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3516C Generator Set

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3516C Generator Set

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Generator Set Specifications

Standby Rating
2500/2250/2000 ekW
Prime Power Rating
2250/2045/1825 ekW
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Cert., Tier 2
Voltage
380 to 13800 Volts
Frequency
60 Hz
Speed
1800 rpm
Duty Cycle
Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Maximum Rating
2500 ekW
Minimum Rating
1650 ekW

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
3516C, ATAAC, V-16,4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Bore
6.69in
Stroke
7.48in
Stroke - HD
8.46in
Displacement
4764.73in
Compression Ratio
14.7:1
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Electronic unit injection
Governor Type
Adem™3

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Minimum
284.6in
Length - Maximum
295.1in
Width - Minimum
93.7in
Width - Maximum
101.2in
Height - Minimum
116.5in
Height - Maximum
118.5in
Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)
35880lb
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
38780lb

Standard Equipment:

Optional Equipment:

    Control System
    • EMCP 4.4
    Exhaust
    • Exhaust mufflers
    Air Inlet System
    • Single element filter
    • Dual element air cleaner
    Generator
    • Excitation: [ ] Permanent magnet excitation (PMG) Excited (PM) [ ] Internally Excited (IE)
    • Oversize and premium generators
    • Anti-condensation heater
    Cooling System
    • Coolant
    • Standard ambient ATAAC radiators
    • Optional installed radiators
    • Optional installed ATAAC radiators
    • Standard ambient radiators
    • Water level switch gauges
    Power Termination
    • Circuit breakers, UL listed
    • Circuit breakers, IEC compliant
    Crankcase System
    • Explosion relief valves
    • Ventilation system
    • No explosion relief valves
    Control Panels
    • Load share module
    • Digital I/O module
    • Generator temperature monitoring & protection
    • Remote monitoring software
    Mounting
    • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
    • IBC isolators
    Exhaust System
    • Y Adapters
    • Flexible fittings
    • Exhaust offset
    • Tier 4 clean emissions module
    • Elbows
    • Flange and exhaust expanders
    • Tier 4 clean emission MOD Kits
    • Tier 4 dosing cabinet
    • Flanges
    • Mufflers
    • Clean emission parts
    Starting/charging
    • Oversize batteries
    • Battery chargers
    • Charging alternator
    • Air starting motor with control and silencer
    • Heavy duty starting system
    Fuel System
    • Primary fuel filter
    General
    • The following options are based on regional and product configuration:
    • UL 2200 package
    • CSA Certification
    • EEC Declaration of Conformity
    • Special paint (Colors other than Caterpillar yellow or high performance paints)
    • Integral & sub-base fuel tanks
    • US aid emblem
    • Enclosures: Sound attenuated, weather protective
    • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
    • Seismic Certification per applicable building codes: IBC 2000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, CBC 2007
    • EU Certificate of Conformance (CE)
    • Integral & sub-base UL listed dual wall fuel tanks
    Generators And Attachments
    • High voltage: 12470, 13200, 13800 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm,FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
    • High voltage: 6300, 6600, 6900 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 2700, 3000 Frame
    • Thermostat for space heater
    • Low / Medium voltage: 380, 440, 480, 600 volts, 3 phase 1800 rpm. RW, IE, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600 Frame
    • Low / Medium voltage: 380, 416, 440, 480, 600, 2400, 4160 Volts, 3 Phase 1800 RPM, FW, PM, No. of Leads = 6, Pitch = .6667: 1600, 1800 Frame
    • Differential current transformers (DCT) 8.7 kV and 15 kV classes
    • Generator conversion
    • Space heater kit
    • Alternator air cleaner
    Instrumentation
    • Pyrometer and thermocouples
    Lubrication System
    • Oil level regulator
    • Lube oil in standard sump
    • Prelube pumps
    Mounting System
    • Puck style low efficiency isolators
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • IBC vibration isolators
    Power Connections
    • Ground cables between generator and terminal box
    • Neutral ground connections
    • Left side power connections
    • Center post busbars
    • Right side power connections
    • 2700 Frame, four lead, four terminal
    • Rear power connections
    • Low voltage Circuit breakers
    Special Tests / Reports
    • IBC Certification
    • Fuel consumption test
    • Generator test report
    • PGS Test report @ 1.0 power factor
    • Torsional vibration analysis reports
    • OSHPD Certification
    • Generator set fuel consumption test
    • PGS Test report @ 0.8 power factor
    • Standard engine test charge
    • Canadian Standards Association certification
    Starting And Charging
    • Air pressure regulator
    • Starter cover
    • Air starting motors
    • 10, 20, 35 and 50 Amp Battery chargers
    • Electric starting motors
    • Jacket water heaters
    • 24 Volt battery set - Dry
    • Engine barring device
    Extended Service Coverage
    • Platinum, Gold and Silver coverage