Spark Ignited (S.I.

) Engines
run on gaseous fuels like propane,
methane and ethanol. These fuels
and the requirements for low
pressure fuel lines required
significant modifications of the
engine design.

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 ENGINE DESIGN
Many components such as the connecting rods, crankshafts,
camshafts and blocks are identical.

The air intake, exhaust, cooling and fuel systems have been
changed to accommodate leaner air-fuel mixtures, and a high voltage
spark ignition system has been added.

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 PISTON DESIGN
On many S.I. Engines, the piston has been redesigned with a
deep cup to facilitate combustion. On others, a flat head piston is
used.

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 ELECTRONIC
Electronic sensors and timing devices have been added to
improve engine performances on these low emission engines.

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 S.I. ENGINE FAMILIES
CAT S.I. engines are available in the 3300, 3400, 3500, and
3600 families

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 APPLICATIONS
S.I. engines are used in:
1. Natural gas fields to compress and transport gas
2. Agriculture to run irrigation pumps
3. Plants to run cogeneration power generators

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