G3520C/E

High Efficiency
Gas Generator Set
for Island Mode Operation
Updated: February 2008
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What is Island Mode Operation?
Two types of operation modes for on-site generator sets in terms of
utility grid connection
Parallel With Utility
Applications like Base Load, Peak Shaving & Peak Sharing
Non-Parallel With Utility
Applications of any stand-alone power generation system. The
unit(s) can be used in place of the utility grid, or operated when
the utility grid is down, such as a standby unit(s).
Island Mode Operation as defined by Caterpillar is any Gas
Generator Set operation that is not paralleled to a public utility.
(Refer to Product Update: G3500C Island Mode Transient
Performance LEXE7567-02)
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What do the benefits of the Island Mode feature mean to customers?
The Island Mode feature tackles the major barriers for Distributed
Generation (DG) in stand alone applications where:
no connection with a utility grid
the grid does not provide quality power
Improved transient capability leading to more low emission gas
generator sets being used in standby power applications.
More options for customers to adopt clean energy to their electric
power solutions.
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Improvements of G3520C for Island Mode Operation
Air System Improvements
Turbocharger match optimized for
steady state stability and transient
response
Turbocharger management system
developed to optimize compressor
operating points during steady state
and transient operation and minimize
sensitivity to ambient conditions.
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Improvements of G3520C for Island Mode Operation
Enhanced Control System
ADEM3 based engine control system
High speed engine sensors for key control parameters
Optimized fueling strategy for engine stability and response
ADEM3
Island Mode
Control System
High speed
engine sensors
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Benefits of the G3520C with the Island Mode operation feature
Transient State
Minimize the voltage dip or surge, frequency dip or surge, and
recovery time during block loading or block unloading.
Steady State
Maintain tight voltage and frequency deviations during minimal
load fluctuation
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between load steps for load increases more than 5%,
depending upon fuel characteristics and emissions
requirements. Transient performance requires a warm
engine with jacket water temp >70C (158F).
With Island Mode Application Feature
Without Island Mode Application Feature
G3520C 1800 rpm / G3520C 1500 rpm
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With Island Mode Application Feature
Without Island Mode Application Feature
G3520C 1800 rpm / G3520C 1500 rpm
Note: Steady state is defined as less than
or equal to1.5% load fluctuation over 60
seconds. Load fluctuations larger than
1.5% are not considered steady state.
Freq Voltage
w/o IM feature +/- 1.5 HZ +/- 5 V
w/ IM feature +/- 0.6 HZ +/- 4.8 V
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Summary
A high electrical efficiency and low emission gas package genset with
Island Mode operation feature is now available.
A larger single-step block loading capability for each loading step is now
available.
Refer to the following document for detailed information
Product Update -- G3500C Island Mode Transient Performance
Media #: LEXE7567-02