3516B Offshore Generator Set

3516B Offshore Generator Set

Cat 3500 offshore generator sets are specifically designed for drilling and production operations offshore. Decades of experience powering offshore vessels and platforms make have evolved into a product that offers ...
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Engine Specifications

Minimum Rating
1475kV·A
Maximum Rating
2281kV·A
Emissions
IMO Tier I
Stroke
7.5in
Oil Change Interval
1000h
Fuel System
EUI
Displacement
4233in³
Bore
6.7in
Aspiration
TUrbocharged-Aftercooled
Engine Control
ADEM A3
Weight
41400lb

Capacity for Liquids

Cooling System - Engine
126.8gal (US)
Lube Oil System - Refill
107gal (US)

Dimensions

Width
84.5in
Length
240in
Height
87.2in

Engine Design

Proven reliability and durability; Robust diesel strength design prolongs life and lowers owning and operating costs; Assembled, tested, and validated as a package to minimize package vibration and maximize component life; Market-leading power density; Long overhaul life proven in oilfield applications; Core engine components designed for reconditioning and reuse at overhaul

Ease of Installation

Engine and generator are mounted to an inner base, which mounts to an outer base assembly with vibration isolators; Installed with an integral drip tray to provide a single lift installation and to reduce shipyard scope of work complexity

Safety

E-stop pushbutton on instrument panel; Air shutoff and explosion relief valves; Configurable alarm and shutdown features; Extra alarm switches available for customer-supplied panel

Improved Serviceability

Large inspection openings allow convenient access to core engine internals; Reduction of Owning and Operating Costs; Long filter change intervals, aligned with service intervals; Excellent fuel economy - direct injection electronic unit injectors precisely meter fuel

Custom Packaging

For any petroleum application, trust Caterpillar to meet your exact needs with a factory custom package. Cat® engines, generators, enclosures, controls, radiators, transmissions - anything your project requires - can be custom-designed and matched to create a one-of-a kind solution. Custom packages are globally supported and are covered by a one-year warranty after startup. Testing Every Cat engine is full-load tested to ensure proper engine performance.

Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network

More than 2,200 dealer outlets; Caterpillar factory-trained dealer technicians service every aspect of your petroleum engine; Caterpillar parts and labor warranty; Preventive maintenance agreements available for repair before-failure options; S•O•SSM program matches your oil and coolant samples against Caterpillar set standards to determine: Internal engine component condition / Presence of unwanted fluids / Presence of combustion by-products / Site-specific oil change interval

Over 80 Years of Engine Manufacturing Experience

Ownership of these manufacturing processes enables Caterpillar to produce high quality, dependable products; Manufacturing of cast engine blocks, heads, cylinder liners, and flywheel housings; Machine critical components; Assemble complete engine

Web Site

For all your petroleum power requirements, visit www.cat.com/oilandgas.

Standard Equipment:

Optional Equipment:

    Air Inlet System
    • Remote Air Inlet Adapters
    Charging System
    • Battery Chargers
    • Charging Alternators
    Control System
    • Load Sharing module
    • Local speed throttle control
    • Direct rack control interface, 0-200 mA DC control
    Cooling System
    • Coolant level sensors
    • Connections
    • Air separator
    Exhaust System
    • Flexible fittings
    • Elbows
    • Flanges
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
    • Mufflers
    Fuel System
    • Fuel Cooler
    • Primary fuel filter
    • Fuel filters
    • Duplex fuel filters
    • Fuel level switch
    Generator Attachments
    • Air filter — generator
    • Bearing temperature detectors
    • Cable access box
    • Manual voltage control
    Instrumentation
    • PL1000T Communication Module
    • PL1000E Communication Module
    • Customer Interface Box
    • Remote panel display
    • Remote cylinder temperature display
    • Exhaust temperature thermocouples
    • Discrete I/O module
    • Intake manifold temperature sensors
    • Oil temperature sensor
    Lube System
    • Duplex oil filter
    • Bypass centrifugal oil filter
    • 500-hour oil pan
    • Emergency lube oil connections
    • Oil level regulator
    • Prelube
    • Sump pump
    Mounting System
    • Vibration isolators
    Power Take-offs
    • Auxiliary drive shafts and pulleys
    Starting System
    • Air or electric starting motor
    • Redundant start with select switch
    Protection System
    • Spray shielding
    • Crankcase explosion relief valve
    • Metal particle detector
    General
    • Jacket water heater