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G3608 A4 Gas Compression 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 G3608 ADEM™4 Gen 1 gas engine with ratings: 1864 bkW (2500 bhp) @ 1000 rpm and Cat G3608 ADEM™4 Gen 2 gas engine ratings : 2051 bKW (2750 bhp) @ 1000 rpm. NSPS site compliant capable.
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Engine Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Rating | 2750 BHP 2051 bkW |
| Emissions | NSPS Site Compliant Capable NSPS Site Compliant Capable |
| Displacement | 10350 in³ 169.6 l |
| Minimum Rating | 2500 BHP 1864 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 | 46500 lb 21092 kg |
| Oil Change Interval | 5000 hours 5000 hours |
| Ignition, Protection | ADEM™4 ADEM™4 |
| Stroke | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Bore | 11.8 in 300 mm |
Capacity for Liquids
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Cooling System | 140 gal (US) 530 l |
| Lube Oil System – Refill | 241 gal (US) 912 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/oil cooler pump
- Aftercooler/oil cooler thermostats and housing
- Two-stage aftercooler
- Jacket water heater connections
- Standard ANSI connections
Exhaust System
- Dry wrapped exhaust manifolds
- Vertical outlet adapter
Flywheels & Flywheel Housings
- 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 breather — top mounted
- Oil cooler
- Oil filter
- Oil pan drain valves
Mounting System
- Engine mounting feet (four 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 damper
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet System
- Heavy-duty air cleaner — with precleaners
- Heavy-duty air cleaner with rain protection
Charging System
- Charging alternators
Control System
- Custom control system software — available for nonstandard ratings, field programmable using flash memory
Cooling System
- Expansion tank
- Flexible connections
- Jacket water heater
Exhaust System
- Flexible bellows adapters
- Exhaust expander
- Weld flanges
Fuel System
- Fuel filter
- Gas pressure regulator
- Flexible connection
Instrumentation
- LCD display panel
- Color HMI Display
- Remote data monitoring and speed control
- Compatible with Cat Electronic Technician (ET) and Data View
- 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
General
- Engine barring device
- Dual vibration damper with guard
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