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.
Caterpillar
CG170-20B Gas Generator Set
Overview
Photos
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CG170B-20, Computer Rendered Image -
CG170B-20, Rear Right View -
CG170B-20, Rear Left View -
CG170B-20, Front Right View -
CG170B-20, Front Left View
Videos
360° View
Exterior
360 degree spinset
Features
High Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs
- Up to 45% electrical efficiency with Natural Gas
- 43.6% electrical efficiency with biogas
- Electrical output up to 2,300 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 2,300 kWel
- Reduced vibration and stress on components
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
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Generator Set Specifications
Spec Value Continuous Rating 2300 ekW @1.0pf Fuel Type Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%) Maximum Electrical Efficiency 45.00% Maximum Standby Rating 2300 Frequency 50 Hz RPM 1500 rpm -
Engine Specifications
Spec Value Engine Model CG170B-20 Aspiration TA Bore 6.7 in Stroke 7.7 in -
Generator Set Dimensions
Spec Value Length 258 in Width 67 in Height 89 in Dry Weight - Genset 47377 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
- flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
- ANSI/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
- Electrical jacket water and aftercooler coolant pump
Exhaust
- PEARL/Low resistence exhaust system
- Exhaust waste gate for the CG170B-20
- Closed crankcase ventilation system
Fuel system
- Pre-chamber spark plugs
- Electronic fuel metering valve
- Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system
Generator
- Busbar connections
- Winding temperature detectors
- grid code generator
- Reactive droop
- 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
- Anti-condensation space heater
- closed-coupled generator result in no torque transmission to the base frame
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
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