CG170 Gas Generator Set
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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Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Rating | text | 1560 ekW @1.0pf | ||||
| Fuel Type | text | Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas | ||||
| Maximum Electrical Efficiency | text | 43.30% |
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Features & Benefits
High Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs
- Miller cycle timing with combustion chamber and spark plug improvement help on saving up to 15% fuel gas per year
- CG170 (non-miller) is optimized for Island-Mode capability
- Gearbox helps limit wear and tear on engine components, lowering operating costs and increasing availability
Low installation, Building and Operating Costs
- Extended maintenance intervals thanks to sooth-free combustion and enlarged oil tank
- Low fuel consumption due to improved combustion chamber and pre-chamber spark-plugs
- Flexible fields of application also with fluctuating gas qualities due to Total Electronic Management (TEM)
- Optimized oil management
Optimized Lubrication Consumption
- Consumes up to 1900 liter less lube oil per year than comparable models
- Longer lubricant change and oil change intervals
Complete Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Rating | text | 1560 ekW @1.0pf | ||||
| Fuel Type | text | Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas | ||||
| Maximum Electrical Efficiency | text | 43.30% | ||||
| Frequency | text | 50 or 60 Hz | ||||
| RPM | text | 1500 or 1800 rpm | ||||
| Engine Model | text | CG170-16 | ||||
| Displacement | measurement | 4320 | in³ | 70.8 | l | |
| Aspiration | text | TA | ||||
| Bore | measurement | 6.7 | in | 170 | mm | |
| Stroke | measurement | 7.7 | in | 195 | mm | |
| Length | measurement | 261.4 | in | 6640 | mm | |
| Width | measurement | 70 | in | 1778 | mm | |
| Height | measurement | 87 | in | 2210 | mm | |
| Dry Weight - Genset | measurement | 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