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New Equipment

Caterpillar

CG170B-12 Gas Generator Set

Continuous Rating

1380 ekW @1.0pf

Fuel Type

Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)

Maximum Electrical Efficiency

45.00%

Overview

State-of-the-art components providing more power: the compact design, a focus on a wide range of applications and highest efficiency values of its class make sure of that. Managed by a smart and secure control system, the new CG170B series offers the optimal balance between profitability and reliability.

Photos

  • CG170B-12
    CG170B-12
  • CG170B-12 Front Right View
    CG170B-12 Front Right View
  • CG170B-12 Rear Right View
    CG170B-12 Rear Right View
  • CG170B-12 Rear Left View
    CG170B-12 Rear Left View
  • CG170B-12 Front Left View
    CG170B-12 Front Left View
  • CG170B_V12
    CG170B_V12

Videos

360° View

Exterior

360 degree spinset

Documents

Features

High Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs

High Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs

  • Up to 45% electrical efficiency with Natural Gas
  • 43.6% electrical efficiency with biogas
  • Electrical output up to 1,380 kWel
  • Reduced vibration and stress on components

High Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs

  • Up to 45% electrical efficiency with Natural Gas
  • 43.6% electrical efficiency with biogas
  • Electrical output up to 1,380 kWel
  • Reduced vibration and stress on components

Compact Size, High Profitability

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

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
Optimized Lubrication Consumption

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

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

  • Generator Set Specifications
    Spec Value
    Continuous Rating 1380 ekW @1.0pf
    Fuel Type Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
    Maximum Electrical Efficiency 45.00%
    Maximum Standby Rating 1380
    Frequency 50 Hz
    RPM 1500 rpm
  • Engine Specifications
    Spec Value
    Engine Model CG170B-12
    Aspiration TA
    Bore 6.7 in
    Stroke 7.7 in
  • Generator Set Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Length 200 in
    Width 67 in
    Height 86 in
    Dry Weight - Genset 28440 lb

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet

  • One-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and sevice indicator
  • Turbocharger with a water-cooled bearing case for all cylinder

Control Panels

  • TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management System)

Cooling

  • Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
  • ANSI/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
  • Electrical jacket water and aftercooler coolant pump
  • flange connections for JW inlet and outlet

Exhaust

  • Exhaust waste gate for the CG170B-12
  • PEARL/Low resistence exhaust system
  • Closed crankcase ventilation system

Fuel system

  • Pre-chamber spark plugs
  • Electronic fuel metering valve
  • Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system

Generator

  • Reactive droop
  • closed-coupled generator result in no torque transmission to the base frame
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • Busbar connections
  • grid code generator
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control

Starting/Charging

  • 24V starting motors
  • Battery disconnect switch

General

  • Crankshaft vibration damper and guard

Optional Equipment

Cooling

  • CHP skid