CAT 3516B Generator Set

A high-capacity diesel generator set designed for reliable prime, continuous, mission-critical, and standby power applications. The CAT 3516B combines a proven 69 L / 4,210.64 in³ V16 diesel engine with up to 2,250 ekW of standby power, 1,825 ekW of prime power, advanced electronic engine management, and a wide range of voltage configurations. The 3516B is engineered for demanding industrial, commercial, data center, mining, oil and gas, and emergency power applications.

Specifications

Standby Power Rating: 2,250 ekW
Prime Power Rating: 1,825 ekW
Continuous Power Rating: Up to 1,640 ekW
Minimum Rating: 1,640 ekW
Maximum Rating: 2,250 ekW
Frequency: 60 Hz
Generator Speed: 1,800 rpm
Voltage Range: 380 to 13,800 Volts
Duty Cycle: Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous
Power Factor: 0.8
Generator Configuration: Three-Phase
Generator Type: Synchronous AC Generator
Application: Prime, Standby, Mission Critical and Continuous Power

Engine

Engine Model: Cat 3516B TA
Engine Type: V-16, 4-Stroke, Water-Cooled Diesel
Configuration: V16
Displacement: 4,210.64 in³ / 69 L
Bore: 6.69 in / 170 mm
Stroke: 7.48 in / 190 mm
Compression Ratio: 14.0:1 Standard / 15.5:1 Heavy Duty
Aspiration: Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Fuel System: Electronic Unit Injection
Governor Type: ADEM™3
Engine Cooling: Water Cooled
Engine Cycle: 4-Stroke
Cylinder Arrangement: 16-Cylinder V Configuration
Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Management: Electronic
Engine Speed: 1,800 rpm

Generator

Generator Type: Cat Synchronous AC Generator
Frequency: 60 Hz
Voltage Range: 380 to 13,800 V
Phases: 3-Phase
Power Rating: Up to 2,250 ekW
Excitation: Permanent Magnet Excited / Configuration Dependent
Voltage Regulation: Automatic Voltage Regulation
Voltage Regulator: Caterpillar Integrated Voltage Regulator
Power Factor: 0.8
Insulation: Class H
Temperature Rise: Class H
Generator Protection: Standard
Generator Windings: Heavy-Duty Industrial Design
Generator Efficiency: Configuration Dependent

Electrical Output

Standby Output: 2,250 ekW
Prime Output: 1,825 ekW
Continuous Output: Up to 1,640 ekW
Maximum Output: 2,250 ekW
Voltage: 380–13,800 V
Frequency: 60 Hz
Speed: 1,800 rpm
Phase: 3-Phase
Power Factor: 0.8
Automatic Voltage Regulation: Standard
Load Sharing: Available
Paralleling: Available
Synchronization: Available

Control System

Controller: Cat EMCP 4.2B
Control Type: Digital Generator Set Control
PLC Functionality: Standard
Automatic Start/Stop: Standard
Emergency Stop: Standard
Voltage Monitoring: Standard
Frequency Monitoring: Standard
Engine Speed Monitoring: Standard
Oil Pressure Monitoring: Standard
Coolant Level Monitoring: Standard
Coolant Temperature Monitoring: Standard
Generator Current Monitoring: Standard
Power Monitoring: Standard
Power Factor Monitoring: Standard
kW Monitoring: Standard
kVA Monitoring: Standard
kVAR Monitoring: Standard
kW-hr Monitoring: Standard
Alarm System: Standard
Shutdown Protection: Standard
Overspeed Protection: Standard
Reverse Power Protection: Standard
Over/Under Voltage Protection: Standard
Overcurrent Protection: Standard
Reverse Reactive Power Protection: Standard

EMCP 4.2B Features

Digital Display: Standard
True RMS AC Metering: Standard
Generator Voltage Display: Standard
Generator Current Display: Standard
Frequency Display: Standard
Engine RPM Display: Standard
Oil Pressure Display: Standard
Coolant Temperature Display: Standard
Battery Voltage Display: Standard
Power Factor Display: Standard
kW Display: Standard
kVA Display: Standard
kVAR Display: Standard
kW-hr Display: Standard
Load Histogram: Standard
Programmable Relay Outputs: Standard
Customer Programmable Inputs: Standard
Alarm/Event Logging: Standard
Emergency Stop Pushbutton: Standard

Cooling System

Cooling Type: Water Cooled
Radiator: Package-Mounted Radiator
Cooling System: Engine Jacket Water Cooling
Radiator Fan: Standard
Fan Drive: Engine Driven
Cooling System Protection: Standard
Low Coolant Level Shutdown: Standard
Coolant Temperature Monitoring: Standard
Jacket Water Heater: Available
Remote Radiator: Available
Heat Exchanger: Available

Air Intake System

Air Cleaner: Single Element Canister Type
Turbocharger: Standard
Aftercooler: Standard
Air Filtration: Heavy-Duty Industrial
Air Inlet Restriction Monitoring: Available
Precleaner: Available

Exhaust System

Exhaust Outlet: Standard Exhaust Flange
Exhaust System: Heavy-Duty Industrial
Exhaust Silencer: Available
Residential Silencer: Available
Exhaust Flex: Available
Exhaust Expansion Joint: Available
Exhaust Elbow: Available
Exhaust System Configuration: Application Dependent

Fuel System

Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Injection: Electronic Unit Injection
Primary Fuel Filter: Standard
Water Separator: Integrated with Primary Fuel Filter
Secondary Fuel Filters: Standard
Fuel System: Electronic
Fuel Tank: Available in Multiple Capacities
Remote Fuel Tank: Available
Fuel Cooler: Available
Fuel Level Monitoring: Standard
Automatic Fuel Transfer: Available

Lubrication System

Engine Lubrication: Pressurized Oil System
Oil Filter: Standard
Oil Cooler: Standard
Oil Pressure Monitoring: Standard
Oil Level Monitoring: Available
Pre-Lube System: Available
Extended Oil Change: Application Dependent

Starting System

Starting Voltage: 24V DC
Starting System: Heavy-Duty Electric Start
Starting Batteries: Heavy-Duty Batteries
Battery Charger: Available
Battery Heater: Available
Jacket Water Heater: Available
Air Starting System: Available
Air Starting Motor: Available
Oversize Batteries: Available
Charging Alternator: Standard

Electrical System

DC Voltage: 24V
Battery System: 24V DC
Control Voltage: 24V DC
Alternator: Heavy-Duty Charging Alternator
Battery Charger: Optional
Emergency Stop: Standard
Generator Circuit Breaker: Available
Automatic Transfer Switch: Available
Paralleling Switchgear: Available
Synchronization Equipment: Available

Generator Set Dimensions

Minimum Length: 241.8 in / 6,142 mm
Maximum Length: 269.9 in / 6,856 mm
Minimum Width: 90 in / 2,286 mm
Maximum Width: 101.9 in / 2,286 mm
Minimum Height: 98.2 in / 2,494 mm
Maximum Height: 120.1 in / 3,051 mm
Minimum Dry Weight: 31,270 lb / 14,180 kg
Maximum Dry Weight: 34,420 lb / 15,620 kg
Package Length: Configuration Dependent
Package Width: Configuration Dependent
Package Height: Configuration Dependent

Mounting & Vibration Isolation

Standard Mounting: Spring-Type Vibration Isolators
Optional Mounting: IBC Isolators
Optional Mounting: Rubber Anti-Vibration Mounts
Vibration Isolation: Standard
Seismic Isolation: Available
IBC Certification: Available
Seismic Certification: Available

Control & Protection

Overcurrent Protection: Standard
Over/Under Voltage Protection: Standard
Over/Under Frequency Protection: Standard
Reverse Power Protection: Standard
Reverse Reactive Power Protection: Standard
Overload Protection: Standard
Overspeed Protection: Standard
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown: Standard
High Coolant Temperature Shutdown: Standard
Low Coolant Level Shutdown: Standard
Emergency Stop: Standard
Generator Phase Sequence: Standard
Ground Fault Protection: Available
Differential Protection: Available
Under/Over Excitation Protection: Available

Paralleling & Synchronization

Generator Paralleling: Available
Automatic Synchronization: Available
Load Sharing: Available
kW Load Sharing: Available
kVAR Load Sharing: Available
Power Factor Control: Available
Voltage Matching: Available
Frequency Matching: Available
Automatic Load Management: Available
Peak Shaving: Available
Load Shedding: Available
Utility Paralleling: Available

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Strategy: Low Fuel Consumption / Low Emissions
Electronic Fuel Injection: Standard
Electronic Engine Management: Standard
Variable Load Operation: Supported
Automatic Load Management: Available
Fuel Consumption Monitoring: Available
Engine Load Monitoring: Standard

Service & Maintenance

Service Access: Generator Set Service Access
Engine Service Points: Accessible
Oil Filter Access: Standard
Fuel Filter Access: Standard
Air Cleaner Access: Standard
Maintenance Monitoring: Standard
Diagnostic System: Standard
Fault Code Display: Standard
Remote Monitoring: Available
Cat Connect: Available
Preventive Maintenance Monitoring: Available

Safety Features

Emergency Stop: Standard
Overspeed Shutdown: Standard
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown: Standard
High Coolant Temperature Shutdown: Standard
Low Coolant Level Shutdown: Standard
Overcurrent Protection: Standard
Over/Under Voltage Protection: Standard
Reverse Power Protection: Standard
Reverse Reactive Power Protection: Standard
Generator Protection: Standard
Emergency Shutdown: Standard
Seismic Certification: Available
IBC Certification: Available
RFI Suppression: Available

Features

2,250 ekW Standby Rating: Standard
1,825 ekW Prime Rating: Standard
1,640 ekW Minimum Rating: Standard
60 Hz Frequency: Standard
1,800 rpm: Standard
380–13,800 Volt Range: Standard
69 L / 4,210.64 in³ V16 Engine: Standard
Cat 3516B TA Engine: Standard
16-Cylinder V Configuration: Standard
Electronic Unit Injection: Standard
ADEM™3 Engine Governor: Standard
Turbocharged and Aftercooled: Standard
Water-Cooled Engine: Standard
EMCP 4.2B Control Panel: Standard
Digital Generator Controls: Standard
Automatic Voltage Regulation: Standard
24V DC Electrical System: Standard
Package-Mounted Radiator: Standard
Primary Fuel Filter with Water Separator: Standard
Secondary Fuel Filters: Standard
Emergency Stop: Standard
Overspeed Protection: Standard
Reverse Power Protection: Standard
Over/Under Voltage Protection: Standard
Overcurrent Protection: Standard
Automatic Start/Stop: Standard
PLC Functionality: Standard
True RMS AC Metering: Standard
kW/kVA/kVAR Monitoring: Standard
Power Factor Monitoring: Standard
Load Histogram: Standard
Cat Connect: Available
Generator Paralleling: Available
Automatic Synchronization: Available
Load Sharing: Available
Utility Paralleling: Available
Automatic Transfer Switch: Available
Battery Charger: Available
Jacket Water Heater: Available
Air Starting System: Available
IBC Seismic Certification: Available
Remote Monitoring: Available
Fuel Consumption Monitoring: Available
Remote Fuel Tank: Available
Exhaust Silencer: Available
Residential Silencer: Available
Spring-Type Vibration Isolators: Standard
Rubber Anti-Vibration Mounts: Available