Generator 3516B

1500 rpm
Set 2000 kV•A 50 Hz

Prime Power

CATERPILLAR® ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

V-16, 4-Stroke-Cycle Watercooled Diesel
Bore — mm (in). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 (6.7)
Stroke — mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 (7.5)
Displacement — L (cu in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 (4210)
Compression ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:1
Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CF-4

Shown with
Optional Equipment

FEATURES
■ CAT ® DIESEL GENERATOR SETS ■ RELIABLE, FUEL EFFICIENT DIESEL
Factory designed, certified prototype tested The compact, four-stroke-cycle diesel engine
with torsional analysis. Production tested and combines durability with minimum weight
delivered to you in a package that is ready to while providing dependability and economy.
be connected to your fuel and power lines. The fuel system operates on a variety of fuels.
EPG Designer computer sizing available.
Supported 100% by your Caterpillar dealer
■ CATERPILLAR® SR4B GENERATOR
Two bearing, wye connected, static regulated,
with warranty on parts and labor. Extended
brushless self excited generator designed to
warranty available in some areas. The
match the performance and output
generator set was designed and manufactured
characteristics of the Caterpillar diesel engine
in an ISO 9001 compliant facility. Generator
that drives it.
set and components meet or exceed the
following specifications: ABGSM TM3, ■ EXCLUSIVE CATERPILLAR
AS1359, AS2789, BS4999, BS5000, BS5514, VOLTAGE REGULATOR
DIN6271, DIN6280, EGSA101P, IEC 34/1, Three-phase sensing and Volts per Hertz
ISO3046/1, ISO8528, JEM1359, NEMA MG1-22, regulation give precise control, excellent block
VDE0530, 89/392/EEC, 89/336/EEC. loading, and constant voltage in the normal
operating range.

CATERPILLAR® SR4B GENERATOR TIF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less than 50

THF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less than 3%
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brushless, revolving field,
solid-state exciter CATERPILLAR CONTROL PANEL
Construction . . . . . . . . Two bearing, close coupled
Three phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wye connected 24 Volt DC Control
Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . Class H with tropicalization Terminal box mounted
........................................................and antiabrasion Vibration isolated
Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drip proof IP 22 NEMA 1/IP 23 enclosure
Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pilot shaft Electrically dead front
Overspeed capability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150% Lockable hinged door
Paralleling capability. . . . standard with adjustable Generator instruments meet ANSI C-39-1
voltage droop Voltages Available
Voltage regulator . . . . . . . . . . 3-phase sensing with 50 Hz
...........................................................Volts-per-Hertz 400, 3300
Voltage regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less than ± 1/2%
(Adjustable a minimum of ±10%)
Voltage gain . . . . . . . . . . Adjustable to compensate Other voltages available – consult your Caterpillar dealer.
......................for engine speed droop and line loss Some voltages require derating.
Wave form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less than 5% deviation
 3516B GENERATOR SET

STANDARD EQUIPMENT PRIME POWER ATTACHMENTS

Engine Generator Engine Control Panel
Aftercooler SR4B brushless Air cleaners Auxiliary relay
Air cleaner permanent magnet Charging systems Enclosure,
regular duty excited with VR3 Cooling systems NEMA 12/IP 44
Breather, crankcase voltage regulator fan drives, radiators, Governor speed switch
Cooler, lubricating oil Space heaters fans, expansion tanks Illuminating lights
Exhaust fitting and ELECTRONIC MODULAR Control systems Installed speed sensing
flange CONTROL PANEL (EMCP) governor, Woodward governor (Woodward)
Filters, right hand Standard generator 2301A load share Low coolant level
fuel controls and monitoring: Exhaust system Provision for:
lubricating oil Ammeter/voltmeter fittings, elbows, alarm module –
Flywheel housing phase selector switch flanges, muffler NFPA 99
SAE No. 00 Digital ammeter, Lube system alarm module –
standard rotation voltmeter, and Mounting systems NFPA 110
Fuel system frequency meter Protection devices Reverse power relay
electronic controlled Voltage adjust rheostat Starting system Starting aid switch
unit injectors Standard engine controls Synchronizing lights
Governor Generator
and monitoring:
ADEM electronic Oversized generators
Automatic/manual
control Manual voltage control
start-stop control
Manifold, exhaust, dry RFI Filters –
Engine control switch
Oil pan, shallow N level (VDE 875),
for:
Pumps, BS800, MIL Std 461B
off/reset, auto start,
fuel transfer; Digital voltage regulator
manual start, stop,
aftercooler water, 2:1 volts per hertz VR3
cooldown timer,
jacket water, cycle cranking,
lubricating oil – emergency stop
gear driven pushbutton
Radiator Safety shutoff protection
Rails, mounting and LED indicators for:
Shutoff, manual High coolant temp.
Starting, electric, Low oil pressure
24 Volt DC Overcrank
Turbochargers Overspeed
Vibration damper Emergency stop
pushbutton

Caterpillar® EMCP II The EMCP II provides these standard control and

Electronic Modular Control Panel monitoring features, many of which are options on
The Electronic Modular Control Panel (EMCP II) is a other panels:
generator-mounted control panel, available on all • Automatic/manual start-stop engine control
Caterpillar packaged generator sets. It utilizes with programmable safety shutdowns and
environmentally sealed, solid-state, microprocessor- associated flashing LED indicators for low oil
based modules for engine control and AC pressure, high coolant temperature, overspeed,
metering. This new application of mature, high- overcrank, and emergency stop
tech electronics to generator monitoring provides • Cycle cranking – adjustable 1-60 second
more features, accuracy, and reliability than crank/rest periods
present electromechanical and many competitive • Cooldown timer – adjustable 0-30 minutes
panel systems. • Energized to run or shutdown fuel control
systems
• LCD digital readout for: engine oil pressure,
coolant temperature, engine rpm, system DC
volts, engine running hours, system diagnostic
codes, generator AC volts, generator AC amps,
and generator frequency
• Engine control switch
• Ammeter-voltmeter phase selector switch
• Emergency stop pushbutton
• Indicator/display test switch
• Voltage adjust potentiometer
• Rugged NEMA 1/IP 23 cabinet
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TECHNICAL DATA

3516B Prime Power Generator Sets – 1500 rpm

Power Rating @ 0.8 PF with Fan ekW 1600
kV•A 2000

Engine rating without Fan bkW 1710

Generator Frame Size 826 2 Brg

Engine Lubricating Oil Capacity – Requires CF-4 Oil L 416

Engine Coolant Capacity without Radiator L 235

System Backpressure (Max Allowable) kPa 6.7

Exhaust Flange Size – (Internal Diameter) (Dual) mm 203

Low Emissions Version Lo BSFC

Coolant to Aftercooler Temperature (Max) C 30 60 90 90

Length mm 6005 6005 6005 6030

Width mm 2092 2092 2092 2319

Height mm 2459 2459 2459 2545

Shipping Weight kg 15 305 15 305 15 305 15 555

Engine Coolant Capacity with Radiator L 405 405 405 460

Separate Circuit Aftercooler

Aftercooler Cooling Circuit L 40 40 40 N/A
Aftercooler Pump Coolant Flow L/min 500 500 500 N/A
at 2 meters water head

100% Load
Fuel Consumption (100% load) with Fan L/Hr 419 412 394 385
per ISO3046/1: +5%, -0% tolerance
*NOx emissions at ISO standard conditions; g/(N)m 3
1.7 1.9 4.1 4.4
+ or - 15% tolerance g/hr 8712 10 820 19 315 20 120

75% Load
Fuel Consumption (75% load) with Fan L/Hr 312 316 300 289
per ISO3046/1: +5%, -0% tolerance
*NOx emissions at ISO standard conditions; g/(N)m 3
1.7 1.9 3.7 4.0
+ or - 15% tolerance g/hr 6455 7055 13 145 14 620

50% Load
Fuel Consumption (50% load) with Fan L/Hr 215 215 214 202
per ISO3046/1: +5%, -0% tolerance
*NOx emissions at ISO standard conditions; g/(N)m 3
1.7 2.1 2.5 4.0
+ or - 15% tolerance g/hr 4450 5430 6615 8185

Combustion Air Inlet Flow Rate m3/min 149 143 137 129

Exhaust Gas Flow Rate m3/min 375 370 355 343

Heat Rejection to Jacket Water kW 647 638 620 611

Heat Rejection to Exhaust (total) kW 1650 1661 1593 1548

Heat Rejection to Aftercooler kW 446 368 263 249

Heat Rejection to Atmosphere from Engine kW 131 131 131 131

Heat Rejection to Atmosphere from Generator kW 65 65 65 65

Exhaust Gas Stack Temperature Deg. C 473 497 498 489

Deration for Engine m 1275 1225 1200 3125

Altitude–3% per 305m (1000 ft) above

*Note: For permitting see TMI data.

 3516B GENERATOR SET

PRIME POWER GENERATOR SET PACKAGE — TOP VIEW

03
520 703 401 703 402

02 02

521 401 402 308 703 703

03

02 Centerline of Engine 308 Oil Filter 402 Exhaust 521 Conduit Entrance

03 Rear Face of Cylinder Block 401 Air Inlet 520 Control and Power Panel 703 Customer Mounting Holes

For overall length see technical data section (page 3). Note: General configuration not to be used for
installation. See general dimension drawings for detail.

CONDITIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Prime — Output available with varying load for an Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35° API (16° C
unlimited time. Prime power in accordance with or 60° F) gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg
ISO8528. 10% overload power in accordance with (18 390 Btu/lb) when used at 29° C (85° F) and
ISO3046/1, AS2789, DIN6271, and BS5514 weighing 838.9 g/liter (7.001 lbs/U.S. gal.).
available on request. Lubricating oil – requires CF-4 oil.
Ratings are based on SAE J1349 standard Additional ratings may be available for specific
conditions. These ratings also apply at ISO3046/1, customer requirements. Consult your Caterpillar
DIN6271, and BS5514 standard conditions. representative for details.

Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.
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