G3520C Gas Generator

Gas Generator Sets

Details

Continuous Rating
2050 ekW

Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas

Maximum Electrical Efficiency
40.10%

Contact

Foley Equipment Sales

+1 (316) 943-4211

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Overview

1457 - 2082 kW Gas Generator

From natural gas-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) systems and emergency power for facilities, to renewable biogas energy to support the local grid, or electricity generated from coal mine gases, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.

Benefits

Market Leadership

hours Operating Experience

of installations application ranging from Congeneration to Compression

Features at a Glance

Cat G3520C Gas Engine
  • 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
SR4B or SR5 Generator
  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Caterpillar gas engines
  • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
  • High efficiency
EMCP 4.3 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
Emissions
  • Meets most worldwide emissions requirements down to 0.5 g/bhp-hr NOx level without aftertreatment
Proven System
  • Field proven in a wide range of applications worldwide
  • Fully prototype tested
  • Certified torsional vibration analysis available
Full Range of Attachments
  • Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments
  • Factory designed and tested
  • Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation
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

Specifications

Full Specifications

Generator Set Specifications

Continuous Rating
2050 ekW

Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas

Maximum Electrical Efficiency
40.10%

Maximum Standby Rating
2050

Frequency
50 / 60 Hz

RPM
1200 / 1500 / 1800 rpm

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
G3520C

Displacement
5270 in³

Aspiration
TA

Bore
6.7 in

Stroke
7.5 in

Fuel System
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas

Compression Ratio
11.3

Generator Set Dimensions

Length
249 in

Width
79 in

Height
92 in

Dry Weight - Genset
37959 lb

Weight
37953 lb

Equipment

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet

  • Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator

Control Panels

  • EMCP 4.3

Cooling

  • ANSI Class 6 in/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
  • Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and aftercooler
  • 2nd Stage SCAC-Cat Flange
  • Jacket water and SCAC driven pumps
  • Jacket water and SCAC thermostat and outlet--ANSI 6 in/DN150

Exhaust

  • Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
  • Cat-flanged face outlet on turbocharger
  • Individual exhaust port and turbocharger outlet wired to Integrated Tmeperature Sensing Module (ITSM) with GECM providing alarms and shutdowns

Fuel System

  • 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
  • Electronic fuel metering valve, ANSI flange
  • Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM
  • 24V ETR Gas Shutoff Valve

Ignition System

  • Electronic Ignition System (controlled by GECM) 
  • Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST) 

Generator

  • 3-phase brushless, salient pole
  • Class F Insulation & temperature rise
  • Reactive droop 
  • Permanent Magnet Excitiation
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • SR4B or SR5
  • Busbar connections
  • Caterpillar's Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) with 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
  • SR4B

General

  • Crankshaft Vibration Damper and Guard
  • RH Service
  • Parts Book
  • Operation and maintenance manuals
  • Paint - Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
Optional Equipment

Air Inlet

  • Enclosure Mounting Brackets and Piping
  • Mounting stand
  • Air cleaner with precleaner

Contol Panel

  • Custom 8-Light Alarm Module
  • Local NFPA99-110 Alarm Module w/LEDs
  • Remote 24-32V 8/16 Annunciator
  • Synchronizing Module
  • PL1000E/PL1000T Communications Module
  • Engine Failure Relay

Control Panels

  • Local alarm module

Cooling

  • Inlet/Outlet connections
  • Engine pumps
  • Aftercooler air lines, aftercooler core replacement
  • Jacket water coolant heater

Exhaust

  • Mufflers (15/18/25 dBA Attenuation) and spark-arresting muffler with ANSI companion flanges
  • Exhaust expanders
  • Flexible fittings
  • 305/360/406 mm Elbow Kits

Fuel System

  • 14-69 kPa (2-10 psi) gas pressure regulator
  • Fuel filter
  • 24V DC Gas shutoff valve
  • 207-276kPa, 30-40 psi gas knockdown regulator

Generator

  • Generator Removal
  • Annunciator Modules
  • Medium and high voltage generators and attachment
  • 60 Hz--480/4160 Volt Generator Options
  • Cable access box
  • Generator air filter
  • European Bus Bars
  • Low voltage extension box
  • Bearing temperature detectors
  • 8.7/15 kV Class  Current Transformers (CCCT, DCT, CT)
  • 50 Hz--3300/6600 Volt Generator Options

Governing System

  • Load share module

Starting/Charging

  • Jacket water heater
  • Battery diconnect switch
  • 24V starting motors
  • Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)
  • 60A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)

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