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G3616 A4 Gas Compression Engine
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 overhauls. 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 engines include centralized gathering stations, gas processing, transmissions, and storage applications. Cat G3616 A4 Gen 1 gas engine with standard ratings: 3729 bkW (5000 bhp) @ 1000 rpm and Cat G3616 A4 Gen 2 gas engines with standard ratings: 3729 bkW (5000 bhp) and uprated ratings: 4101 bkW (5500 bhp) @ 1000 rpm. NSPS site compliant capable.
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Engine Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Rating | 5500 BHP 4101 bkW |
| Emissions | NSPS Site Compliant Capable NSPS Site Compliant Capable |
| Displacement | 20698 in³ 339 l |
| Minimum Rating | 5000 BHP 3729 bkW |
| Compression Ratio | Gen 1 (9.2:1) Gen 2 (7:6:1) Gen 1 (9.2:1) Gen 2 (7:6:1) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged-Aftercooled Turbocharged-Aftercooled |
| Rotation from Flywheel End | Counterclockwise Counterclockwise |
| Flywheel Teeth | 255 255 |
| Weight – Dry | 72000 lb 32659 kg |
| Oil Change Interval | 5000 hours 5000 hours |
| Ignition, Protection | Electronic, ADEM™4 Electronic, ADEM™4 |
| Stroke | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Bore | 11.8 in 300 mm |
Capacity for Liquids
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Cooling System | 211 gal (US) 798 l |
| Lube Oil System – Refill | 351 gal (US) 1329 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
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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