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Caterpillar
CG170-20B Gas Generator Set
Continuous Rating
2300 ekW @1.0pf
2300 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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Generator Set Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Continuous Rating | 2300 ekW @1.0pf 2300 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 | 2300 2300 |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz |
| RPM | 1500 rpm 1500 rpm |
Engine Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | CG170B-20 CG170B-20 |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Bore | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 7.7 in 195 mm |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 258 in 6556 mm |
| Width | 67 in 1706 mm |
| Height | 89 in 2263 mm |
| Dry Weight – Genset | 47377 lb 21490 kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Cleaner
- Turbocharger with a water-cooled bearing case
- 2 Single-stage, single-element intake air filters with service indicator
Cooling System
- Flange connections for all fluids VG-type or ISO-flanges
Exhaust System
- PEARL/Low resistence exhaust system
- Exhaust wastegate
- Closed crankcase ventilation system
Fuel System
- Electronic fuel metering valve
- Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system
- Pre-chamber spark plugs
- Zero pressure & Pre pressured gas train
General
- External free standing combustion air preheating unit
Lubrication
- Electric prelubrication pump
- Electric preheating
Protection System
- Explosion Relief Valves
- Flame Arresters
Starting/Charging
- 24V starting motors
- Battery disconnect switch
Attachments
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Busbar connections: left or right
- Winding temperature detectors
- 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
- Reactive droop
- Anti-condensation space heater
Control Panel
- TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management System)
Vibration Isolators
- Spring Isolators
Certifications
- 2006/42/EC & 2006/95/EC, Declaration of Incorporation, Eurasian Conformity (EAC), Turkey certification, Ukraine certification, Nigeria Soncap certificate, Uzbekistan certificate (all 50 Hz only)
Optional Equipment
Cooling System
- CHP Module
- Electrical jacket water and aftercooler coolant pump
- Stainless steel mixture cooler
Exhaust System
- Optional Exhaust Muffler
- SCR-System
Fuel System
- Gas treatment
- Gas analysis device
- Low Heating Value (LHV) Intake Air Throttle Flap System – for gas with less than 4 kWh/mN^3 heating value. (50 Hz only)
General
- Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
Lubrication
- Base frame with extended lubrication oil volume
- 24V – Lubrication pump option
Attachments
- Generator RTD module
- Neutral Ground – LV
- Cross-Current CT – HV
- Differential CTs – HV
- PTs – HV
Vibration Isolators
- Seismic Isolators
Certifications
- 50 Hz Grid Code