"> Caterpillar 3516B Marine Generator Set
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3516B Marine Generator Set

The Caterpillar 3516B marine generator set is a V‑16 medium‑speed diesel engine driving a shaft‑mounted generator (PTO) that provides several megawatts of electrical power for shipboard use.

Caterpillar 3516B Marine Generator Set
1825.0 kW
Power
Per ship electrical load analysis
Capacity
Diesel/MDO
Medium

Components & Design

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Technical Data

engine model 3516B
configuration V
displacement l 69.0
rpm 1500
frequency hz 50

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Common failures & inspection points

●Fuel nozzle wear leading to high exhaust temperatures
●Charge-air cooler fouling
●Turbocharger bearing and seal wear in high-hour service

Service & Maintenance

Plan maintenance by Caterpillar hour schedule and condition monitoring. For standby units, run monthly load tests and avoid continuous light-load operation.

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Replacement Parts

Critical spares include fuel nozzles, filters, gaskets, jacket-water and seawater pump kits, turbocharger service parts and engine control sensors.
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Equipment Model #36874 · discontinued