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G3616 A4 Gas Compression Engine

At a glance data:

Maximum Rating:
5500BHP
Emissions:
NSPS Site Compliant Capable
Displacement:
20698.0in³
Minimum Rating:
5000BHP

Overview

G3600 A4 engines provide a wide range of power options to fit your gas compression application. G3600 A4 engines bring the highest uptime in the industry and long operating intervals between overhaul. Operators that use G3600 A4 engines in their fleet enjoy virtually no unscheduled downtime, the right power for their application, the lowest operating costs, and emissions compliance. Ideal applications for G3600 A4 engines include centralized gathering stations, gas processing, transmissions, and storage applications. Cat G3616 A4 Gen 1 gas engine with ratings: 3729-3990 bkW (5000-5350 bhp) @ 1000 rpm and Cat G3616 A4 Gen 2 gas engines with ratings 4101 bKW (5500 bhp) @ 1000 rpm. NSPS site compliant capable.

Engine Specifications

Maximum Rating:
5500BHP
Emissions:
NSPS Site Compliant Capable
Displacement:
20698.0in³
Minimum Rating:
5000BHP
Compression Ratio:
Gen 1 (9.2:1) Gen 2 (7:6:1)
Aspiration:
Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Rotation from Flywheel End:
Counterclockwise
Flywheel Teeth:
255
Weight - Dry:
72000.0lb
Oil Change Interval:
5000 hours
Ignition, Protection:
Electronic, ADEM™4
Stroke:
11.8in
Bore:
11.8in

Capacity for Liquids

Cooling System:
211.0gal (US)
Lube Oil System - Refill:
351.0gal (US)

Standard Equipment

air inlet system

  • Air cleaner — standard duty
  • Inlet air adapter

control system

  • A4 control system — provides electronic governing integrated with air/fuel ratio control and individual cylinder ignition timing control

cooling system

  • Jacket water pump
  • Jacket water thermostats and housing
  • Aftercooler pump
  • Aftercooler water thermostats and housing
  • Single-stage aftercooler

exhaust system

  • Dry wrapped exhaust manifolds
  • Vertical outlet adapter

flywheel & flywheel housing

  • SAE standard rotation

fuel system

  • Gas supply and and shut-off valves — electronically controlled fuel supply pressure

ignition system

  • A4 control system — senses individual cylinder detonation and controls individual cylinder timing

instrumentation

  • LCD display panel — monitors engine parameters and displays diagnostic codes

lube system

  • Crankcase breathers — top mounted
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil filter
  • Oil pan drain valve

mounting system

  • Engine mounting feet (six total)

protection system

  • Electronic shutoff system with purge cycle
  • Crankcase explosion relief valves
  • Gas shutoff valve

starting system

  • Air starting system

general

  • Paint — Cat yellow
  • Vibration dampers

Optional Equipment

air inlet system

  • Heavy-duty air cleaner with precleaners

charging system

  • 35 Amp & 65 Amp charging alternators – CSA approved

exhaust system

  • Flexible bellows adapters
  • Exhaust expander
  • Weld flanges

fuel system

  • Fuel filter
  • Gas pressure regulator
  • Flexible connection
  • Flexible connection

instrumentation

  • Remote data monitoring and speed control
  • Compatible with Cat Electronic Technician (ET) and Data View
  • LCD display panel
  • Color HMI display
  • Modbus and Ethernet capable

lube system

  • Air or electric motor-driven prelube
  • Duplex oil filter

mounting system

  • Mounting plates (set of six)

power take-offs

  • Front stub shafts

starting system

  • Air pressure reducing valve
  • Natural gas starting system

general

  • Engine barring device
  • Damper guard
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Emissions:
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Minimum Rating:
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Emissions:
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