CG170B-16 Gas Generator Set
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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Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Rating | text | 1840 ekW @1.0pf | ||||
| Fuel Type | text | Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%) | ||||
| Maximum Electrical Efficiency | text | 44.70% |
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Features & Benefits
High Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs
- Up to 44.7% electrical efficiency with Natural Gas
- 43.6% electrical efficiency with biogas
- Electrical output up to 1,840 kWel
- Reduced vibration and stress on components
Compact Size, High Profitability
- Compact design that delivers up to 18% more power output at the same size as its predecessor
- Long maintenance intervals (up to 80,000 hours)
- Available in different applications, such as natural gas, biogas, wellhead- and propane gas operation
- Maximum flexibility through different engine variants
Optimized Lubrication Consumption
- Consumes ~0.15g/kWh
- Reduced lube oil temperature through better cooling performance
- Savings of up to 3,000 liters of lube oil per year compared to comparable gensets
Complete Specifications
Generator Set Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Rating | text | 1840 ekW @1.0pf | ||||
| Fuel Type | text | Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%) | ||||
| Maximum Electrical Efficiency | text | 44.70% | ||||
| Maximum Standby Rating | text | 1840 | ||||
| Frequency | text | 50 Hz | ||||
| RPM | text | 1500 rpm | ||||
| Engine Model | text | CG170B-16 | ||||
| Aspiration | text | TA | ||||
| Bore | measurement | 6.7 | in | 170 | mm | |
| Stroke | measurement | 7.7 | in | 195 | mm | |
| Length | measurement | 240 | in | 6100 | mm | |
| Width | measurement | 67 | in | 1710 | mm | |
| Height | measurement | 86 | in | 2190 | mm | |
| Dry Weight - Genset | measurement | 38360 | lb | 17400 | 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
- TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management System)
Cooling
- flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
- Electrical jacket water and aftercooler coolant pump
- Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
- ANSI/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
Exhaust
- PEARL/Low resistence exhaust system
- Exhaust waste gate for the CG170B-16
- Closed crankcase ventilation system
Fuel system
- Electronic fuel metering valve
- Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system
- Pre-chamber spark plugs
Generator
- closed-coupled generator result in no torque transmission to the base frame
- Winding temperature detectors
- Busbar connections
- 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
- grid code generator
- Reactive droop
- Anti-condensation space heater
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