High Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs
- Up to 45% electrical efficiency with Natural Gas
- 43.6% electrical efficiency with biogas
- Electrical output up to 2,300 kWel
- Reduced vibration and stress on components
CG170B-20 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-20 (1610kW-2300kW) Gas Generator models offer the optimal balance between profitability and reliability through state-of-the-art components.
- Continuous Rating
- 2300 ekW @1.0pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Maximum Electrical Efficiency
- 45.00%
- Maximum Standby Rating
- 2300
- Specifications
- Features
- Standard Equipment
Specifications
| Continuous Rating | 2300 ekW @1.0pf |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%) |
| Maximum Electrical Efficiency | 45.00% |
| Maximum Standby Rating | 2300 |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| RPM | 1500 rpm |
Features
Compact Size, High Profitability
- Compact design that delivers up to 15% 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 Cleaner
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Turbocharger with a water-cooled bearing case
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2 Single-stage, single-element intake air filters with service indicator
Cooling System
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Flange connections for all fluids VG-type or ISO-flanges
Exhaust System
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PEARL/Low resistence exhaust system
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Exhaust wastegate
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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
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Zero pressure & Pre pressured gas train
General
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External free standing combustion air preheating unit
Lubrication
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Electric prelubrication pump
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Electric preheating
Protection System
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Explosion Relief Valves
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Flame Arresters
Starting/Charging
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24V starting motors
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Battery disconnect switch
Attachments
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Anti-condensation space heater
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Busbar connections: left or right
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Winding temperature detectors
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3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
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Reactive droop
Control Panel
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TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management System)
Vibration Isolators
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Spring Isolators
Certifications
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2006/42/EC & 2006/95/EC, Declaration of Incorporation, Eurasian Conformity (EAC), Turkey certification, Ukraine certification, Nigeria Soncap certificate, Uzbekistan certificate (all 50 Hz only)
Optional Equipment
Cooling System
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CHP Module
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Electrical jacket water and aftercooler coolant pump
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Stainless steel mixture cooler
Exhaust System
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Optional Exhaust Muffler
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SCR-System
Fuel System
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Gas treatment
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Gas analysis device
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Low Heating Value (LHV) Intake Air Throrrle Flap System - for gas with less than 4 heating value. (50 Hz only)
General
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Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
Lubrication
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Base frame with extended lubrication oil volume
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24V - Lubrication pump option
Attachments
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Generator RTD module
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Neutral Ground - LV
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Cross-Current CT - HV
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Differential CTs - HV
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PTs - HV
Vibration Isolators
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Seismic Isolators
Certifications
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50 Hz Grid Code