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G3606 A4 Gas Engine
G3600 ADEM™4 engines provide a wide range of power options to fit your gas compression application. G3600 ADEM™4 engines bring the highest uptime in the industry and long operating intervals between overhaul. Operators that use G3600 ADEM™4 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 ADEM™4 engines include centralized gathering stations, gas processing, transmissions, and storage applications. Cat G3606 ADEM™4 Gen 1 gas engine with standard ratings: 1398 bkW (1875 bhp) @ 1000 rpm and ADEM™4 Gen 2 gas engine standard ratings: 1454 bKW (1950 hp) and uprated ratings – 1499 bKW (2010 bhp) @ 1000 rpm. NSPS site compliant capable.
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Engine Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Rating | 2065 BHP 1540 bkW |
| Emissions | NSPS Site Compliant Capable NSPS Site Compliant Capable |
| Displacement | 7762 in³ 127.2 l |
| Minimum Rating | 1900 BHP 1417 bkW |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 Gen 1 (7:6:1 Gen 2) 9.2:1 Gen 1 (7:6:1 Gen 2) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged-Aftercooled Turbocharged-Aftercooled |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Flywheel Teeth | 255 255 |
| Weight – Dry | 36883 lb 16730 kg |
| Oil Change Interval | 5000 hours 5000 hours |
| Ignition, Protection | Electronic (ADEM™ A4) Electronic (ADEM™ A4) |
| Stroke | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Bore | 11.8 in 300 mm |
Capacity for Liquids
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Cooling System | 124 gal (US) 470 l |
| Lube Oil System – Refill | 187 gal (US) 708 l |
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
- Electrical system and instrumentation certified for Class I, Division 2, Group D hazardous location. Includes entire ADEM A4 system and optional control panel.
Cooling System
- Jacket water pump
- Jacket water thermostats and housing
- Aftercooler/oil cooler pump
- Aftercooler/oil cooler thermostats and housing
- Two-stage aftercooler
- Jacket water heater connections
- Standard ANSI connections
Exhaust System
- Dry exhaust manifolds
- Single vertical outlet adapter
- Stainless steel encapsulated insulation
Flywheels and Flywheel Housing
- SAE standard rotation
Fuel System
- Gas admission valves — electronically controlled fuel supply pressure
Ignition System
- A4 control system — senses individual cylinder detonation and controls individual cylinder timing
Lube System
- Crankcase breathers (top mounted)
- Oil cooler
- Oil filter
- Oil pan drain valves — front and rear
Mounting System
- Engine mounting feet (four total)
Protection
- 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
Instrumentation
- LCD display panel
- Remote data monitoring and speed control
- Color HMI display
- Compatible with Cat® Electronic Technician (ET) and Data View
- Modbus and Ethernet capable
Lube System
- Air or electric motor-driven prelube
- Duplex oil filter
- RH Service
- Lube oil makeup system
Mounting System
- Mounting plates (set of four)
- Extra mounting feet (set of two)
- Extra mounting plates (set of two)
Power Take-Offs
- Front stub shafts
Starting System
- Air pressure reducing valve
General
- Engine barring device
- Damper guard
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