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.
Caterpillar
CG170 Gas Generator Set
Overview
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CG170-16 Gas Generator Sets
Features
High Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs
- Miller cycle timing with combustion chamber and spark plug improvement help on saving up to 15% fuel gas per year
- CG170 (non-miller) is optimized for Island-Mode capability
- Gearbox helps limit wear and tear on engine components, lowering operating costs and increasing availability
High Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs
- Miller cycle timing with combustion chamber and spark plug improvement help on saving up to 15% fuel gas per year
- CG170 (non-miller) is optimized for Island-Mode capability
- Gearbox helps limit wear and tear on engine components, lowering operating costs and increasing availability
Low installation, Building and Operating Costs
- Extended maintenance intervals thanks to sooth-free combustion and enlarged oil tank
- Low fuel consumption due to improved combustion chamber and pre-chamber spark-plugs
- Flexible fields of application also with fluctuating gas qualities due to Total Electronic Management (TEM)
- Optimized oil management
Low installation, Building and Operating Costs
- Extended maintenance intervals thanks to sooth-free combustion and enlarged oil tank
- Low fuel consumption due to improved combustion chamber and pre-chamber spark-plugs
- Flexible fields of application also with fluctuating gas qualities due to Total Electronic Management (TEM)
- Optimized oil management
Optimized Lubrication Consumption
- Consumes up to 1900 liter less lube oil per year than comparable models<\li>
- Longer lubricant change and oil change intervals<\li>
Optimized Lubrication Consumption
- Consumes up to 1900 liter less lube oil per year than comparable models<\li>
- Longer lubricant change and oil change intervals<\li>
Specifications
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Generator Set Specifications
Spec Value Continuous Rating 1560 ekW @1.0pf Fuel Type Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas Maximum Electrical Efficiency 43.30% Frequency 50 or 60 Hz RPM 1500 or 1800 rpm -
Engine Specifications
Spec Value Engine Model CG170-16 Displacement 4320 in³ Aspiration TA Bore 6.7 in Stroke 7.7 in -
Generator Set Dimensions
Spec Value Length 261.4 in Width 70 in Height 87 in Dry Weight - Genset 32848.5 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
- TEM (Total Electronic Management)
Cooling
- Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
- Electrical jacket water and aftercooler coolant pump
- flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
- Cat flanges on SCAC circuit
Exhaust
- PEARL/Low resistence exhaust system
- Closed crankcase ventilation system
Fuel system
- Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system
- Pre-chamber spark plugs
- Electronic fuel metering valve
Generator
- Busbar connections
- Anti-condensation space heater
- closed-coupled generator result in no torque transmission to the base frame
- Winding temperature detectors
- Reactive droop
- 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
- grid code generator
Starting/Charging
- 24V starting motors
- Battery disconnect switch
General
- Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
Optional Equipment
Air Inlet
- Mounting stand
- Air cleaner with precleaner
Cooling
- CHP skid
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