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CG170B-16 Gas Generator Set

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CG170B-16 Gas Generator Set

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CG170B-16

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Video Cat® CG170B Gas Generator Set

Cat® CG170B Gas Generator Set
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  • Up to 44.7% electrical efficiency with Natural Gas
  • 43.6% electrical efficiency with biogas
  • Electrical output up to 1,840 kWel
  • Reduced vibration and stress on components

  • Compact design that delivers up to 18% more power output at the same size as its predecessor
  • Long maintenance intervals (up to 80,000 hours)
  • Available in different applications, such as natural gas, biogas, wellhead- and propane gas operation
  • Maximum flexibility through different engine variants
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  • 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
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 Model
CG170B-16
Aspiration
TA
Bore
6.7in
Stroke
7.7in
Length
240in
Width
67in
Height
86in
Dry Weight – Genset
38360lb
  • 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
  • Cooling
    • CHP skid
  • Grid Code Compliance
    • 50Hz: Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy, Poland, and Netherlands

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