Cummins Inc., a USA-based power leader, has announced the availability of a new 38-liter natural gas engine for the gas compression industry.
Expanding on the proven KTA19GCE platform, this new 12-cylinder engine delivers up to 760-horsepower (567-kW) at 1800-rpm in continuous operation. It also shares a significant percentage of heavy-duty components with its diesel counterpart, the Cummins K38, which has been setting industry standards for reliability and efficiency for over two decades.
The KTA38GCE optimizes intake air and exhaust flow with Pyromet® exhaust valve faces, Stellite® exhaust valve seat inserts and Tribaloy® T400 intake valve faces and seat inserts. The lubrication system includes a high-capacity oil pan with combination full-flow and bypass oil filters for extended drain intervals and reduced maintenance costs. Cooling for this engine is provided by a two-pump, two-loop system with separate aftercooler and jacket water cooling circuits to lower intake manifold temperatures and increase output. Integrated coolant filters help eliminate any potential for corrosion. Air/fuel control is managed by dual direct-acting regulator assemblies while speed controls use electronic governors to stabilize the rpm. An optional input allows customers to monitor and control suction or discharge pressure.
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