Features
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High Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs
- Up to 44.7% electrical efficiency with Natural Gas
- 43.6% electrical efficiency with biogas
- Electrical output up to 1,840 kWel
- Reduced vibration and stress on components
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Compact Size, High Profitability
- Compact design that delivers up to 18% more power output at the same size as its predecessor
- Long maintenance intervals (up to 80,000 hours)
- Available in different applications, such as natural gas, biogas, wellhead- and propane gas operation
- Maximum flexibility through different engine variants
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Optimized Lubrication Consumption
- Consumes ~0.15g/kWh
- Reduced lube oil temperature through better cooling performance
- Savings of up to 3,000 liters of lube oil per year compared to comparable gensets
Specifications
Units for specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Continuous Rating | 1840 ekW @1.0pf |
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| Fuel Type | Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%) |
| Maximum Electrical Efficiency | 44.70% |
| Maximum Standby Rating | 1840 |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| RPM | 1500 rpm |
Engine Specifications
| Engine Model | CG170B-16 |
|---|---|
| Aspiration | TA |
| Bore | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 7.7 in 195 mm |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Length | 240 in 6100 mm |
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| Width | 67 in 1710 mm |
| Height | 86 in 2190 mm |
| Dry Weight - Genset | 38360 lb 17400 kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet
- Turbocharger with a water-cooled bearing case for all cylinder
- One-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and sevice indicator
Control Panels
- TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management System)
Cooling
- flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
- Electrical jacket water and aftercooler coolant pump
- Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
- ANSI/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
Exhaust
- PEARL/Low resistence exhaust system
- Exhaust waste gate for the CG170B-16
- Closed crankcase ventilation system
Fuel system
- Electronic fuel metering valve
- Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system
- Pre-chamber spark plugs
Generator
- closed-coupled generator result in no torque transmission to the base frame
- Winding temperature detectors
- Busbar connections
- 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
- grid code generator
- Reactive droop
- Anti-condensation space heater
Starting/Charging
- 24V starting motors
- Battery disconnect switch
General
- Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
Optional Equipment
Cooling
- CHP skid
Grid Code Compliance
- 50Hz: Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy, Poland, and Netherlands
Videos
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Cat® CG170B Gas Generator Set