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Details

Continuous Rating
1515 ekW / 1505 ekW @1.0pf

Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)

Maximum Electrical Efficiency
44.90%

Contact

Foley Equipment Sales

+1 (316) 943-4211

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Overview

1061 - 1515 kW Gas Generator

From natural gas to biogas, coal mine gases, or hydrogen fuel blends to support combined heat and power (CHP), emergency power, and local grid support applications, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.

Benefits

hydrogen blended fuel option

Enables operation of up to 25% hydrogen blend (by volume) with pipeline natural gas fuel.

savings on service

Extended maintenance intervals leading to lower service costs

lower lube oil consumption

Leading to lower service costs and extended maintenance intervals

Features at a Glance

Cat G3512H 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 and hydrogen mixtures
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

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

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
1515 ekW / 1505 ekW @1.0pf

Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)

Maximum Electrical Efficiency
44.90%

Frequency
50 / 60 Hz

RPM
1500 rpm

Engine Specifications: Engine Model
G3512H

Displacement
3574 in³

Aspiration
TA

Bore
6.7 in

Stroke
8.5 in

Governor Type
ADEM A4

Generator Set Dimensions: Length
223 in

Width
76 in

Height
91 in

Dry Weight - Genset
31085 lb

Equipment

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet

Package Mounted Air Cleaner with service indicator

Cooling

Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
2nd Stage CAT Flange
ANSI Class 150 JW Connection
Engine driven pumps for jacket water and aftercooler cooling

Control Panels

Dedicated customer wiring terminals

Control Panel

EMCP4.3

Exhaust

Dry exhaust manifolds insulated and shielded
Center section cooled turbocharger with Cat flanged outlet

Generator

High efficiency low voltage Cat generator, permanent magnet excitation, digital regulation, IP23 water ingress protection, & form wound construction.

Starting/Charging

Electric Starter

General

Paint - Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
Crankshaft vibration damper and guard

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet

Mounting brackets and piping
Air cleaner with precleaner

Control Panels

Remote annunciator

Circuit Breakers

Frame mounting circuit breaker orientation
2500A 3-pole IEC rated circuit breakers
Rear Mounted Circuit Breaker
3000A/3200A/4000A UL100% Rated Masterpact circuit breaker (60 Hz only)
LSI Long-Time, LSI-P Long-Time, LSIG Long-Time, LSIG-P Long-Time,

Control Panel

Language Options
Cable Shroud Location
Engine failure relay
Discrete I/O module, 12 digital points, 8 'Form C' relay
16 point/32 light annunciator with NFPA99-110/CSA282 configuration
Empty Upper Box Right/Left
Local Alarm module
Synchronization module
Cat Connect: Ethernet, satellite, or cell telematics
Local/Remote PC Monitorring
Right/Left/Rear Extension Box

Cooling

Remote radiator for JW and SCAC circuits
220V (50Hz), 240V (60Hz), 480V (60Hz) JW heater

Exhaust

Flexible fitting [305mm x 305mm (12in. X 12in.)] w/ 12 bolt-flanges
406mm (16in.) sparking-arresting muffler with companion flange
Exhaust expander [250mm-329mm (10in-12in)]
305mm (12 in.) flange
Muffler options
Elbow exhaust

Fuel System

1/2" NPT gas train conduit connectors
3, 0-100kPag 4-20mA gas train pressure sensors
Fuel Filter
Gas knockdown regulators

General

Digital Diagnostic tool
US Aid emblem

Generator

Generator air filter
Manual voltage control
Cable access box
RTD Monitorring
Bearing temperature detectors

Governing System

ADEM A4 4-20mA (0-5V) speed input

Starting/Charging

Battery with cables and rack
24V Starting motors
20A, 24VDC battery charger
45A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)
Jacket water heater

Grid Code Compliance

60 Hz: USA
50 Hz: Germany, Great Britain, Belgium, Romania, Italy, Ireland, Poland, Netherlands, Spain, France, and European Standard

Resources

Electric Power Rating Guide

Gas Generator Set 50 and 60 Hz Ratings Guide

G3512H 50Hz Natural Gas Data Sheet

G3512H 60Hz Natural Gas Data Sheet

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