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Caterpillar

CG170-20 Gas Generator Set

Continuous Rating

2000 ekW @1.0pf

2000 ekW @1.0pf

Fuel Type

Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas

Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas

Maximum Electrical Efficiency

43.70%

43.70%

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

High Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs

Low installation, Building and Operating Costs

Optimized Lubrication Consumption

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Specifications

Spec Value
Continuous Rating 2000 ekW @1.0pf 2000 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency 43.70% 43.70%
Maximum Standby Rating 2000 2000
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz
RPM 1500 1500
Spec Value
Engine Model CG170-20 CG170-20
Displacement 3240 in³ 53.1 l
Aspiration TA TA
Bore 6.7 in 170 mm
Stroke 7.7 in 195 mm
Spec Value
Length 294 in 7467.6 mm
Width 67 in 1710 mm
Height 86 in 2190 mm
Dry Weight – Genset 43651.1 lb 19800 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
  • 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

Grid Code Compliance

  • 50Hz: Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy, Poland, and Netherlands

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