CG260-16 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 | 4500 / 4050 ekW @1.0pf | ||||
| Fuel Type | text | Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%) | ||||
| Maximum Electrical Efficiency | text | 44.60 / 44.3% |
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Generator Set Specifications
| Name | Type | Value | Unit Value (Imperial) | Unit Name | Unit Value (Metric) | Unit Name (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Rating | text | 4500 / 4050 ekW @1.0pf | ||||
| Fuel Type | text | Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%) | ||||
| Maximum Electrical Efficiency | text | 44.60 / 44.3% | ||||
| Maximum Standby Rating | text | 4500 ekW | ||||
| Frequency | text | 50 / 60 Hz | ||||
| RPM | text | 1000 / 900 rpm | ||||
| Engine Model | text | CG260-16 | ||||
| Displacement | measurement | 16586 | in³ | 271.8 | l | |
| Stroke | measurement | 12.6 | in | 320 | mm | |
| Bore | measurement | 10.2 | in | 260 | mm | |
| Aspiration | text | TA | ||||
| Length | measurement | 371 | in | 9420 | mm | |
| Width | measurement | 110 | in | 2794 | mm | |
| Height | measurement | 133 | in | 3390 | mm | |
| Dry Weight - Genset | measurement | 117505 | lb | 53299.4 | kg |
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet
- One-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and sevice indicator
- Turbocharger with a water-cooled bearing case for all cylinder
Control Panels
- TEM (Total Electronic Management)
Cooling
- flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
- Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
- Electrical jacket water and aftercooler coolant pump
Exhaust
- Closed crankcase ventilation system
- Exhaust waste gate for the CG260-16
Fuel system
- Pre-chamber spark plugs
- Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system
- Electronic fuel metering valve
Generator
- Reactive droop
- 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
- Winding temperature detectors
- Grid code generator
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Closed-coupled generator result in no torque transmission to the base frame
- Busbar connections
Starting/Charging
- Compressed air engine start
General
- Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
Optional Equipment
Cooling
- CHP skid
Grid Code Compliance
- 50Hz: Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy, Poland, and Netherlands