G3406 Gas Compression Engine
Gas Compression Engines
Details
Maximum Rating
325.0 BHP
Rated Speed
1800 rpm
Emissions
2% 02 Emissions Rating: Export Only
Overview
Tough and durable, built on the industry-standard G3400 platform bring maximum uptime and low operating cost to your operation. G3406 engines meet the most demanding continuous duty gas compression applications with virtually no unscheduled downtime. Ideal applications for G3406 engines include gas lift, gas gathering, and wellhead gas compression. Cat G3406 gas engine. Ratings: 160-242 bkW (215-325 bhp) @ 1800 rpm are NSPS site compliant capable with customer-provided air-fuel ratio control and aftertreatment or available for non-regulated areas.
Features at a Glance
- Emissions
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Rich burn engine design easily meets emission requirements - 0.5% O2 rating meets U.S. EPA Spark Ignited Stationary NSPS Emissions for 2007/8 and 2010/11 with the use of aftermarket AFRC and TWC
- Full Range of Attachments
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Large variety of factory-installed engine attachments reduces packaging time
- Testing
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Every engine is full-load tested to ensure proper engine performance.
- Gas Engine Rating Pro
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GERP is a web-based program designed to provide site performance capabilities for Cat® natural gas engines for the gas compression industry. GERP provides engine data for your site's altitude, ambient temperature, fuel, engine coolant heat rejection, performance data, installation drawings, spec sheets, and pump curves.
- Product Support Offered Through Global Cat Dealer
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More than 2,200 dealer outlets Cat factory-trained dealer technicians service every aspect of your petroleum engine Cat parts and labor warranty Preventive maintenance agreements available for repairbefore-failure options S•O•SSM program matches your oil and coolant samples against Caterpillar set standards to determine: - Internal engine component condition - Presence of unwanted fluids - Presence of combustion by-products - Site-specific oil change interval
- Over 80 Years of Engine Manufacturing Experience
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Over 60 years of natural gas engine production Ownership of these manufacturing processes enables Caterpillar to produce high quality, dependable products. - Cast engine blocks, heads, cylinder liners, and flywheel housings - Machine critical components - Assemble complete engine
- Web Site
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For all your petroleum power requirements, visit www.cat.com/oilandgas.
Specifications
Full Specifications
- Engine Specifications
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Maximum Rating
325.0 BHPRated Speed
1800 rpmEmissions
2% 02 Emissions Rating: Export OnlyMinimum Rating
215.0 BHPCompression Ratio
9.4:1Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated or Turbocharged - AftercooledRotation from Flywheel End
CounterclockwiseFlywheel and Flywheel Housing
SAE No. 1Flywheel Teeth
113Displacement
893 in³Oil Change Interval
750 hoursIgnition, Protection
Altronic IIIStroke
6.0 inBore
5.4 inLength
76 inWidth
50 inHeight
56 inWeight - Dry
3000 lb
- Capacity for Liquids
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Cooling System
10.0 gal (US)Lube Oil System - Refill
20.0 gal (US)
Equipment
- Standard Equipment
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Air Inlet System
- Air cleaner — heavy-duty
- Air cleaner rain cap
- Service indicator
Control System
- Governor — Woodward PSG mechanical
- Governor locking — positive control
Cooling System
- Thermostats and housing
- Jacket water pump
- Aftercooler water pump
- Aftercooler core
Exhaust System
- Watercooled exhaust manifolds
- Dry exhaust elbow
Flywheel & Flywheel Housing
- SAE No. 1 flywheel
- SAE No. 1 flywheel housing
- SAE standard rotation
Fuel System
- Gas pressure regulator
- Natural gas carburetor
Ignition System
- Altronic III ignition system
Instrumentation
- Service meter
Lube System
- Crankcase breather — top mounted
- Oil cooler
- Oil filter — RH
- Auxiliary oil reservoir
- Oil pan — full sump
- Oil filler in valve cover, dipstick — RH
Mounting System
- Engine supports
Protection System
- Shutoffs
General
- Paint — Cat yellow
- Crankshaft vibration damper and drive pulleys
- Lifting eyes
- Optional Equipment
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Air Inlet System
- Precleaner
Charging System
- Battery chargers
- Charging alternators
- Charging alternators f/u/w c customer supplied shutoffs
- Ammeter gauge
- Ammeter gauge and wiring
- Control mounting
Control System
- PSG Woodward governor
Cooling System
- Radiators
- Non-sparking blower fan
- Blower fans for customer supplied radiators
- Fan drives for customer supplied radiators
- ATAAC conversion
- Aftercooler
- Expansion tank
- Heat exchangers
Exhaust System
- Flexible fittings
- Elbow
- Flange
- Pipe
- Rain cap
- Muffler
Fuel System
- Fuel filter
- Natural gas valve and jet kits
Ignition System
- CSA shielded ignition
- Wiring harness
Instrumentation
- Gauges and instrument panels
Lube System
- Auxiliary oil reservoir removal
- Lubricating oil
Mounting System
- Vibration isolators
Power Take-Offs
- Auxiliary drive pulleys
- Enclosed clutch and clutch support
- Front stub shaft and flywheel stub shaft
Protection System
- Gas valves
Starting System
- Air starting motor
- Electric air start control
- Air pressure regulator
- Air silencer
- Electric starting motor— single 12- and 24-volt
- Starting aids
- Battery sets, cables, and rack
General
- Damper guard