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Caterpillar
CG170B-12 Gas Generator Set
Continuous Rating
1380 ekW @1.0pf
1380 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
45.00%
45.00%
Overview
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.
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Exterior
360 degree spinset
Features
Optimized Lubrication Consumption
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Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Continuous Rating | 1380 ekW @1.0pf 1380 ekW @1.0pf |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%) Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%) |
| Maximum Electrical Efficiency | 45.00% 45.00% |
| Maximum Standby Rating | 1380 1380 |
| Frequency | 50 Hz 50 Hz |
| RPM | 1500 rpm 1500 rpm |
Engine Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | CG170B-12 CG170B-12 |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Bore | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 7.7 in 195 mm |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 200 in 5080 mm |
| Width | 67 in 1710 mm |
| Height | 86 in 2190 mm |
| Dry Weight – Genset | 28440 lb 12900 kg |
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
- ANSI/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
- Electrical jacket water and aftercooler coolant pump
- flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
Exhaust
- Exhaust waste gate for the CG170B-12
- PEARL/Low resistence exhaust system
- Closed crankcase ventilation system
Fuel system
- Pre-chamber spark plugs
- Electronic fuel metering valve
- Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system
Generator
- Reactive droop
- closed-coupled generator result in no torque transmission to the base frame
- Winding temperature detectors
- Busbar connections
- grid code generator
- Anti-condensation space heater
- 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
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