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G3520H Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Solution Gas Generator
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      Benefits & Features

      Cat® G3520H Humidity Fuel Tolerant Gas Engine
      • Robust high speed block design provides prolonged life and lower owning operationg costs
      • Designed for maximum performance on low pressure pipeline natural gas
      • Simple open chamber combustion system for reliability and fuel flexibility
      • Leading edge technology in ignition system and air/fuel ratio control for lower emission and engine efficiency
      • One electronic control module handles all engine functions: ignition, governing, air/fuel ratio control and engine protection
      CHP Ready

      Extensive range of rental ready features to meet job requirements and applications.

      Single-Source Supplier

      Generator set manufactured in ISO 9001:2000 compliant facility.Package factory designed and production tested.

      EMCP 4.3 Control Panel
      • User-friendly interface and navigation
      • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
      • Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements
      Cat Generator

      Cat SR5 generator designed to match the performance and output characteristics of the Cat Gas engine.Class H insulation operating at Class F temperature rise for extended life.System 4 insulation protection and anti-condensation space heaters.Integrated Automatic Voltage Regulation (Cat IVR) provides enhanced system monitoring.

      Fuel/Emissions Strategy

      Meets most worldwide emissions requirements down to 500 mg/Nm3 NOx level without after treatment.Optional: Oxidation catalyst available

      Sound Attenuated Container

      Meets 75 dB(A) at 7 meters. Weather Proof enclosure, NSPS factory compliant, UL2200 compliant, and CSA/TSSA. Service and Personnel doors. Separate electrical control room. Internal and External emergency stop buttons at convenient locations.

      Proven System
      • Field proven in a wide range of applications worldwide
      • Fully prototype tested
      • Certified torsional vibration analysis available
      Reduced Environmental Impact

      110% spill containment of onboard engine fluids.Positive crankcase fumes ventilation.

      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
      Worldwide Product Support

      Cat® dealers provide extensive post sale support including maintenance and repair agreements. Supported 100% by the Cat dealer with warranty on parts and labor.

      Cooling System

      Provides 40⁰C (104⁰F) ambient capability with 500 mg/Nm3 NOx (1g/hp-hr) at 100% continuous rating before derate @ 500m. Variable frequency drive fan controls improve partial load fuel consumption. Energy efficient electric drive fan.

      specifications

      Generator Set Specifications
      Continuous Rating 2480 ekW @ 1.0pf
      Fuel Type Natural Gas
      Maximum Electrical Efficiency 42.40%
      Frequency 60 Hz
      RPM 1500
      Frequency 60 Hz
      Engine Specifications
      Engine Model G3520H
      Displacement 97.5 l
      Aspiration TA
      Bore 170 mm
      Stroke 215 mm
      Fuel System Electronic Fuel Control Valve
      Governor Type ADEM™ A4
      Compression Ratio 11.1
      Generator Set Dimensions
      Length 7668 mm
      Width 2173 mm
      Height 2473 mm
      Dry Weight - Genset 25285 kg
      Weight 76,200 kg

      Standard Equipment

      Engine
      • G3520H, V20, 4-stroke-cycle, gas engine. Operates on 31.5 to 47.2 MJ/NM3 dry pipeline natural gas. Turbocharged Separate Circuit Aftercooled.
      Control Panel
      • On Package EMCP 4.3 Control Panel System Offers engine and generator monitoringand protection, voltage regulation with Cat IVRimproves transient response performance. Controls provide auto paralleling AGC-4 controller, load sharing, VFDcontrol, and primary generator protection for greaterversatility, package utilization and monitoring.
      Air Inlet
      • Three-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator
      Cooling
      • Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
      • ANSI/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
      • Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and aftercooler
      • Standard cooling provides 40⁰C (104⁰F) ambient capability with 500mg/Nm3 NOx at 100% Continuous rating before derate, @ 500m
      Containerized Module
      • NSPS Factory Compilant, UL2200 Compilant and CSA / TSSA Sound attenuated 75 dB(A) @ 7 m (23 ft) Sound attenuated air intake louvers and lockable personnel doors with panic release LH and RH engine service doors integrated intocontainer side walls 3” ANSI flange customer fuel connection
      Generator Controls And Protection
      • Integrated crankcase ventilation system (CCV)and gas fuel train NFPA37 & CSAB149.3 with external fuel connections package utilization and monitoring.
      Modes of Operation
      • Provides for single unit stand-alone operation,island mode paralleling and load sharing withother power modules, and single unit-to-utilitymode paralleling for base load control
      Lube Oil Make-Up System
      • Integrated enclousre holding tanks: Oil makeup tank (50 gallon), Waste oil tank (300 gal / 2 oil changes), Fresh oil tank (500 gal / 2 oil changes + makeup) and oil level regulator. Low level annunciation
      General
      • Fire detection system
      Circuit Breaker
      • 5000A 3-Pole IEC Rated Circuit Breakers
      • LSI Long-Time, Short-Time, Instantaneous Annunciator
      • Rear-mounted
      Exhaust
      • Externally mounted exhaust system (muffler and heat exchanger)
      • Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
      • Center section cooled turbocharger with Cat flanged outlet
      • Individual exhaust port and turbocharger outlet wired to Integrated Tmeperature Sensing Module (ITSM) with GECM providing alarms and shutdowns
      Fuel System
      • Electronic fuel metering valve
      • Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM
      Fuel system
      • Fuel system is sized for 31.5 to 47.2 MJ/NM3 dry pipeline natural gas with pressure of 10.2 to 34.5KPa to the engine fuel control valve
      Ignition System
      • Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)
      • Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM A4)
      Generator
      • Double bearing SR5 1866 frame, brushless, form wound, 12-lead design, permanent magnet excited, three-phase, with Cat IVR, Class H insulation operating at Class F temperature. Stator and Bearing temperature monitoring and anti-condensation space heaters.
      • Caterpillar's Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) with 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
      • SR4B
      • Reactive droop
      • Busbar connections
      • RH Service
      • Operation and maintenance manuals
      • SR5
      • Crankshaft Vibration Damper and Guard
      • Parts book
      • Winding temperature detectors
      • Paint- Caterpillar Yellow except rails gloss black
      • Anti-condensation space heater
      Govrerning System
      • ADEM A4 4-20mA (0-5VV) Speed Input

      Optional Equipment

      Air Inlet
      • Mounting Brackets and Piping
      • Air cleaner with precleaner
      Circuit Breaker
      • MP- Frame 6 Pole Bottom Cable Entry
      • No UV trip or package mounted CB Wiring
      • 4000/5000A Neutral Current Transformer Automatic Selection
      • Frame Mounting
      Control Panel
      • Local alarm module
      • Remote Communications Module (PL1000T, PL1000E)
      • 16 Point/32 Light Annunciator, Shipped Loose
      • Remote PC Monitorring
      • Cat Connect: Ehternet, Satellite, Cell Telematics
      • Local PC Monitorring
      • Remote annuciator
      • Engine failure relay
      • Discrete I/O Module, 12 Digital Inputs, 8 'Form C' Relay
      • Synchronizing module
      Cooling
      • Coolant level drain line with valves, fan with guard
      • Inlet/Outlet connections
      Exhaust
      • Flange
      • Flexible Fitting
      • Exhaust Expander
      • Muffler and spark-arresting muffler with companion flanges
      • Elbow
      • Oxidation catalyst
      Fuel System
      • Gas shutoff valve 24V, ETR (Energized-To-Run)
      • Fuel filter
      • Gas Knockdown Regulator
      • Gas pressure regulator
      Generator
      • Generator air filter
      • Medium and high voltage generators and attachment
      • European bus bar
      • Low voltage extension box
      • Bearing temperature detectors
      • Cable access box
      • Manual voltage control
      General
      • US AID Emblem
      • Digital diagnostic tool
      • Special paint order
      • Tool set
      • Cold-weather bundle including enclosure heaters and ventilation recirculation
      • Fire suppression system
      • Interior DC lighting system with automatic shutoff timer
      Starting/Charging
      • 24V starting motors
      • Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)
      • Jacket water heater
      • 60A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)

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