center post busbars
    • Right side power connections
    Special Tests / Reports
    • Generator set fuel consumption test
    • Torsional vibration analysis reports
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • IBC Certification
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Canadian Standards Association certification
    • Standard engine test charge
    • Generator test report
    • Fuel consumption test
    • OSHPD Certification
    Starting And Charging
    • Air pressure regulator
    • Jacket water heaters
    • Air starting motors
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • Starter cover
    • Engine barring device
    • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
    • Electric starting motors
    Extended Service Coverage
    • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage