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
CG170B-16 Gas Generator Sets
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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Cat® CG170B-16 (1840kW) Gas Generator models offer the optimal balance between profitability and reliability through state-of-the-art components.
- Continuous Rating
- 1840 ekW @1.0pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Maximum Electrical Efficiency
- 44.70%
- Maximum Standby Rating
- 1840
- Specifications
- Features
- Standard Equipment
Specifications
| Continuous Rating | 1840 ekW @1.0pf |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%) |
| Maximum Electrical Efficiency | 44.70% |
| Maximum Standby Rating | 1840 |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| RPM | 1500 rpm |
Features
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
Savings
On owning and operating costs from improved efficiency
Digital Plant Control
Total Plant and Energy Management System (TPEM) gives you comprehensive and flexible digital control of your generator set's efficiency and performance helping to reduce planning and installation costs.
Standard Equipment
Air Inlet
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Turbocharger with a water-cooled bearing case for all cylinder
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One-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and sevice indicator
Control Panels
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TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management System)
Cooling
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flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
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Electrical jacket water and aftercooler coolant pump
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Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
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ANSI/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
Exhaust
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PEARL/Low resistence exhaust system
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Exhaust waste gate for the CG170B-16
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Closed crankcase ventilation system
Fuel system
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Electronic fuel metering valve
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Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system
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Pre-chamber spark plugs
Generator
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closed-coupled generator result in no torque transmission to the base frame
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Winding temperature detectors
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Busbar connections
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3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
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grid code generator
Starting/Charging
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24V starting motors
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Battery disconnect switch
General
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Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
Optional Equipment
Cooling
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CHP skid
Grid Code Compliance
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50Hz: Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy, Poland, and Netherlands