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Caterpillar
CG170 Gas Generator Set
Continuous Rating
1560 ekW @1.0pf
1560 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
43.30%
43.30%
Overview
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.
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Features
Low installation, Building and Operating Costs
Optimized Lubrication Consumption
Details
Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Continuous Rating | 1560 ekW @1.0pf 1560 ekW @1.0pf |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas |
| Maximum Electrical Efficiency | 43.30% 43.30% |
| Frequency | 50 or 60 Hz 50 or 60 Hz |
| RPM | 1500 or 1800 rpm 1500 or 1800 rpm |
Engine Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | CG170-16 CG170-16 |
| Displacement | 4320 in³ 70.8 l |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Bore | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Stroke | 7.7 in 195 mm |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 261.4 in 6640 mm |
| Width | 70 in 1778 mm |
| Height | 87 in 2210 mm |
| Dry Weight – Genset | 32848.5 lb 14900 kg |
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
Grid Code Compliance
- 50Hz: Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy, Poland, and Netherlands