Cat® 3516C

Diesel Generator Sets

Bore – mm (in) 170 (6.69)

Stroke – mm (in) 215 (8.46)
Displacement – L (in )
3
78 (4764.73)
Compression Ratio 14.7:1
Aspiration TA
Fuel System EUI
Governor Type ADEM™ A3

Image shown may not reflect actual configuration

Standby Mission Critical Prime Continuous Emissions Performance

60 Hz ekW (kVA) 60 Hz ekW (kVA) 60 Hz ekW (kVA) 60 Hz ekW (kVA)

U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency

2500 (3125) 2500 (3125) 2250 (2812) 2050 (2562)
Use Only (Tier 2)

Standard Features
Cat® Diesel Engine EMCP 4 Control Panels
• Meets U.S. EPA Stationary Emergency Use • User-friendly interface and navigation
Only (Tier 2) emission standards • Scalable system to meet a wide range of
• Reliable performance proven in thousands of installation requirements
applications worldwide • Expansion modules and site specific
programming for specific customer requirements
Generator Set Package
• Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets Warranty
other NFPA 110 loading requirements • 24 months/1000-hour warranty for standby and
• Conforms to ISO 8528-5 G3 load acceptance mission critical ratings
requirements • 12 months/unlimited hour warranty for prime
• Reliability verified through torsional vibration, and continuous ratings
fuel consumption, oil consumption, transient • Extended service protection is available to
performance, and endurance testing provide extended coverage options
Alternators Worldwide Product Support
• Superior motor starting capability minimizes • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch
need for oversizing generator stores operating in 200 countries
• Designed to match performance and output • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive
characteristics of Cat diesel engines post-sale support, including maintenance and
repair agreements
Cooling System
• Cooling systems available to operate in ambient Financing
temperatures up to 50°C (122°F) • Caterpillar offers an array of financial products
• Tested to ensure proper generator set cooling to help you succeed through financial service
excellence
• Options include loans, finance lease,
operating lease, working capital, and revolving
line of credit
• Contact your local Cat dealer for availability in
your region

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Package Performance
Performance Standby Mission Critical Prime Continuous
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
Gen set power rating with fan 2500 ekW 2500 ekW 2250 ekW 2050 ekW
Gen set power rating with fan @
3125 kVA 3125 kVA 2812 kVA 2562 kVA
0.8 power factor
Emissions EPA ESE (TIER 2) EPA ESE (TIER 2) EPA ESE (TIER 2) EPA ESE (TIER 2)
Performance number EM1894-01 EM1895-02 DM8447-04 DM8268-03
Fuel Consumption
100% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 656.8 (175.3) 656.8 (175.3) 593.0 (156.6) 549.3 (145.1)
75% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 510.8 (134.9) 510.8 (134.9) 467.8 (123.6) 435.6 (115.1)
50% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 372.4 (98.4) 372.4 (98.4) 341.9 (90.3) 316.8 (83.7)
25% load with fan – L/hr (gal/hr) 219.3 (57.9) 219.3 (57.9) 203.0 (53.6) 188.9 (49.9)
Cooling System
Radiator air flow restriction (system) –
0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48) 0.12 (0.48)
kPa (in. water)
Radiator air flow – m /min (cfm)
3
2800.0 (98881) 2800.0 (98881) 2800.0 (98881) 2800.0 (98881)
Engine coolant capacity – L (gal) 233.0 (61.6) 233.0 (61.6) 233.0 (61.6) 233.0 (61.6)
Radiator coolant capacity – L (gal) 268.8 (71.0) 268.8 (71.0) 268.8 (71.0) 268.8 (71.0)
Total coolant capacity – L (gal) 501.8 (132.6) 501.8 (132.6) 501.8 (132.6) 501.8 (132.6)
Inlet Air
Combustion air inlet flow rate – m3/min (cfm) 242.2 (7212.2) 242.2 (7212.2) 193.1 (6819.8) 183.8 (6491.7)
Exhaust System
Exhaust stack gas temperature – °C (°F) 490.7 (915.2) 490.7 (915.2) 471.3 (880.4) 463.6 (866.5)
Exhaust gas flow rate – m3/min (cfm) 554.5 (19578.8) 554.5 (19578.8) 507.9 (17935.1) 476.5 (16826.7)
Exhaust system backpressure
6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0) 6.7 (27.0)
(maximum allowable) – kPa (in. water)
Heat Rejection
Heat rejection to jacket water – kW (Btu/min) 826 (46992) 826 (46992) 777 (44160) 739 (42021)
Heat rejection to exhaust (total) – kW (Btu/min) 2502 (142265) 2502 (142265) 2243 (127532) 2092 (118949)
Heat rejection to aftercooler – kW (Btu/min) 786 (44723) 786 (44723) 690 (39224) 619 (35176)
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine –
161 (9146) 161 (9146) 150 (8542) 145 (8229)
kW (Btu/min)
Heat rejection from alternator – kW (Btu/min) 121 (6853) 121 (6853) 99 (5607) 94 (5368)
Emissions (Nominal)
NOx mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 2349.1 (5.32) 2349.1 (5.32) 2206.7 (4.95) 2038.1 (4.62)
CO mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
195.4 (0.42) 195.4 (0.42) 141.2 (0.30) 124.8 (0.27)
HC mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 42.1 (0.10) 42.1 (0.10) 44.4 (0.11) 49.2 (0.12)
PM mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
14.1 (0.04) 14.1 (0.04) 10.9 (0.03) 11.0 (0.03)
Emissions (Potential Site Variation)
NOx mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 2818.9 (6.38) 2818.9 (6.38) 2648.0 (5.94) 2445.8 (5.55)
CO mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 351.8 (0.76) 351.8 (0.76) 254.2 (0.55) 224.6 (0.49)
HC mg/Nm (g/hp-h)
3
55.9 (0.14) 55.9 (0.14) 59.1 (0.15) 65.5 (0.16)
PM mg/Nm3 (g/hp-h) 19.7 (0.05) 19.7 (0.05) 15.2 (0.04) 15.3 (0.04)

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Weights and Dimensions

A B

Dim “A” Dim “B” Dim “C” Dry Weight

mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) kg (lb)

7036 (277.0) 2569 (101.2) 3009 (118.5) 17 590 (38,780)

Note: For reference only. Do not use for installation design. Contact your local Cat dealer for precise weights and dimensions.

Ratings Definitions
Standby Applicable Codes and Standards
Output available with varying load for the duration of AS1359, CSA C22.2 No100-04, UL142, UL489, UL869,
the interruption of the normal source power. Average UL2200, NFPA37, NFPA70, NFPA99, NFPA110, IBC,
power output is 70% of the standby power rating. Typical IEC60034-1, ISO3046, ISO8528, NEMA MG1-22,
operation is 200 hours per year, with maximum expected NEMA MG1-33, 2014/35/EU, 2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU.
usage of 500 hours per year. Note: Codes may not be available in all model
Mission Critical configurations. Please consult your local Cat dealer for
Output available with varying load for the duration of availability.
the interruption of the normal source power. Average Data Center Applications
power output is 85% of the mission critical power rating. Tier III/Tier IV compliant per Uptime Institute
Typical peak demand up to 100% of rated power for requirements. ANSI/TIA-942 compliant for Rated-1
up to 5% of the operating time. Typical operation is through Rated-4 data centers.
200 hours per year, with maximum expected usage of
500 hours per year. Fuel Rates
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35º API [16°C (60ºF)]
Prime gravity having an LHV of 42,780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb)
Output available with varying load for an unlimited time. when used at 29ºC (85ºF) and weighing 838.9 g/liter
Average power output is 70% of the prime power rating. (7.001 lbs/U.S. gal.)
Typical peak demand is 100% of prime rated ekW
with 10% overload capability for emergency use for a
maximum of 1 hour in 12. Overload operation cannot
exceed 25 hours per year.
Continuous
Output available with non-varying load for an unlimited
time. Average power output is 70-100% of the
continuous power rating. Typical peak demand is 100%
of continuous rated kW for 100% of the operating hours.

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