Caterpillar, G3516-SITA LE, 1994, 765 kVA, 1000 RPM, Natural Gas Generator Set
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Description
Overview
For operation on dry, pipeline quality, natural gas fuel.
Factory-designed generator set with robust block design that provides prolonged life and lower operating costs.
V-16, 1000 rpm, 4-stroke-cycle turbocharged-aftercooled natural gas engine.
USA.
Rating In 50 Hz Configuration
765 kVA continuous power without fan.
400 V, 3 phase, 50 Hz at 1000 rpm.
Basic Technical Data
Engine model: 3516-SITA low emission EIS.
Engine speed: 1000 rpm.
Compression ratio: 11.0:1.
Fuel: dry natural gas.
Fuel system: high pressure (minimum 30 psig).
Minimum methane number: 80.
Engine controls: ADEM.
Rated altitude: 3495 ft / ambient temperature at 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
General Information
Features include:
ADEM electronic engine controls.
Fuel/air ration control.
Start/stop logic.
Engine protection systems.
Detonation sensitive timing.
High exhaust temperature.
High jacket water temperature.
Low oil pressure.
Failure to start (overcrank).
Overspeed.
High oil temperature.
Emergency stop.
Crankcase relief valve.
Air Inlet System
Air cleaner.
Single element canister type.
Control Panels
Control panel EMCP rear facing.
Mounted on generator terminal box.
Includes 24 V DC controls + monitoring.
Auto start/stop control switch.
Voltage adjust potentiometer.
True RMS AC metering.
3-phase.
Purge cycle + staged shutdown logic.
Digital LED readout for: rpm, operating hours, oil pressure, coolant temperature, DC volts, L-L volts, L-N volts, phase amps, hertz.
Engine-initiated shutdowns with discreet codes displayed for: low oil pressure, high coolant temperature, over speed, emergency stop, failure to start (over crank), high oil temperature.
Cooling System
Per CAT data spec sheets: heat rejection data + pump performance (jacket water + SCAD engine driven pumps).