G3516H

GENSET APPLICATION

GAS ENGINE SITE SPECIFIC TECHNICAL DATA

TMI Marketing Data G3516H 60Hz

ENGINE SPEED (rpm):

COMPRESSION RATIO:
AFTERCOOLER TYPE:
AFTERCOOLER - STAGE 2 INLET (F):
AFTERCOOLER - STAGE 1 INLET (F):
JACKET WATER OUTLET (F):
ASPIRATION:
COOLING SYSTEM:
CONTROL SYSTEM:
EXHAUST MANIFOLD:
COMBUSTION:
NOx EMISSION LEVEL (g/bhp-hr NOx):
SET POINT TIMING:

1500
12.1:1
SCAC
118
198
210
TA
JW+OC+1AC, 2AC+GB
ADEM4 W/ IM
DRY
Low Emission
1.0
22

RATING STRATEGY:
FUEL SYSTEM:
SITE CONDITIONS:
FUEL:
FUEL PRESSURE RANGE(psig):
FUEL METHANE NUMBER:
FUEL LHV (Btu/scf):
ALTITUDE(ft):
MAXIMUM INLET AIR TEMPERATURE(F):
STANDARD RATED POWER:
POWER FACTOR:
VOLTAGE(V):

RATING
(WITH GEARBOX, WITHOUT FAN)
(WITH GEARBOX, WITHOUT FAN)
(WITHOUT GEARBOX, WITHOUT FAN)

GENSET POWER
GENSET POWER
ENGINE POWER
INLET AIR TEMPERATURE
GENERATOR EFFICIENCY
GENSET EFFICIENCY
THERMAL EFFICIENCY
TOTAL EFFICIENCY

HIGH EFFICIENCY
CAT LOW PRESSURE
WITH AIR FUEL RATIO CONTROL

(ISO 3046/1)

Nat Gas
1.5-5.0
84.8
905
500
77
2785 bhp@1500rpm
1.0
480-13800

MAXIMUM SITE RATING AT MAXIMUM

RATING INLET AIR TEMPERATURE
100%
100%
75%
50%

NOTES

LOAD

(1)(2)
(1)(2)
(2)

ekW
kVA
bhp
F
%
%
%
%

2005
2005
2785
77
97.5
44.4
41.7
86.1

2005
2005
2785
77
97.5
44.4
41.7
86.1

1504
1503
2095
77
97.2
43.2
43.3
86.5

1002
1002
1407
77
96.5
40.9
46.0
86.9

(9)
(10)
(11)
(11)
(12)
(12)

Btu/ekW-hr
Btu/ekW-hr
Btu/bhp-hr
ft3/min
lb/hr
scfm
in Hg(abs)
F
ft3/min
lb/hr
in H2O
in H2O

7690
7955
5726
5053
22406
294
134.6
743
12193
23209
10.04
20.07

7690
7955
5726
5053
22406
294
134.6
743
12193
23209
10.04
20.07

7895
8168
5862
3819
16934
226
100.7
802
9678
17552
5.66
11.31

8336
8624
6145
2603
11543
159
69.0
889
7064
11977
2.47
5.33

(13)(14)
(13)(14)
(13)(14)
(13)(14)
(13)(14)(15)
(13)(14)
(13)(14)
(13)(16)

g/bhp-hr
g/bhp-hr
g/bhp-hr
g/bhp-hr
g/bhp-hr
g/bhp-hr
g/bhp-hr
% DRY

1.00
2.13
4.15
0.70
0.66
0.35
389
10.0

1.00
2.13
4.15
0.70
0.66
0.35
389
10.0

1.00
2.04
4.49
0.76
0.72
0.37
396
9.6

1.00
2.04
4.75
0.81
0.76
0.41
419
9.0

(17)
(18)
(18)
(18)
(18)
(18)(19)
(18)(19)
(18)

Btu/min
Btu/min
Btu/min
Btu/min
Btu/min
Btu/min
Btu/min
Btu/min

265776
27077
4383
10525
48603
21367
12180
1181

265776
27077
4383
10525
48603
21367
12180
1181

204669
22817
3659
9477
41976
11560
8156
888

144065
18345
2937
8181
33812
3929
4642
596

(20)
(20)
(20)

Btu/min
Btu/min
Btu/min

64854
14031
53463

64854
14031
53463

(21)
(21)
(21)

Btu/min
Btu/min
Btu/min

53088
12693
43684

53088
12693
43684

(1)
(3)(4)
(3)(5)
(3)(6)

ENGINE DATA
GENSET FUEL CONSUMPTION
GENSET FUEL CONSUMPTION
ENGINE FUEL CONSUMPTION
AIR FLOW (@inlet air temp, 14.7 psia)
AIR FLOW
FUEL FLOW (60F, 14.7 psia)
INLET MANIFOLD PRESSURE
EXHAUST TEMPERATURE - ENGINE OUTLET
EXHAUST GAS FLOW (@engine outlet temp, 14.5 psia)
EXHAUST GAS MASS FLOW
MAX INLET RESTRICTION
MAX EXHAUST RESTRICTION

(ISO 3046/1)
(NOMINAL)
(NOMINAL)
(WET)
(WET)

(WET)
(WET)

(7)
(7)
(7)
(8)
(8)

EMISSIONS DATA - ENGINE OUT

NOx (as NO2)
CO
THC (mol. wt. of 15.84)
NMHC (mol. wt. of 15.84)
NMNEHC (VOCs) (mol. wt. of 15.84)
HCHO (Formaldehyde)
CO2
EXHAUST OXYGEN

HEAT REJECTION
LHV INPUT
HEAT REJ. TO JACKET WATER (JW)
HEAT REJ. TO ATMOSPHERE
HEAT REJ. TO LUBE OIL (OC)
HEAT REJECTION TO EXHAUST (LHV TO 248F)
HEAT REJ. TO A/C - STAGE 1 (1AC)
HEAT REJ. TO A/C - STAGE 2 (2AC)
HEAT REJECTION FROM GEARBOX (GB)

COOLING SYSTEM SIZING CRITERIA

TOTAL JACKET WATER CIRCUIT (JW+OC+1AC)
TOTAL STAGE 2 AFTERCOOLER CIRCUIT (2AC+GB)
HEAT REJECTION TO EXHAUST (LHV TO 248F)
A cooling system safety factor of 0% has been added to the cooling system sizing criteria.

MINIMUM HEAT RECOVERY

TOTAL JACKET WATER CIRCUIT (JW+OC+1AC)
TOTAL STAGE 2 AFTERCOOLER CIRCUIT (2AC+GB)
HEAT REJECTION TO EXHAUST(LHV TO 248F)

CONDITIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Engine rating obtained and presented in accordance with ISO 3046/1, adjusted for fuel, site altitude and site inlet air temperature. 100% rating at maximum inlet air temperature is the maximum engine
capability for the specified fuel at site altitude and maximum site inlet air temperature. Max. rating is the maximum capability for the specified fuel at site altitude and reduced inlet air temperature.
Lowest load point is the lowest continuous duty operating load allowed. No overload permitted at rating shown.
For notes information consult page three.

PREPARED BY: Nick Kelsch, Caterpillar

Data generated by Gas Engine Rating Pro Version 4.05.00
Ref. Data Set EM0508-00-001, Printed 06Sep2013

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G3516H
GENSET APPLICATION

GAS ENGINE SITE SPECIFIC TECHNICAL DATA

TMI Marketing Data G3516H 60Hz

PREPARED BY: Nick Kelsch, Caterpillar

Data generated by Gas Engine Rating Pro Version 4.05.00
Ref. Data Set EM0508-00-001, Printed 06Sep2013

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G3516H
GENSET APPLICATION

GAS ENGINE SITE SPECIFIC TECHNICAL DATA

TMI Marketing Data G3516H 60Hz

NOTES
1. Generator efficiencies, power factor, and voltage are based on specified generator. [Genset Power (ekW) is calculated as: (Engine Power (bkW) - Gearbox Power (bkW)) x
Generator Efficiency], [Genset Power (kVA) is calculated as: (Engine Power (bkW) - Gearbox Power (bkW)) x Generator Efficiency / Power Factor]
2. Rating is without engine driven water pumps. Tolerance is (+)3, (-)0% of full load.
3. Efficiency represents a Closed Crankcase Ventalation (CCV) system installed on the engine.
4. ISO 3046/1 Genset efficiency tolerance is (+)0, (-)5% of full load % efficiency value.
5. Thermal Efficiency is calculated based on energy recovery from the jacket water, lube oil, 1st stage aftercooler, and exhaust to 248F with engine operation at ISO 3046/1
Genset Efficiency, and assumes unburned fuel is converted in an oxidation catalyst.
6. Total efficiency is calculated as: Genset Efficiency + Thermal Efficiency. Tolerance is 10% of full load data.
7. Fuel consumption tolerance is 1.5% of full load data.
8. Air flow value is on a 'wet' basis. Flow is a nominal value with a tolerance of 5 %.
9. Inlet manifold pressure is a nominal value with a tolerance of 5 %.
10. Exhaust temperature is a nominal value with a tolerance of (+)63F, (-)54F.
11. Exhaust flow value is on a "wet" basis. Flow is a nominal value with a tolerance of 6 %.
12. Inlet and Exhaust Restrictions are maximum allowed values at the corresponding loads. Increasing restrictions beyond what is specified will result in a significant engine derate.
13. Emissions data is at engine exhaust flange prior to any after treatment.
14. Emission values are based on engine operating at steady state conditions Fuel methane number cannot vary more than 3. NOx tolerances are 18 % of specified value. All
other emission values listed are higher than nominal levels to allow for instrumentation, measurement, and engine-to-engine variations. They indicate "Not to Exceed" values. THC,
NMHC, and NMNEHC do not include aldehydes.
15. VOCs - Volatile organic compounds as defined in US EPA 40 CFR 60, subpart JJJJ
16. Exhaust Oxygen level is the result of adjusting the engine to operate at the specified NOx level. Tolerance is 0.5.
17. LHV rate tolerance is 1.5%.
18. Heat rejection values are representative of site conditions. Tolerances, based on treated water, are 10% for jacket water circuit, 50% for atmosphere, 20% for lube oil
circuit, 10% for exhaust, 5% for aftercooler circuit, and 5% for Gearbox.
19. Aftercooler heat rejection is nominal for site conditions and does not include an aftercooler heat rejection factor. Aftercooler heat rejection values at part load are for reference
only.
20. Cooling system sizing criteria represent the expected maximum circuit heat rejection for the ratings at site, with applied plus tolerances. Total circuit heat rejection is calculated
using formulas referenced in the notes on the standard tech data sheet with the following qualifications. Aftercooler heat rejection data (1AC & 2AC) is based on the standard
rating. Jacket Water (JW), Oil Cooler (OC), and Gearbox (GB) heat rejection values are based on the respective site or maximum column. Aftercooler heat rejection factors (ACHRF)
are specific for the site elevation and inlet air temperature specified in the site or maximum column, referenced from the table on the standard data sheet
21. Minimum heat recovery values represent the expected minimum heat recovery for the site, with applied minus tolerances. Do not use these values for cooling system sizing.

PREPARED BY: Nick Kelsch, Caterpillar

Data generated by Gas Engine Rating Pro Version 4.05.00
Ref. Data Set EM0508-00-001, Printed 06Sep2013

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Constituent

Abbrev

Water Vapor
Methane
Ethane
Propane
Isobutane
Norbutane
Isopentane
Norpentane
Hexane
Heptane
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Hydrogen Sulfide
Carbon Monoxide
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Helium
Neopentane
Octane
Nonane
Ethylene
Propylene
TOTAL (Volume %)

H2O
CH4
C2H6
C3H8
iso-C4H1O
nor-C4H1O
iso-C5H12
nor-C5H12
C6H14
C7H16
N2
CO2
H2S
CO
H2
O2
HE
neo-C5H12
C8H18
C9H20
C2H4
C3H6

Mole %

Norm

0.0000
92.2700
2.5000
0.5000
0.0000
0.2000
0.0000
0.1000
0.0500
0.0000
3.4800
0.9000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
100.0000

0.0000
92.2700
2.5000
0.5000
0.0000
0.2000
0.0000
0.1000
0.0500
0.0000
3.4800
0.9000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
100.0000

Fuel Makeup:
Unit of Measure:

Nat Gas
English

Calculated Fuel Properties

Caterpillar Methane Number:

84.8

Lower Heating Value (Btu/scf):

Higher Heating Value (Btu/scf):
WOBBE Index (Btu/scf):

905
1004
1168

THC: Free Inert Ratio:

Total % Inerts (% N2, CO2, He):
RPC (%) (To 905 Btu/scf Fuel):

21.83
4.38%
100%

Compressibility Factor:
Stoich A/F Ratio (Vol/Vol):
Stoich A/F Ratio (Mass/Mass):
Specific Gravity (Relative to Air):
Specific Heat Constant (K):

0.998
9.45
15.75
0.600
1.313

CONDITIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Caterpillar Methane Number represents the knock resistance of a gaseous fuel. It should be used with the Caterpillar Fuel Usage Guide for the engine and rating to determine the rating for the fuel
specified. A Fuel Usage Guide for each rating is included on page 2 of its standard technical data sheet.
RPC always applies to naturally aspirated (NA) engines, and turbocharged (TA or LE) engines only when they are derated for altitude and ambient site conditions.
Project specific technical data sheets generated by the Caterpillar Gas Engine Rating Pro program take the Caterpillar Methane Number and RPC into account when generating a site rating.
Fuel properties for Btu/scf calculations are at 60F and 14.696 psia.
Caterpillar shall have no liability in law or equity, for damages, consequently or otherwise, arising from use of program and related material or any part thereof.
FUEL LIQUIDS
Field gases, well head gases, and associated gases typically contain liquid water and heavy hydrocarbons entrained in the gas. To prevent detonation and severe damage to the engine, hydrocarbon
liquids must not be allowed to enter the engine fuel system. To remove liquids, a liquid separator and coalescing filter are recommended, with an automatic drain and collection tank to prevent
contamination of the ground in accordance with local codes and standards.
To avoid water condensation in the engine or fuel lines, limit the relative humidity of water in the fuel to 80% at the minimum fuel operating temperature.