Marine

Propulsion
Engine

3618
Fast Vessel

7200 bkW (9655 bhp) @ 1050 rpm

CATERPILLAR ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

V-18, 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMO compliant
Bore mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 (11.0)
Stroke mm (in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 (11.8)
Displacement L (cu in) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 (20,320)
Rotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . . . . . . . . CCW or CW
Compression Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.6:1
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged-Aftercooled
Low Idle Speed rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Rated Speed rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1050
Average Piston Speed m/s (ft/s). . . . . . . . . 10.5 (34.4)
Engine Firing Pressure bar (psi) . . . . . . . . 185 (2,680)
BMEP bar (psi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.7 (358)
BSFC g/bkW-h (lb/hp-h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 (.330)

PERFORMANCE DATA
3618 @ 1050 rpm

7000

Engine Power bkW

Speed
Prop Demand BSFC*
rpm Continuous Intermittent
Curve
g/bkw-hr

6000

1050
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400

bkW

5000
4000
3000

7200
6528
4987
3503
2282
1411
855
478

7200
6858
5669
3981
2560
1612
971
776

7200
6220
4534
3184
2133
1343
777
398

201
200
204
209
215
218
219
220

*At Propeller Demand Curve

2000
1000
0

400
Intermittent

600

rpm

Continuous

800

1000
Prop

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3618 MARINE PROPULSION ENGINE 7200 bkW (9655 bhp)

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Air Intake and Exhaust Systems
High flow turbochargers, inlet air silencers,
and charge air cooler; fabricated high
temperature alloy exhaust manifolds with
hard wrapped insulation; optional front- and
rear-mounted turbochargers
Basic Engine Arrangement
Vee engine with one-piece nodular cast iron
engine block; individual cylinder heads with
four intake/exhaust valves; fuel unit injectors,
injection pressure 1620 bar; right- or left-hand
service side available
Cooling System
Single circuit system, jacket water inlet
temperature 85C; air and oil cooler inlet
water temperature, maximum 38C; jacket
water pump, low temperature pump, and sea
water pump standard supply
Engine Instrumentation
Engine mounted pressure gauges for fuel inlet
pressure, oil pressure, and air inlet restriction;
all measured parameters displayed on touch
screen on engine control panel which is
shipped loose for bulkhead installation; panel
displays all alarms and is capable of
communicating with ships monitoring system
Fuel System
Engine operates on MDO; fuel injection
system is comprised of engine driven fuel
transfer pump and unit injector for each
cylinder; engine supplied with remotemounted fuel filter and flexible hoses required
to connect filter to engine
Lube Oil System
Wet oil sump; filtered oil inlet temperature
regulated at 70C and 4.3 bar; engine-driven
lube oil pump, engine-mounted centrifugal
filters; and rear oil sump drain valve

Monitoring, Alarm, and Safety Control System

Alarms and shutdowns provided as required
by marine society for unmanned machinery
spaces; system is able to communicate with
shipyard-supplied central alarm and
monitoring system; engine-mounted sensors
are connected to engine-mounted junction
box. Features include oil mist detection
system, main bearing temperature sensing
system, metal particle detection system.
Alarmed and monitored points are displayed
on the touchscreen mounted in the engine
control panel.
Speed Control
Electric actuator and electronic governor with
fuel rack position indication; derate functions
and rate of speed increase limitation;
governor system includes optional power
supply with battery back-up
Starting Systems
Two vane air starting motors for 12 bar
operation; pressure reducing valve; control
valve; engine control panel with start-prelube
switch, stop button, E-stop button, control
system failure lamp, pre-lube pressure lamp,
tachometer, hour meter, start air pressure
gauge
Other Equipment
Barring device with engaged start blocking,
torsional vibration damper, cylinder head
pressure relief valves, crankcase pressure
relief valves, valves for measuring cylinder
pressure, engine lifting eyes, parts books,
maintenance manuals, classification society
certificate, shrink wrap and storage protection,
Caterpillar yellow paint
Optional Supplied Equipment
Torsional coupling, backflushing filter, fresh
water heat exchanger, electric prelube pump,
lube oil heat exchanger, thermostatic control
valves, anti-vibration isolators

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DIMENSIONS
2071
02

03

6113

2417

3462

01

01

01

606
02

03

1045

6065

1212
2161

LEFT SIDE VIEW

Right-Hand Service

FRONT VIEW
Right-Hand Service

Engine

Overall
Length
mm (in)

Overall
Width
mm (in)

Overall
Height
mm (in)

3618

6113
(241)

2161
(85)

3462
(136)

Engine Weights
Engine Dry Weight: Front-Mounted Turbochargers
Rear-Mounted Turbochargers

kg (lb)
37 500 (82,688)
37 900 (83,570)

Shipped Loose Items: Torsional Coupling

Fresh Water Plate-Type Heat Exchanger
Lube Oil Plate-Type Heat Exchanger
Instrument/Alarm Panel
Flexible Mounting Feet

870 (1,914)
370 (814)
465 (1,023)
200 (440)
420 (924)

Fluids: Lube Oil

Jacket Water
Heat Exchanger (FW, SW, LO)

1200 (2,640)
1060 (2,332)
260 (572)

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RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

COMMERCIAL FAST VESSEL RATING 85% of
operating hours at rated speed, 15% of hours at
less than 50% rated power. TBO approximately
20,000-25,000 hours. Propeller demand curves
are shown through 100% power. The propulsion
system design should consider heavy ship
condition, sea state, hull fouling and propulsion
system power losses for proper match between
engine and prop/jet.
MILITARY FAST VESSEL RATING Higher
ratings available for military load profile.

Ratings also meet classification society

maximum temperature requirements of 45C
(113F) air temperature to the turbocharger and
32C (90F) seawater temperature without derate.
FUEL RATES are based on 35 API, 16C (60F)
fuel used at 29C (85F) with a density of
838.9 g/liter (7.001 lbs/U.S. gal). Lower Heat
Value (LHV) of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb).
Tolerance is +5%. Includes all engine mounted
pumps. BSFC without pumps is 3% less.
MARINE CERTIFICATION Ratings are marine
classification society approved by DnV, GL, and
RINA. Other societies will be approved upon
request.

RATINGS are based on SAE J1995/ISO3046

standard conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),
25C (77F), and 30% relative humidity at the
stated charge air cooler water temperature.

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes of
comparison with other manufacturers engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine and
operating conditions beyond Caterpillars control.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
LEHM1875-01 (4-02)

Printed in U.S.A.

The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

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