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Get power built for your most demanding gas compression applications. Every Cat® electric motor is tested at each stage of production to make sure it performs reliably under load and according to your process requirements. High operating efficiency and low operating costs come with low noise levels and no emissions. Cat electric motors for gas compression are backed by the worldwide network of Cat dealers ready to support your operation with technical support, service, parts, and warranty.

Electric Motor Specifications

Electric Motor Type
3000.00 bhp
2237.00 bkW
Squirrel Cage Induction Motor
Number of Poles
6.00
6.00
8
Full Load Speed
894.00 r/min
894.00 r/min
894 rpm
Voltage/Frequency
10.00 in
254.00 mm
4000V ± 10%/60 Hz
Type of EX-Protection
24000.00 lb
10886.00 kg
Class 1 Division 2, Group A,B,C,D T3 (NEC or CEC)
Mounting Designation
F1 or F2
Enclosure Type/Method of Cooling
WP-II
Insulation
Class F
Service Factor
1.15 SF
1.00 vfd
Standards
NEMA MG1
Max Ambient Temperature
104.00 °F
40.00 °C
Max Altitude Before Derate
3000.00 ft
1000.00 m
Duty
Continuous
Temperature Rise
Class B at rated load
Connection of Stator Winding
Star
Full Load Current
658 Amps
Locked Rotor Amps
520% Code E
Locked Rotor Torque
60%
Breakdown Torque
190%
No Load Current
200 Amps
Rated Torque
29366.00 lb-ft
39815.00 N•m
Shaft
8.50 in
216.00 mm
Number of Poles
8
Connection of Stator Winding
Star
Duty
Continuous
Enclosure Type/Method of Cooling
WP-II
Full Load Current
658 Amps
Insulation
Class F
Locked Rotor Amps
520% Code E
Locked Rotor Torque
60%
Maximum Altitude - Before Derate
3000.00 ft
1000.00 m
Maximum Ambient Temperature
104.00 °F
40.00 °C
No Load Current
200 Amps
Rated Torque
29366.00 lb/ft
39815.00 N·m
Shaft
8.50 in
216.00 mm
Standards
NEMA MG1
Temperature Rise
Class B at rated load
Standard Equipment
  • Bearings
    • Self-lubricated sleeve bearings
    • Insulated non-drive end bearings to reduce bearing currents
    • Bearing RTDs for temperature monitoring
  • Rotors
    • Designed for minimal vibration
    • Dynamic balancing at full operational speed
    • Fabricated copper squirrel cages
    • Oversized, forged, keyless shaft
    • AISI 4140/DIN42CrMo4 shaft
  • Stators
    • Radial air ducts ensure uniform and efficient cooling
    • Vacuum pressure impregnated with specially formulated epoxy resin
    • 2X RTDS per Phase
    • Space heater
    • Welded and machined stator core retains its rigidity throughout motor life to ensure a sealed and homogeneous insulation system that results in high dielectric strength, excellent heat transfer and the elimination of hazardous internal partial discharges
Optional Equipment
  • Oversized Terminal Box
  • Surge Protection
  • Differential CTs
  • Differential Pressure Switch
  • Oil Sump Heater and Controller
  • Star Point Convection in Terminal Box
  • Blower Motor Cooling
  • Right-hand or left-hand (F1 or F2) Main Terminal Box