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Caterpillar

CG170B-16 Gas Generator Set

Continuous Rating

1840 ekW @1.0pf

Fuel Type

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

Maximum Electrical Efficiency

44.70%

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.

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Exterior

360 degree spinset

Features

Specifications

  • Generator Set Specifications
    Spec Value
    Continuous Rating 1840 ekW @1.0pf
    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
    Spec Value
    Engine Model CG170B-16
    Aspiration TA
    Bore 6.7 in
    Stroke 7.7 in
  • Generator Set Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Length 240 in
    Width 67 in
    Height 86 in
    Dry Weight - Genset 38360 lb

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