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G3516 1500kW Gas Generator Set

1000 - 1500 kW Natural Gas Generator

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Benefits

Meets UL2200 Certification

Leading edge EPA Certification For Non-Emergency, UL2200, UL1446, and more

Ready in 7 Seconds

Complies with industry leading specifications such as NFPA 110 Level 1 Type 10

Ready to accept 100% Block Load

Able to pick up the loads for the entire site in the event of an emergency.

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  • Engine Specifications
    Aspiration
    TA
    Bore
    6.7 in
    Displacement
    4765 in³
    Engine Model
    G3516
    Stroke
    8.5 in
  • Generator Set Dimensions
    Height
    128.5 in
    Length
    275.6 in
    Weight
    40384 lb
    Width
    92.3 in
  • Generator Set Specifications
    Compression Ratio
    11.5
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified
    Frequency
    60 Hz
    Fuel Type
    Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
    Gas Standby Rating
    1500 ekW @ 0.8pf
    RPM
    1800 rpm
Air Cleaner
  • Dual element single stage with enclosure and service indicator
Starting
  • Dual electric starters
Cooling
  • Standard Ambient Radiator
  • JW & SCAC engine driven pumps
Mounting System
  • Rails
Controller
  • Cat ECS 100
Telematics
  • Ethernet
Alternator
  • Random wound
  • Permanent Magnet (PM) Excitation
Alternator attachments
  • Integrated Voltage Regulator (IVR)
Power Termination
  • Busbar NEMA
Certifications
  • ICES for Canada
Starting
  • Standard batteries
  • Charging Alternator - 50A
  • Battery charger - 20A
  • Battery charger - 40A
  • Battery charger - 50A
  • Jacket water heater
Cooling
  • No Radiator
Fuel System
  • Gas Train (NFPA/CSA)
  • Gas Pressure Sensor
  • Shutoff Solenoid
  • Double Shutoff Solenoid
  • Gas Knockdown Regulator
Lubrication System
  • Oil level regulator
  • Electric pre-lube pump
Crankcase Ventilation System
  • Positive crankcase ventilation
  • Explosion relief valve
Muffler
  • Industrial grade (15 dB)
  • Residential grade (18 dB)
  • Spark arresting
Mounting System
  • Rubber
  • Spring vibration Isolators
  • Seismic rated vibration isolators
Controller
  • Cat ECS 200
Controller attachments
  • Remote annunciator module
  • Remote HMI Panel
  • Load Share module
  • Discrete I/O module
  • CAN2 wiring
  • Remote monitoring software
Telematics
  • Cellular
Alternator
  • Form wound
Alternator Temperature rise (over 40°C ambient)
  • 80°C
  • 105°C
  • 125°C
  • 150°C
Alternator Output Voltage
  • 440V
  • 480V
  • 600V
  • 4160V
  • 12400V
  • 13200V
  • 13800V
Alternator attachments
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Current Transformer (CT)
  • Differential CT
  • Stator and bearing temperature monitoring and protection
Power termination
  • Circuit breaker
Circuit breaker
  • 1600A
  • 2000A
  • 2500A
  • 3000A
  • 4000A
  • 5000A
  • UL
  • 3-pole
  • Manually operated
  • Electrically operated
Trip Unit
  • LSI
  • LSI-G
  • LSI-P
  • LSIG-P
  • UV
Ancilliary Equipment
  • Automatic transfer switch (ATS)
  • Paralleling switchgear
  • Paralleling controls
Certifications
  • UL 2200 Listed
Extended service terms
  • 2 year
  • 3 year
  • 5 year
  • 10 year
Extended service coverage
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Platinum
  • Platinum plus