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G3612 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 G3612 ADEM™4 Gen 1 gas engine with standard ratings: 2796 bkW (3750 bhp) @ 1000 rpm and Cat G3612 ADEM™4 Gen 2 gas engine with standard ratings: 2796 bkW (3750 bhp) @ 1000 rpm and uprated ratings: 3076 bKW (4125 bhp) @ 1000 rpm. NSPS site compliant capable.​

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      Lean Burn Engine Technology

      Ease of Operation

      Advanced Digital Engine Management

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      Over 80 Years of Engine Manufacturing Experience

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      Specifications

      Spec Value
      Maximum Rating 4125 BHP 3076 bkW
      Rated Speed 1000 rpm 1000 rpm
      Emissions Lean Burn: EPA NSPS Site Compliant Capable with Customer Supplied Aftertreatment, 0.3 g and 0.5 g/bhp-hr NOx Lean Burn: EPA NSPS Site Compliant Capable with Customer Supplied Aftertreatment, 0.3 g and 0.5 g/bhp-hr NOx
      Minimum Rating 3750 BHP 2796 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
      Displacement 15528 in³ 254 l
      Flywheel Teeth 255 255
      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
      Length 195.09 in 4955.3 mm
      Width 102.28 in 2598 mm
      Height 129.1 in 3279 mm
      Weight – Dry 58500 lb 26835 kg
      Spec Value
      Cooling System 194 gal (US) 734 l
      Lube Oil System – Refill 272 gal (US) 1030 l

      Standard Equipment

      Air Inlet System

      • Air Cleaners
      • Air cleaner — standard duty Inlet air adapter

      Control System

      • ADEM 4

      Cooling System

      • ANSI Class 150 4 inch Flange (outlet water connection)
      • ANSI Class 150 6 inch Flange (Inlet Water connection)
      • Engine driven Water pump
      • Water Jacket Outlet Regulator 88° C

      Engine Rating

      • Engine rating and speed selection

      Exhaust System

      • Hard Heat Sheilded Exhaust Manifolds – SAE Standard
      • Vertical Exhaust Outlet

      Flywheel & Flywheel Housing

      • Flywheel including ring gear for starting. SAE Standard

      Flywheel and Flywheel Housing

      • Engine Barring Device

      Fuel System

      • Fuel Filter
      • Gas Pressure Regulator

      General

      • Paint
      • Wood Skid

      Instrumentation

      • Basic HMI Engine Interface

      Lube System

      • Breathers
      • Closed Crankcase Ventilation System
      • Front and Rear Oil Drains
      • Intermittent Prelube Pump
      • Oil Cooler
      • Oil Cooler
      • Oil Pan
      • Oil Supply line

      Mounting System

      • Six Engine Mounting Feet

      Power Take-offs

      • Damper and Damper Guard

      Protection System

      • Crankcase Explosion Relief Valves

      Starting System

      • Air Starting Motor

      Telematics System

      • Cat Connect Technology

      Cat Connect Technology

      • ANSI Class 150 2 inch Flange ( Customer Connect)

      Optional Equipment

      Charging System

      • Alternator

      Control System

      • Software Development

      Exhaust System

      • Flex EXH Fitting

      Fuel System

      • Fuel Connections

      Genereal

      • Language Decals

      Lube System

      • Lubricating Oil
      • Oil Level Regulator
      • Air or electric motor-driven prelube
      • Duplex oil filter
      • RH service
      • Lube oil makeup system

      Mounting System

      • Lifting Eye Exhaust Shield
      • Mounting Plates
      • Mounting plates (set of six)

      Service

      • Service Tools

      Telematics System

      • Cell – Satellite Radio

      Telematics

      • Product Link Extension Harness

      Instrumentation

      • LCD display panel
      • Color HMI display
      • Modbus and Ethernet capable

      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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