History and Objectives of the 3500B

Advantages of the 3500B

New 3500B Products
3500B Ratings
Certifications

3500B Development
First Electronic Engine - 1992
B Production Started -1995
Low Speed B Petroleum Model 1997 OTC
Low Speed 3516B High Displacement
- 2000 OTC
Current Population
Over 8,000 Bs
Over 5,000 EUIs
Over 36,000 MUIs

Development of the 3500B

Changes from mechanical
to electronic engine

Combustion process
Separate Circuit Aftercooler
Air Delivery
Electronics
> Fuel injection
> Controls

3500B Objectives
Improved exhaust emissions
Improved fuel economy
Improved horsepower
outputs
Improved monitoring
capabilities
All without reducing
reliability and durability

The 3500B Advantage

Combustion process
Camshaft, valve train, fuel system, pistons,
gear train
More power
Lower emissions
Better fuel economy
Durability
Optimized performance

The 3500B Advantage

SCAC
Assists ability to
produce low NOx

Air Delivery
Reduced system
restrictions
Increased air flow
New turbos

The 3500B Engine Control Advantage

Optimum performance across complete operating range

ADEM (Advanced Diesel Engine Management)

4 Dimensional timing
- Looks at engine speed, engine load,
- Optimized BSFC or emissions based on all
inlet temperature, and adjusts timing

Smokeless engine

parameters
- 7%
opacity (not visible to the eye)

aftercooler

The 3500B Engine Control Advantage

Parameter
ECM Voltage
Engine Oil Pressure
J/Water Temp High
J/Water Temp Low
Overspeed
Air Inlet Restriction
Altitude Derate
Exhaust Temp
Oil Filter Diff.
Fuel Filter Diff.
Crankcase Pressure
Aftercooler Temp High

Alarm

Derate Shutdown

The 3500B Engine Control Advantage

Parameter
ECM Voltage
Engine Oil Pressure
J/Water Temp High
J/Water Temp Low
Overspeed
Air Inlet Restriction
Altitude Derate
Exhaust Temp
Oil Filter Diff.
Fuel Filter Diff.
Crankcase Pressure
Aftercooler Temp High

Alarm

Derate Shutdown

The 3500B Advantage Engine Monitoring

Engine monitoring
Diagnose Problems /
Reduce Downtime
Over 100 codes, each code
has 2 elements
Occurrences recorded,
active and logged
Logged diagnostics locate
difficult intermittent
problems

The 3500B Electronic Advantage

Engine Control
- Electronic Control Module
- Sensors
- Injectors

Engine Monitoring
Engine Servicing
Information Management

The 3500B Engine Servicing

Advantage
Caterpillar Electronic
Technician (ET)

Real time access

Create histograms
Self diagnosing

1200 rpm Product Advantages

Increased Ratings +3% to 9%
Reduced Fuel Consumption
Land Rigs 2-3%
Offshore 9%

Certified To Meet Jan 1, 2000

EPA Off-road and IMO
Emission Regulations

3500B High Displacement

25 mm Increase in Stroke

(190 to
215)
Increased Compression Ratio, 14:1 to
15.5:1
Extensive Field Development Program
3 Years
25,000 Operation Hrs.
Initial Production 1999/2000

High Displacement
Feature
+13% Displacement
Improved Breathing
Improved Combustion

Benefit
Higher Output
Better Fuel Consumption
Lower Emissions

3512B OILWELL SERVICE ENGINE

Rated bhp - 2000 & 2250

rpm - 1900
Pilot Engines

August 99

EPA Certification

December 99

Production

February 00

Oilwell Service Engine

3508B Land Mechanical

Rated bhp - 900 & 760
rpm - 1200
EPA Certification
July 00
Production

July 00

D399

3512B

3516B

3516B H.D.

1215

1476

1855

2150

BSFC
(lb/bhphr)

0.390

0.324

0.324

0.345

RPM

1200

1200

1200

1200

HP

Displ. (in cu.)

3927

3158

4210

4761

3500 Petroleum Ratings (BHP)

Engine

3508

3512

3516

3516 B H.D.

Fracturing
@ 1900 rpm

1135

2250*
2000*

--

--

915*
860
760

1476*
1435
950

1855*
1804
1408

900*
760*

1250
1025

1649
1400

Drilling @
1200 rpm
Electric
Drives
Mechanical
Drives

* 3500B EPA &/or IMO Certified

2150*

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EPA REGULATED EMISSIONS

Hydrocarbons
Carbon Monoxide
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX)
Particulate Matter
Smoke / Opacity

Current Regulatory Approach

Certification of new engines
Certification testing program
Selective Enforcement Audits / New engines
Emphasis on Compliance of new engines
Compliance for useful life

International Maritime Organization

(IMO)
Impacts commercial and

Installed in a ship constructed on or after

Jan 1, 2000
Undergoing a major conversion on or after
pleasure crafts with
Jan 1, 2000

engines

Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78

Regulations for the Prevention of Air
Pollution from Ships defines emissions
regulations for NOx

over 174 bhp

(130 bkW)

Response to IMO
Tremendous amount of
research to optimize
performance, fuel efficiency,
and low emissions
Changed engine

Particulates - g/kW-hr

NOx Reduction

0.7

3500A
International Maritime Organization (1500 rpm) - 2000

0.6
0.5

US EPA 2000 Tier 1

0.4
0.3

3500 EUI

3500B

0.2

Particulate
Reduction

US EPA 2006 Tier II

0.1
0
0

4 5 6 7
NOx - g/kW-hr

10 11

In Review
History and Objectives of the 3500B
Advantages of the 3500B
New 3500B Products
3500B Ratings
Certifications

Questions ?