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Generator 3516
Set Prime Power

1360-1944 kV A 50 Hz
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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 (4,210)
Compression ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.5:1

Four Turbo Version – Shown

with Optional Equipment
FEATURES
■ CAT ® DIESEL GENERATOR SETS
Factory designed, certified prototype tested
with torsional analysis. Production tested and
delivered to you in a package that is ready to be
connected to your fuel and power lines. EPG
Designer computer sizing available. Supported
100% by your Caterpillar dealer with warranty on
parts and labor. Extended warranty available in
some areas. The generator set was designed
and manufactured in an ISO 9001 compliant
facility. Generator set and components meet or
exceed the following specifications: AS1359,
AS2789, ABGSM TM3, BS4999, DIN6271,
DIN6280, EGSA101P, JEM1359, IEC 34/1,
ISO3046/1, ISO DIS8528, NEMA MG1-22.
■ RELIABLE, FUEL EFFICIENT DIESEL
The compact, four-stroke-cycle diesel engine
combines durability with minimum weight while
providing dependability and economy. The fuel
system operates on a variety of fuels.
■ CATERPILLAR® SR4 GENERATOR
Single bearing, wye connected, static regulated,
brushless permanent magnet excited generator
designed to match the performance and output
characteristics of the Caterpillar diesel engine
that drives it.
■ EXCLUSIVE CATERPILLAR
VOLTAGE REGULATOR
Three-phase sensing and Volts per Hertz
regulation give precise control, excellent block
loading, and constant voltage in the normal
operating range.

CATERPILLAR® SR4 GENERATOR TIF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less than 50

THF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less than 3%
Type . . . . Brushless, revolving field, solid-state exciter
Construction . . . . . . . . . . Single bearing, close coupled CATERPILLAR CONTROL PANEL
Three phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wye connected
Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class H with tropicalization 24 Volt DC Control
...........................................................and antiabrasion Terminal box mounted
Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drip proof IP 22 Vibration isolated
Alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pilot shaft NEMA 1, IP 22 enclosure
Overspeed capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150% Electrically dead front
Wave form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less than 5% deviation Lockable hinged door
Paralleling capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . standard with Generator instruments meet ANSI C-39-1
adjustable voltage droop Voltages Available
Voltage regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-phase sensing with 50 Hz
.............................................................Volts-per-Hertz 230/400, 3300
Voltage regulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less than ± 1/2%
Voltage gain. . . . Adjustable to compensate for engine (Adjustable a minimum of ±10%)
............................................speed droop and line loss Other voltages available–consult your Caterpillar dealer.
Some voltages require derating.
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Engine
Aftercooler
Air cleaner
regular duty
Breather, crankcase
Cooler, lubricating oil
Exhaust fitting and flange
Filters, right hand
fuel and
lubricating oil
Flywheel housing
SAE No.00
standard rotation
Governor
2301A, speed control
with EG10P actuator
Manifold, exhaust, dry
Oil pan, shallow
Pumps,
fuel transfer,
lubricating oil –
gear driven
jacket water –
gear driven
Radiator
Rails, mounting
Shutoff, manual
Starting, electric,
24 Volt DC
Turbochargers
Vibration damper
Generator
SR4 brushless permanent
magnetic excited with
VR3 voltage regulator
ELECTRONIC MODULAR
CONTROL PANEL (EMCP)
Standard Generator
Controls and Monitoring:
Ammeter/voltmeter phase
selector switch
Digital ammeter, voltmeter,
and frequency meter
Voltage adjust rheostat
Standard Engine
Controls and Monitoring:
Automatic/manual
start-stop control
Engine control switch for:
off/reset, auto start,
manual start, stop,
cooldown timer,
cycle cranking,
emergency stop
pushbutton
Safety shutoff protection
and LED indicators for:
High coolant temperature
Low oil pressure
Overcrank
Overspeed
Emergency stop
pushbutton
Engine Control Panel
Air cleaners Attachments for
Charging systems EMCP:
Cooling systems Auxiliary relay
fan drives, radiators, Enclosure,
fans, expansion tanks NEMA 12/IP 44
Control systems Governor speed switch
governor, Woodward Illuminating lights
3161, 2301A Installed speed sensing
load share governor (Woodward)
Exhaust system Low coolant level
fittings, elbows, Provision for:
flanges, muffler alarm module
Fuel system alarm module –
Lube system NFPA 99
Mounting systems alarm module –
Protection devices NFPA 110
Starting system Reverse power relay
Torsional vibration Starting aid switch
damper Synchronizing lights
Generator
Installation
Arrangements
Manual voltage control
RFI Filters –
N level (VDE 875),
BS800
MIL Std 461B
Space heater kits

Caterpillar® EMCP II The EMCP provides these standard control and

Electronic Modular Control Panel
The Electronic Modular Control Panel (EMCP) is a
generator-mounted control panel, available on all
Caterpillar packaged generator sets. It utilizes
environmentally sealed, solid-state, micrprocessor-
based modules for engine control and AC metering.
This new application of mature, high-tech electronics
to generator monitoring provides more features,
accuracy and reliability than present electro-
mechanical and many competitive panel systems.
monitoring features, many of which are options on
other panels:
• Automatic/manual start-stop engine control with
programmable safety shutdowns and associated
flashing LED indicators for low oil pressure, high
coolant temperature, overspeed, overcrank and
emergency stop
• Cycle cranking–adjustable 1-60 second crank/rest
periods
• Cooldown timer–adjustable 0-30 minutes
• 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 22 cabinet.
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TECHNICAL DATA

3516 Prime Power Generator Sets 50 Hz–1500 RPM

4T 4T 4T 4T 2T
Rating Power Rating @ 0.8 PF with Fan kW 1088 1200 1280 1460 1555
Information kV•A 1360 1500 1600 1825 1944
Engine Bhp wthout fan 1556 1749 1864 2095 2219

Physical Length mm 5757 5835 5835 5921 6280

Factors in 227 230 230 233 247
Width mm 2092 2092 2092 2319 2319
in 82.4 82.4 82.4 91.3 91.3
Height mm 2459 2459 2459 2545 2545
in 96.8 96.8 96.8 100.2 100.2
Weight kg 12,850 13,235 13,250 14,660 14,920
lb 28,330 29,120 29,220 32,320 32,900
Generator Frame Size 806 807 807 808 809

Lubrication Engine Lubricating Oil Capacity L 416 416 416 416 416
& Cooling qts 440 440 440 440 440
Systems Engine Coolant Capacity with Radiator L 410 410 410 460 460
gal 108 108 108 121 121

Standard Radiator Arrangement Data: m3/min 1330 2038 2038 2325 2325
Air Flow (Max @ Rated Speed) cfm 46,962 71,962 71,962 82,000 82,000

Air Flow Restriction (after radiator) kPa 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12
in water 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Ambient Air Capability (TMI) Deg. C 45 49 46 50 46
Deg. F 113 120 115 122 114
Radiator Size 72/25 72/25 72/25 46/CV 46/CV

Exhaust System Backpressure (Max Allowable) kPa 6.7 6.7 6.7 6.7 6.7
System in water 27 27 27 27 27
Exhaust Flange Size (Internal Diameter) mm 203 203 203 203 292
in 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 11.5

Performance Fuel Consumption (100% load) with Fan L/Hr 271.0 305.6 325.3 369.9 376.6
Data @ Rated per ISO3046/1: +5%, -0% tolerance gph 71.6 80.7 85.9 97.7 99.5
Conditions
Fuel Consumption (75% load) with Fan L/Hr 203.4 231.4 245.8 279.0 288.3
gph 53.7 61.1 64.9 73.7 76.1
Fuel Consumption (50% load) with Fan L/Hr 139.5 158.6 167.3 189.3 204.9
gph 36.9 41.9 44.2 50.0 54.1
Combustion Air Inlet Flow Rate m3/min 94 105 111 123 138
cfm 3316 3697 3909 4325 4880
Exhaust Gas Flow Rate m3/min 247 278 296 334 348
cfm 8718 9827 10,448 11,783 12281
Heat Rejection to Coolant (total) kW 574 654 701 808 823
BTU/min 32,643 37,193 39,866 45,851 46,804
Heat Rejection to Exhaust (total) kW 1108 1259 1347 1549 1532
BTU/min 63,012 71,599 76,604 88,091 87,125
Heat Rejection to Atmosphere kW 133 135 135 137 139
from Engine BTU/min 7564 7677 7677 7791 7905

Heat Rejection to Atmosphere kW 48.9 52.6 57.5 62.4 58.1

from Generator BTU/min 2780 2990 3270 3550 3305

Exhaust Gas Stack Temperature Deg. C 507 516 521 535 477
Deg. F 944 960 969 996 891
Deration for Engine m 3950 2850 2225 1075 1450
Altitude–3% per 305m ft 12,959 9,350 7,300 3,527 4,757
(1000 ft) above
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PRIME POWER GEN SET PACKAGE — TOP VIEWS

02 Centerline of Engine Four Turbo Configuration

03 Rear Face of Cylinder Block

308 Oil Filter

401 Air Inlet

402 Exhaust

520 Control and Power Panel

521 Conduit Entrance

Two Turbo Configuration
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 Ratings are based on SAE J1349 standard
unlimited time. Prime power in accordance with conditions. These ratings also apply at ISO3046/1,
ISO8528. 10% overload power in accordance with DIN6271 and BS5514 standard conditions.
ISO3046/1, AS2789, DIN6271, and BS5514 available Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35° API (16° C or
on request. 60° F) gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg
Standby — Output available with varying load for the (18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29° C (85° F) and
duration of the interruption of the normal source power. weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lbs/U.S. gal.).
Fuel stop power in accordance with ISO3046/1,
AS2789, DIN6271, and BS5514.
Continuous — Output available without varying load
for an unlimited time. Continuous power in accordance
with ISO8528, ISO3046/1, AS2789, DIN6271 and
BS5514.

Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.
LEHX4380 (10-94) © 1994 Caterpillar Printed in U.S.A.
Supersedes LEHX3198, LEHX3367