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Details

Continuous Rating
2027 / 2007 ekW @ 1.0pf

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

Maximum Electrical Efficiency
45.30%

Contact

Foley Equipment Sales

+1 (316) 943-4211

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Overview

1419 - 2027 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 G3516H 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
2027 / 2007 ekW @ 1.0pf

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

Maximum Electrical Efficiency
45.30%

Frequency
50 / 60 Hz

RPM
1500 rpm

Engine Specifications: Engine Model
G3516H

Displacement
4765 in³

Aspiration
TA

Bore
6.7 in

Stroke
8.5 in

Compression Ratio
12.1

Fuel System
Natural Gas

Generator Set Dimensions: Length
291 in

Width
84 in

Height
95 in

Dry Weight - Genset
40384 lb

Equipment

Standard Equipment

Control Panels

EMCP4.3

Air Inlet

Package Mounted Air Cleaner with service indicator
Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator

Cooling

Jacket water and SCAC driven thermostats
ANSI Class 150/DN custom flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and after cooler
2nd stage SCAC-Cat Flange

Exhaust

Center section cooled turbocharger with Cat flanged outlet
Individual exhaust port and turbocharger outlet wired to integrated temperature sensing module (ITSM) with GCEM providing alarms and shutdowns
Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
Cat-flanged face outlet on turbocharger

Fuel System

Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM
Electronic fuel metering valve
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

Ignition System

Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM A4)
Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)

Generator

Permanent Magnet Excitiation
Anti-condensation space heater
Winding temperature detectors
SR5
Reactive Droop
Caterpillar's Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) with 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control

General

Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
Paint - Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black
RH Service
Parts book
Operation and maintenance manuals

Governing System

ADEM A4 4-20mA (0-5V) Speed Input

Starting/Charging

24V starting motors

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet

Mounting brackets and piping
Air cleaner with precleaner
Heavy Duty air cleaner with precleaner

Circuit Breakers

No UV trip or package mounted CB Wiring
Frame Mounting
MP-Frame 3 Pole Bottom Cable Entry or MP- Frame 6 Pole Bottom Cable Entry
4000A, 3-Pole IEC Rated
2500/3000/3200A or 4000/5000A Neutral Current Transformer Automatic Selection
Lower & Upper Covers, Extension Box Roof Cover
Busbar Mounting
4000A, 3-Pole UL Rated

Control Panels

Remote monitoring software
Discrete I/O Module, 12 Digital Inputs, 8 'Form C' Relay
Remote RS485, 32-light Annunciator
Cat Connect: Ehternet, Satellite, Cell Telematics
Cross-Current Compensation Current Transformer-- 8.7/15 kV Classes
RTD Module
Local/Remote PC Monitorring
16 Point/32 Light Annunciator with NFPA99-110/CSA282 Configuration
Remote Monitoring & Control
Synchronizing module
Local alarm module

Cooling

Jacket water coolant heater
Inlet/Outlet connections

Exhaust

Flange
Muffler and spark-arresting muffler with ANSI companion flanges
Elbow

Generator

Manual voltage control
Generator air filter
Low voltage extension box
Medium and high voltage generators and attachment
Cable access box
Bearing temperature detectors

Starting/Charging

24V Battery Charger
60A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)

General

US AID emblem
Special paint order
Battery diconnect switch
Digital diagnostic tool
Tool set
Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)

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

G3516H 50Hz Natural Gas Data Sheet

G3516H 60Hz Natural Gas Data Sheet

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