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Caterpillar

CG260-16 Gas Generator Set

Continuous Rating

4500 / 4050 ekW @1.0pf

Fuel Type

Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)

Maximum Electrical Efficiency

44.60 / 44.3%

Overview

From natural gas-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) systems and emergency power for facilities, to renewable biogas energy to support the local grid, or electricity generated from coal mine gases, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.

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Specifications

  • Generator Set Specifications
    Spec Value
    Continuous Rating 4500 / 4050 ekW @1.0pf
    Fuel Type Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
    Maximum Electrical Efficiency 44.60 / 44.3%
    Maximum Standby Rating 4500 ekW
    Frequency 50 / 60 Hz
    RPM 1000 / 900 rpm
  • Engine Specifications
    Spec Value
    Engine Model CG260-16
    Displacement 16586 in³
    Stroke 12.6 in
    Bore 10.2 in
    Aspiration TA
  • Generator Set Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Length 371 in
    Width 110 in
    Height 133 in
    Dry Weight - Genset 117505 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

  • TEM (Total Electronic Management)

Cooling

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

Exhaust

  • Closed crankcase ventilation system
  • Exhaust waste gate for the CG260-16

Fuel system

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

Generator

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

Starting/Charging

  • Compressed air engine start

General

  • Crankshaft vibration damper and guard

Optional Equipment

Cooling

  • CHP skid

Grid Code Compliance

  • 50Hz: Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy, Poland, and Netherlands