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Cat 3616 Propulsion Spec Sheets

Cat 3616 Propulsion Spec Sheets

Cat 3616 Propulsion Spec Sheets

Product catalog summary
Engine Specifications
  • Model: V-16, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
  • Emissions: IMO compliant
  • Bore: 280 mm (11.0 in)
  • Stroke: 300 mm (11.8 in)
  • Displacement: 296 L (18,062 cu in)
  • Rotation: CCW or CW from flywheel end
  • Compression Ratio: 13:1
  • Aspiration: Turbocharged-Aftercooled
  • Low Idle Speed: 350 rpm
  • Rated Speed: 900-1000 rpm
  • Average Piston Speed: 9-10 m/s (29.5-32.8 ft/s)
  • Engine Firing Pressure: 162-173 bar (2,350-2,509 psi)
  • BMEP: 20-22.9 bar (290-332 psi)
  • BSFC: 197-200 g/bkW-h (.324-.329 lb/hp-h)
Performance Data
  • Maximum Continuous Power: 5420 bkW (7268 bhp) at 1000 rpm, 5060 bkW (6785 bhp) at 900 rpm
  • Continuous Service Power: 4920 bkW (6598 bhp) at 1000 rpm, 4600 bkW (6169 bhp) at 900 rpm
Standard Equipment
  • Air Intake and Exhaust System: Includes charge air cooler, air inlet shutoff, high flow turbocharger, and dry manifold
  • Basic Engine Arrangement: Vee engine with one-piece grey iron cylinder block and individual cylinder heads
  • Cooling System: Single or combined system with engine-mounted freshwater and seawater pumps
  • Fuel System: Operates on MDO with engine-driven fuel transfer pump and unit injector for each cylinder
  • Lube Oil System: Features top-mounted crankcase breather and three centrifugal oil filters
  • Monitoring, Alarm, and Safety Control System: Includes alarms, shutdowns, and Marine Monitoring System II or Engine Control Panel
  • Speed Control: Electric actuator with programmable electronic governor
Optional Supplied Equipment
  • Torsional coupling, fresh water heat exchanger, fuel cooler, expansion tank, and more
Rating Definitions and Conditions
  • Maximum Continuous Rating: 8% of operating hours at 100% power, 92% at 90% power
  • Continuous Service Rating: 100% of operating hours at 100% power
  • Fuel Rates: Based on 35° API, 16°C (60°F) fuel with a density of 838.9 g/liter
  • Marine Certification: Approved by multiple marine classification societies
Engine Weights
  • Engine Dry Weight: 28,500 kg (62,832 lb)
  • Shipped Loose Items: Includes torsional coupling, heat exchanger, and instrument/alarm panel
Dimensions
  • Overall Length: 5482 mm (216 in)
  • Overall Width: 1704 mm (67 in)
  • Overall Height: 3171 mm (125 in)
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Catalog excerpts

Cat 3616 Propulsion Spec Sheets-1

Marine Propulsion Engine 3616 4600-5420 bkW (6169-7268 bhp) @ 900-1000 rpm CATERPILLAR® ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS V-16, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMO compliant Shown with Accessory Equipment Bore — mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 (11.0) Stroke — mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 (11.8) Displacement — L (cu in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 (18,062) Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . . . . . . . . CCW or CW Compression Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:1 Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled Low Idle Speed — rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Rated Speed — rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900-1000 Average Piston Speed — m/s (ft/s) . . . . 9-10 (29.5-32.8) Engine Firing Pressure — bar (psi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162-173 (2,350-2,509) BMEP — bar (psi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22.9 (290-332) BSFC — g/bkW-h (lb/hp-h) . . . . . . . . 197-200 (.324-.329) PERFORMANCE DATA Rated rpm Maximum Continuous Continuous Service 1000 bkW 5420 4920 900 bhp 7268 6598 bkW 5060 4600 bhp 6785 6169 STANDARD EQUIPMENT Air Intake and Exhaust System Charge air cooler, air inlet shutoff, high flow turbocharger, dry manifold with soft or hard shielding Basic Engine Arrangement Vee engine with one-piece grey iron cylinder block, individual cylinder heads with four intake/exhaust valves, right- or left-hand service side available Cooling System Single or combined system, engine mounted freshwater and seawater pumps, engine coolant water drains Fuel System Engine operates on MDO; fuel injection system is comprised of engine-driven fuel transfer pump and a unit injector for each cylinder, engine mounted duplex fuel filters, and flexible connections Lube Oil System Top-mounted crankcase breather, three centrifugal oil filters with single shutoff, gear-driven pump, duplex oil filter, crankcase explosion relief, oil filler and dipstick Monitoring, Alarm, and Safety Control System Alarms and shutdowns provided as required by marine society for unmanned machinery spaces. Marine Monitoring System II or Engine Control Panel are available; systems include temperature, pressure, and speed sensors; cylinder pressure relief valves, oil mist detector, and particle detector available Speed Control Electric actuator, programmable electronic governor, optional mechanical ballhead backup General Four lifting eyes mounted to cylinder heads, Caterpillar yellow paint, parts books and maintenance manuals, shrink wrap Optional Supplied Equipment Torsional coupling, fresh water heat exchanger, fuel cooler, expansion tank, emergency pumps and connections, jacket water heater, flexible connections, and anti-vibration isolators LEHM1879-01

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Cat 3616 Propulsion Spec Sheets-2

3616 MARINE PROPULSION ENGINE — 4600-5420 bkW (6169-7268 bhp) 850 03 02 5482 645 Rear Face of Crankshaft Adapter 2195 2093 3171 01 01 01 976 Right Side View 03 100 854 385 02 385 Flywheel Mounting Face Engine Overall Length mm (in) Overall Width mm (in) Overall Height mm (in) 3616 1704 Rear View 5482 (216) 1704 (67) 3171 (125) Engine Weights kg (lb) Engine Dry Weight 28 500 (62,832) Shipped Loose Items: Torsional Coupling Plate-Type Heat Exchanger Instrument/Alarm Panel 480 (1,058) 475 (1,045) 200 (440) Fluids: Lube Oil Jacket Water Heat Exchanger (FW, SW, LO) 961 (2,119) 1060 (2,337) 133 (293)...

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