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
CG170-20 Gas Generator Set
Overview
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Features
Specifications
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Generator Set Specifications
Spec Value Continuous Rating 2000 ekW @1.0pf Fuel Type Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas Maximum Electrical Efficiency 43.70% Maximum Standby Rating 2000 Frequency 50 / 60 Hz RPM 1500 -
Engine Specifications
Spec Value Engine Model CG170-20 Displacement 3240 in³ Aspiration TA Bore 6.7 in Stroke 7.7 in -
Generator Set Dimensions
Spec Value Length 294 in Width 67 in Height 86 in Dry Weight - Genset 43651.1 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
- flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
- Electrical jacket water and aftercooler coolant pump
Exhaust
- Closed crankcase ventilation system
- PEARL/Low resistence exhaust system
- Exhaust waste gate for the CG170-20
Fuel system
- Pre-chamber spark plugs
- Electronic fuel metering valve
- Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system
Generator
- Winding temperature detectors
- 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
- Reactive droop
- closed-coupled generator result in no torque transmission to the base frame
- grid code generator
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Busbar connections
Starting/Charging
- 24V starting motors
- Battery disconnect switch
General
- Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
Optional Equipment
Cooling
- CHP skid
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