3516B DGB™ (60 Hz)

3516B Generator Set

The 3516B DGB (Dynamic Gas Blending) generator sets are made to match your continuous and prime applications. Producing reliable power from 1640 to 1825 ekW at 60 Hz, each generator set has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and accepts 100 % rated load in one step. Our 3516B DGB generator sets have been developed for low fuel consumption.

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

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

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Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System
  • Air cleaner, single element canister type
Cooling
  • Package mounted radiator
Exhaust
  • Exhaust flange outlet
Fuel
  • Primary fuel filter with integral water separator
  • Secondary fuel filters
Control System
  • Generator set packages include Caterpillars voltage regulator
  • 6 Customer programmable digital inputs
  • Controls:
  • Low coolant temperature
  • Auto/start/stop control
  • Low coolant level
  • Customer data link (Modbus RTU)
  • PLC functionality
  • kVA (per phase, average & percent)
  • Reverse power (kW) (32)
  • Alarm acknowledge
  • kW (per phase, average & percent)
  • kW-hr (total)
  • Lamp test
  • RPM
  • Volts (L-L & L-N), frequency (Hz)
  • Generator phase sequence
  • Operating hours
  • kVAr-hr (total)
  • True RMS AC metering, 3-phase, +/-2% accuracy
  • Over/under frequency (81 o/u)
  • Accessory module data link
  • Number of I/O varies on options selected
  • High coolant temperature
  • Overspeed
  • 1 Programmable digital outputs
  • Regulator (IVR) - IVR includes reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, min/max exciter
  • DC volts
  • Reverse reactive power (kVAr) (32RV)
  • Amps (per phase & average)
  • Oil pressure (psi, kPa or bar)
  • Coolant temperature
  • Failure to start (overcrank)
  • 3 Analog inputs
  • Power factor (per phase & average)
  • EMCP 4.3
  • kVAr (per phase, average & percent)
  • Cat connect
  • Engine cool-down timer
  • 1 Programmable relay outputs (Form C)
  • Environmental sealed front face
  • Warning/shutdown with common LED indication of shutdowns for:
  • 24 Volt DC operation
  • Over/under voltage (27/59)
  • Emergency stop pushbutton
  • Limiter and exciter diode monitor
  • Generator mounted - rear facing
  • Digital indication for:
  • Text alarm/event descriptions
  • Customizable screens
  • Load histogram feature
  • Emergency stop
  • Serial annunciator module data link
  • Programmable protective relaying functions:
  • Low oil pressure
  • Communications:
  • Speed adjust
  • Engine cycle crank
  • 4 Programmable relay outputs (Form A)
  • Overcurrent (50/51)
Power Termination
  • Busbar
Control Panel
  • Cat ECS Genset controller
Cooling System
  • Package mounted radiator
Exhaust System
  • Dry exhaust manifold
  • Flanged faced outlet(s)
Fuel System
  • Fuel cooler; not included with packages without radiator
  • Flexible fuel lines - shipped loose
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Fuel priming pump
General
  • SAE standard rotation
  • Flywheel and Flywheel housing-SAE No. 00
  • Paint - Caterpillar yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
  • RH service
Generators and Attachments
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Random wound
  • IP23 Protection
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • 3 Phase brushless, Salient pole
  • HV:
  • Class H insulation, Class F temperature rise at 40C ambient (105C prime / 130C standby)
  • LV
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
    (125C prime / 150C standby) - 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
  • 6 Lead
  • Form wound
  • Busbar connections, right side extension box, bottom cable entry - 60 Hz models: NEMA standard hole pattern
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • MV:
  • NEMA Class H insulation system, Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
    (125C prime / 150C standby)
Governing System
  • ADEM A3
Lube System
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Lubricating oil
  • Integral lube Oil cooler
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Fumes disposal
  • Gear type lube oil pump
Mounting System
  • Rails - Engine/generator/radiator mounting.
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts - shipped loose
  • Anti-vibration mounts (shipped loose)
Starting System
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • 45 Amp Charging alternator
  • Battery and battery rack w/cables

Additional information

Offering Type

Generator Set Specifications - Prime Power Rating

1825 ekW

Generator Set Specifications - Continuous Rating

1640 ekW

Generator Set Specifications - Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel Consumption

Generator Set Specifications - Voltage

380 to 13800 Volts

Generator Set Specifications - Frequency

60 Hz

Generator Set Specifications - Speed

1800 rpm

Generator Set Specifications - Duty Cycle

Prime, Continuous

Generator Set Specifications - Maximum Rating

1825 ekW

Generator Set Specifications - Minimum Rating

1640 ekW

Engine Specifications - Engine Model

3516B TA, V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

Engine Specifications - Bore

170 mm ( 6.69 in )

Engine Specifications - Stroke

190 mm ( 7.48 in )

Engine Specifications - Displacement

69 l ( 4210.64 in )

Engine Specifications - Compression Ratio

14.0:1

Engine Specifications - Aspiration

TA

Engine Specifications - Fuel System

Electronic unit injection

Engine Specifications - Governor Type

Adem™4

Generator Set Dimensions - Length - Maximum

6557 mm ( 258.1 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Width - Maximum

2288 mm ( 90.1 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Height - Maximum

2391 mm ( 94.1 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)

15135 kg ( 33300 lb )

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