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G3500C I sl and Mode Tr ansi ent Per f or manc e


Engine Class Definition
The information contained herein applies only to the Caterpillar G3516C and G3520C Gas
engines equipped with the Island Mode Control System. The capabilities stated do not
apply to the standard G3516C and G3520C engines.
Island mode operation as defined by Caterpillar is any Gas Generator Set operation that is
not paralleled to a public utility. In this operational state the Gas Engine must maintain
torque and crankshaft speed (bus frequency) during steady state operation. The
Generator Voltage is maintained using a voltage regulator.
In Island Mode operation, increases in load cause the engine speed to decrease below the
rated speed of the engine and then recover back to rated speed after a period of time.
Decreases in load cause the inverse. The shape of the engine speed response or
generator set frequency response to an application of load is generally a function of the
amount of load being added or removed, as well as, the settings of the generator voltage
regulator, speed governor gain settings, ambient conditions, fuel quality, and fuel
characteristics. While the package emissions setting can affect engine speed response,
the data provided in this document is valid for all emission settings available in the pricelist.

Engine Ratings
Engine Ratings are at standard conditions. Refer to TMI web for additional conditions and
information for site specific gas engine ratings.
G3520C 1966 ekW at 1500 rpm
G3520C 2055 ekW at 1800 rpm
G3516C 1565 ekW at 1500 rpm

ISO Capability
The engines specified above have been tested against the voltage deviation, frequency
deviation, and recovery time requirements defined in ISO 8528 - 5. At this time the
engines stated above will meet class G1 transient performance as defined by ISO 8528 -
5. Loading and unloading diagrams meeting class 1 performance will be given below.
Responses shown are based on resistive loading only. The class 1 requirements are
shown here.
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Block Load Diagrams
Classification as Defined
by ISO 8528 - 5
Dynamic
Frequency
Deviation
Frequency
Recovery
Time
Dynamic Voltage
Deviation
Voltage
Recovery Time
Class G1 +18/-25 % 10 seconds +35/-25 % 10 seconds
Block load diagrams are provided to give information about the permissible load increases
in effective power that can be obtained from a given percent of the rated effective electrical
power output of the generator set.
Island Mode - Load Increases
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Block Unload Diagrams
Block load diagrams are provided to give information about the permissible load decreases
that can be obtained with the specified engines from a given percent of the rated effective
electrical power output of the generator set.
Island Mode - Load Decreases
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Additional Transient Capability
The tables below provide additional definition for the transient capabilities of the engines
specified herein. The transient capabilities stated below were developed through testing at
Caterpillar facilities and do not fall under the transient performance class definitions as
provided in the ISO 8528-5 document. The steady state (SS) values defined by this table
assume less than or equal to a 1.5% fluctuation in load over 60 seconds. Load
percentages are of the engine rating as defined by engine specific technical data.
Specified responses pertain to both load application and removal. Responses shown are
based on resistive loading only.



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Load Step Dynamic
Frequency
Dynamic
Voltage
Recovery Time
to SS
Deviation Deviation
25% 20 Sec +/- 16% +/- 12%

Load Step Dynamic
Frequency
Dynamic Recovery Time
Deviation
Voltage
Deviation
to SS
25%* 10 Sec +/- 10% +/- 12%
10% +/- 5% +/- 3% 5 Sec
5% +/- 2.5% +/- 1% 5 Sec
SS +/- 1% +/- 1%
*Note: V for block loads e initial 25% ep

ite Conditions and Engine Derate
e are stated as a percentage of the engines full rated
load as indicated in the appropriate performance technical data sheet. Site ambient




Fuel Pressure and Stability
tability is critical to transient performance. Proper installation
requires that all fuel train components (including filters, shut off valves, and regulators) be
f
alid above th load st
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The transient load steps listed abov
conditions, fuel quality, inlet/exhaust restriction and emissions settings will all affect engine
response to load change. Island Mode engines that are not operating at the standard
conditions stated in the technical data sheet should be set up according to the guidelines
included in the technical data; applying timing changes and/or engine derates as needed.
Adherence to the engine settings guidelines will allow the engines to retain the transient
performance stated in the table above as a percentage of the site derated power (where
appropriate).
Fuel supply pressure and s
sized to ensure adequate fuel delivery to the engine. While the engine may be capable o
operating at lower fuel pressures, to meet the transient response specified in this
document, higher fuel pressures will be required. The following are fuel pressure
requirements to be measured at the engine mounted fuel valve.


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. Recommended Fuel Supply Pressure 20 kPa, g (2.9 psi)
St bility - 0.1 psi, g/sec)


must be maintained at 54C or 32C (depending on
configuration) for all engines. It is important that the external cooling system design is able
Sta etween Load Steps
stem may require 2 to 3 minutes after a load step
has been performed for NO to return to nominal setting. If the stabilization time is not met
Vo
ponse to load changes is closely related to the settings in the
Sp
a speed-governing algorithm embedded in the ADEM III ECM.
Droop and Isochronous governors can be selected. Isochronous governing is
En
ed to start and stabilize at rated engine speed is a minimum of 1 minute
after a successful crank cycle.


A
B. Max Fuel Supply Pressure 34.5 kPa, g (5 psi)
C. Steady State Fuel Pressure a +/- 6.9 mbar/sec (+/
D. Transient fuel Pressure Stability +/- 48.2 mbar/sec (+/- 0.7 psi, g/sec)
Separate Circuit After Cooler (SCAC)
Inlet water temperature to the SCAC
to maintain the inlet water temp to the SCAC to within +/- 1C during all engine-operating
cycles. The SCAC inlet temperature stability criterion is to maintain stable inlet manifold
air temperature.
bilization Time B
The charge density emissions control sy
x
between load steps ISO class G1 transient performance may not be met.
ltage Regulator Settings
Transient engine speed res
generator voltage regulator. Changes to the volts/Hz, knee frequency, and regulator PID
settings that may be required for site operation will cause the frequency and voltage
response of the generator set to change.
eed Governor Settings
The G3500C engines use
recommended for Island Operation. Nominal Gain settings were used in all transient
testing. Governor gains may need to be tuned for site conditions.
gine Starting
The time need


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ngine Condition
maintained in accordance to guidelines specified in the Caterpillar
Service Manuals applicable to each engine. Wear of components outside of the specified
E
Engines must be
tolerances will affect the transient capability of the engine.

Information contained in this publication may be considered confidential. Discretion is recommended when distributing.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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