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3616 Generator Set (Medium Speed)

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Cat Diesel Engine
Cat Diesel Engine
  • Reliable, rugged, durable design
  • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight
Generator
Generator
  • Matched to the performance and output characteristics of Cat engines
  • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
  • Industry leading motor starting capabilities
  • High Efficiency
Worldwide Product Support
Worldwide Product Support
  • Cat dealers provide extensive post-sale support including maintenance and repair agreements.
  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries. The Caterpillar S��?�O��?�S��?��?��? program cost effectively detects internal engine component condition, even the presence of unwanted fluids and combustion by-products
Full Range of Attachments
Full Range of Attachments
  • Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments, factory designed and tested Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation
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Engine Specifications

Bore
11in
Displacement
1127in3
Stroke
11.8in
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Direct unit injection
Engine Model
3616 V-16, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel
Total Displacement
18032in³
Compression Ratio
13:01
Governor Type
Generator Set Monitoring System (GMS)
Aspiration
TA
Fuel System
Direct unit injection
Bore
11in
Displacement
18032in³
Stroke
11.8in
Fuel System
18032in³

Generator Set Specifications

Minimum Rating
4700 kVA
Maximum Rating
7520 kVA
Frequency
50 Hz
Speed
720 & 1000 rpm
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
Low Fuel Consumption
Duty Cycle
Standby, Prime, Continuous

Generator Set Dimensions

Length - Maximum
404in
Width - Maximum
99.62in
Height - Maximum
156.6in
Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)
141840lb

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Turbocharger, watercooled, engine oil lubricated
    • Air inlet shutoff
    • Aftercooler, fresh water, corrosion resistant coated (air side)
    • Air cleaner
    • Breather, crankcase, top-mounted
  • Cooling System
    • Front mounted turbos
    • Three-bundle oil cooler
    • Engine coolant water drains
    • Water temperature regulator
    • Jacket water thermostats
  • Exhaust System
    • 457 mm (18 in) Cat bolt pattern
    • Dry, gas tight, exhaust manifold
    • Includes adapter, flexible exhaust fitting
  • Fuel System
    • Simplex or duplex
  • Generator System
    • Custom generator per generator data sheet completed by Dealer
  • Governor System
    • UG Actuator
  • Lube System
    • Oil pressure regulating valve
    • Wet oil sump. Includes engine-driven main lubrication and oil pumps, oil lines and oil pan
    • Crankcase explosion relief valves
    • Oil filler and dipstick
    • Service side engine mounted on cylinder block inspection covers
    • Centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff
  • Mounting System
    • Engine and generator mounting
    • Damper, torsional vibration
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Line group for single point custom connection
    • Two motors, engine mounted at rear, on left side
    • Vane type air starter
    • Air silencer
  • General:
    • Gear driven pumps: Fuel/oil/jacket water/aftercooler/Oil cooler water
    • Paint, Caterpillar yellow

Optional Equipment:

  • Air Inlet System
    • Soot filter
    • Air inlet adapter
    • Heavy duty air cleaner
    • Vertical support bracket
    • Air cleaner louver assembly
    • Boost control valve
  • Cooling System
    • Expansion tank
    • Auxiliary water pump
    • Heating aids
    • Cooling system aids
    • Heat exchanger for single circuit
  • Exhaust System
    • Weld flange and related hardware
    • Flexible exhaust fittings
  • Fuel System
    • Duplex primary fuel strainer
    • Fuel priming pump
    • Fuel system connections
  • Generator System
    • Busbar connections
    • Anti-condensation space heaters
    • Class F insulation
    • 3 Phase, six Leads, WYE
    • Winding temperature detectors
  • Governor System
    • 230 UA
    • Battery backup/power supply
    • Digital programmers
    • EGB actuator
    • Electronic/actuators
    • 723 Plus
  • Lube System
    • Lube ANSI adapter (Emergency connection)
    • Oil pan drain valve
  • Mounting System
    • Spring type vibration isolators
    • Non-vertically restrained
    • Vertically restrained
    • Isolator
  • Starting / Charging System
    • Turbine type air starters
    • Redundant air starters
    • Pressure reducing valve
    • Compressed air flex hose
  • General:
    • Custom paint colors

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Engine Model
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Maximum Rating
7520 kVA
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Voltage
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Maximum Rating
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C1.1, In-line 4 4-cycle diesel
Voltage
110 to 415 Volts
Maximum Rating
9.5 kVA
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