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The Evolution of Engine Technology with Allen Chen
May 01, 2024
Parts & Services
Sustainability
About
In this episode of the Energy Pipeline Podcast, KC Yost interviews Allen Chen from Caterpillar Industrial Power Systems about the evolution of engines in the oil and gas industry, with a focus on the Cat® C13D engine.
They discuss the background of engines in the industry, the development process of the C13D engine, the design and problem-solving process, the flexibility and power ratings of the engine, emissions and sustainability, future trends in engine sizing and optimization, and recommendations for efficiency and environmental impact.
Learn more at cat.com/c13d
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Allen Chen
Guest
Product Marketing Manager within Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division, Allen Chen is responsible for marketing engine platforms within the 9 to 13L displacement range, which includes the brand-new C13D Engine. With more than a decade at Caterpillar, Allen’s previous roles were deeply embedded in the overall design of the C13D Engine, with a special focus on Cooling and Lubrication Systems.
After receiving an MBA from Bradley University in 2019, Allen leveraged his engineering background along with his newfound understanding of business into a Sales and Marketing role, which started in 2022. Allen’s current position has him focused on providing the right powered solution to OEMs amidst a sustainability-focused world of transitioning energy, whether that means lower-carbon biofuels, alternative fuels, lower-fuel-burning traditional diesel fuels, or no fuel altogether.
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KC Yost
Host
KC Yost, Jr is a third generation pipeliner with 48 years of experience in the energy industry. Since receiving his BS in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University, KC earned his MBA from the University of Houston in 1983 and became a Licensed Professional Engineer in 27 states. He has served on the Board of Directors and on various Associate Member committees for the Southern Gas Association; is a past president and director of the Houston Pipeliners Association; and was named the Pipeliners Association of Houston “Pipeliner of the Year” in 2002. KC is an expert regarding pipeline and facility design, construction, and inspection; has spoken before federal, state, and local boards and numerous industry forums around the world; and has published articles on these same subjects.
