3516B
3516B Offshore Generator Set
DESCRIPTION
Cat 3500 offshore generator sets are specifically designed for drilling and production operations offshore. Decades of experience powering offshore vessels and platforms make have evolved into a product that offers proven performance, low emissions, high durability, and low owning and operating costs. Applications for 3500 offshore generator sets include main power, essential services power, and emergency power on-board drilling and production rigs and vessels. Cat generator sets are backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty. Cat 3516B offshore generator set. Ratings: 1180-1825 ekW (1475-2281 kVA) @ 50/60 Hz (1000/1200/1500/1800 rpm). Meets IMO Tier I emission standards equivalent. Select ratings meet IMO Tier II emission standards.Engine Design
Proven reliability and durability; Robust diesel strength design prolongs life and lowers owning and operating costs; Assembled, tested, and validated as a package to minimize package vibration and maximize component life; Market-leading power density; Long overhaul life proven in oilfield applications; Core engine components designed for reconditioning and reuse at overhaul
Ease of Installation
Engine and generator are mounted to an inner base, which mounts to an outer base assembly with vibration isolators; Installed with an integral drip tray to provide a single lift installation and to reduce shipyard scope of work complexity
Safety
E-stop pushbutton on instrument panel; Air shutoff and explosion relief valves; Configurable alarm and shutdown features; Extra alarm switches available for customer-supplied panel
Improved Serviceability
Large inspection openings allow convenient access to core engine internals; Reduction of Owning and Operating Costs; Long filter change intervals, aligned with service intervals; Excellent fuel economy - direct injection electronic unit injectors precisely meter fuel
Custom Packaging
For any petroleum application, trust Caterpillar to meet your exact needs with a factory custom package. Cat® engines, generators, enclosures, controls, radiators, transmissions - anything your project requires - can be custom-designed and matched to create a one-of-a kind solution. Custom packages are globally supported and are covered by a one-year warranty after startup. Testing Every Cat engine is full-load tested to ensure proper engine performance.
Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer Network
More than 2,200 dealer outlets; Caterpillar factory-trained dealer technicians service every aspect of your petroleum engine; Caterpillar parts and labor warranty; Preventive maintenance agreements available for repair before-failure options; S•O•SSM program matches your oil and coolant samples against Caterpillar set standards to determine: Internal engine component condition / Presence of unwanted fluids / Presence of combustion by-products / Site-specific oil change interval
Over 80 Years of Engine Manufacturing Experience
Ownership of these manufacturing processes enables Caterpillar to produce high quality, dependable products; Manufacturing of cast engine blocks, heads, cylinder liners, and flywheel housings; Machine critical components; Assemble complete engine
Web Site
For all your petroleum power requirements, visit www.cat.com/oilandgas.
- Standard Equipment
- Optional Equipment
- Specs
- Docs
Standard Equipment
- AIR INLET SYSTEM
- Separate Circuit aftercooler core, corrosion resistant coated (air side) Air cleaner, regular duty Dual Turbochargers, 152 mm (6 in) OD straight connection
- CONTROL SYSTEM
- Caterpillar A-III Electronic Engine Control, LH with Electronic Unit Injector Fuel System Rigid Wiring Harness (10 amp DC power required to drive Electronic Engine Control Module)
- COOLING SYSTEM
- Outlet controlled thermostat and housing, full open temperature 92°C (198°F)
- Jacket water pump, gear driven
- Single water outlet connection, includes flange: 143 mm (5.6")
- Aftercooler fresh water cooling pump (SCAC), gear driven centrifugal
- SCAC pump circuit contains a thermostat to keep the aftercooler coolant from falling below 30°C (85°F)
- EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Dry gas tight exhaust manifolds with heat shields Dual Turbochargers with watercooled bearings and heat shields Exhaust outlet, vertical, 203 mm (8 in) round flanged outlet
- FLYWHEELS & FLYWHEEL HOUSINGS
- Flywheel, SAE No. 00, 183 teeth Flywheel housing, SAE No. 00
- FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel filter
- Fuel transfer pump
- Electronically Controlled Unit Injectors
- Fuel priming pump, LH
- Rigid fuel return line with customer connection point as base of engine
- INSTRUMENTATION
- Overspeed shutdown notification light, Emergency stop notification light
- Graphical Unit (Marine Power Display) for analog or digital display of:
- LUBE SYSTEM
- Crankcase breather, top mounted
- Oil cooler
- Oil filter and dipstick, LH
- Oil pump, gear-type
- Oil pan drain valve, 2" NPT female connection
- PROTECTION SYSTEM
- A-III Electronic Monitoring System provides customer programmable engine de-ration strategies to protect against adverse operating conditions
- Emergency stop push button (located in Electronic Instrument Panel) Safety shutoff protection:
- STARTING SYSTEM
- Air starting motor, RH, 620 to 1034 kPa (90 to 150 psi), LH control
- Air silencer
- GENERAL
- Paint, Caterpillar yellow, with black rails
- Vibration damper and guard
- Lifting eyes
- Engine and generator, three-point mounted to sub-base
- Lift provisions on base
- Oil drain extension
- Engine length drip pan
Optional Equipment
- AIR INLET SYSTEM
- Remote Air Inlet Adapters
- CHARGING SYSTEM
- Battery Chargers
- Charging Alternators
- CONTROL SYSTEM
- Load Sharing module
- Local speed throttle control
- Direct rack control interface, 0-200 mA DC control
- COOLING SYSTEM
- Coolant level sensors
- Connections
- Air separator
- EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Flexible fittings
- Elbows
- Flanges
- Flange and exhaust expanders
- Mufflers
- FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Cooler
- Primary fuel filter
- Fuel filters
- Duplex fuel filters
- Fuel level switch
- GENERATOR ATTACHMENTS
- Air filter — generator
- Bearing temperature detectors
- Cable access box
- Manual voltage control
- INSTRUMENTATION
- PL1000T Communication Module
- PL1000E Communication Module
- Customer Interface Box
- Remote panel display
- Remote cylinder temperature display
- Exhaust temperature thermocouples
- Discrete I/O module
- Intake manifold temperature sensors
- Oil temperature sensor
- LUBE SYSTEM
- Duplex oil filter
- Bypass centrifugal oil filter
- 500-hour oil pan
- Emergency lube oil connections
- Oil level regulator
- Prelube
- Sump pump
- MOUNTING SYSTEM
- Vibration isolators
- POWER TAKE-OFFS
- Auxiliary drive shafts and pulleys
- STARTING SYSTEM
- Air or electric starting motor
- Redundant start with select switch
- PROTECTION SYSTEM
- Spray shielding
- Crankcase explosion relief valve
- Metal particle detector
- GENERAL
- Jacket water heater
Specs
Overview
Engine Specifications
Dimensions
Capacity for Liquids
SEE HOW 3516B COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Minimum Rating
- 1475 kV·A / 1180 ekW
- Maximum Rating
- 2281 kV·A / 1825 ekW
- Emissions
- IMO Tier I
- Bore
- 6.7 in / 170 mm
- Weight
- 41400 lb / 18800 kg
- Aspiration
- TUrbocharged-Aftercooled
- Displacement
- 4233 in³ / 69 l
- Stroke
- 7.5 in / 190 mm
- Oil Change Interval
- 1000 h / 1000 h
- Fuel System
- EUI
- Engine Control
- ADEM A3
- Height
- 87.2 in / 2214 mm
- Length
- 240 in / 6095 mm
- Width
- 84.5 in / 2147 mm
- Cooling System - Engine
- 126.8 gal (US) / 480 l
- Lube Oil System - Refill
- 107 gal (US) / 405 l
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Minimum Rating
- 1938 kV·A / 1550 ekW
- Maximum Rating
- 2125 kV·A / 1700 ekW
- Emissions
- IMO Tier II
- Bore
- 6.7 in / 170 mm
- Weight
- 33300 lb / 14975 kg
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged-Aftercooled
- Displacement
- 3574 in³ / 59 l
- Stroke
- 8.5 in / 215 mm
- Oil Change Interval
- 1000 h / 1000 h
- Fuel System
- EUI
- Engine Control
- ADEM A3
- Height
- 91 in / 2313 mm
- Length
- 214.5 in / 5448 mm
- Width
- 71.9 in / 1825 mm
- Cooling System - Engine
- 41.5 gal (US) / 157 l
- Lube Oil System - Refill
- 84 gal (US) / 318 l
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Minimum Rating
- 2039 kV·A / 1631 ekW
- Maximum Rating
- 2304 kV·A / 1843 ekW
- Emissions
- IMO Tier II
- Bore
- 6.7 in / 170 mm
- Weight
- 41400 lb / 18800 kg
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged-Aftercooled
- Displacement
- 4233 in³ / 69 l
- Stroke
- 7.5 in / 190 mm
- Oil Change Interval
- 1000 h / 1000 h
- Fuel System
- EUI
- Engine Control
- ADEM A3
- Height
- 99.9 in / 1537 mm
- Length
- 264 in / 6705 mm
- Width
- 78.3 in / 1988 mm
- Cooling System - Engine
- 62 gal (US) / 234.7 l
- Lube Oil System - Refill
- 107 gal (US) / 405 l