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CG170-16 K Gas Generator Sets

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CG170-16 K

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Cat® CG170-16 K (1050kW-1500kW) Gas Generator models deliver higher electrical efficiency and more recoverable heat, all while reducing carbon emissions.

Continuous Rating
1500 ekW
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
40.90%
Frequency
50 or 60 Hz
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  • Specifications
  • Features
  • Standard Equipment

Specifications

Generator Set Specifications specifications
Continuous Rating 1500 ekW
Fuel Type Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency 40.90%
Frequency 50 or 60 Hz
RPM 1500 or 1800 rpm

Features

Savings

On owning and operating costs from improved efficiency

Savings on Service

Extended maintenance intervals leading to lower service costs

Lower lube oil consumption

leading to lower service costs and extended maintenance intervals

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet
  • Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator
  • Turbocharger for the CG170K comes with a water-cooled bearing case
Control Panels
  • TEM(Total Electronic Management)
Exhaust
  • Closed crankcase ventilation system
  • Low resistence exhaust system
Cooling
  • Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and after cooler
  • Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
  • Flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
Fuel system
  • Electronic fuel metering valve
  • Pre-chamber spark plugs
  • Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system
Generator
  • Reactive droop
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Busbar connections
Starting/Charging
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • 24V starting motors
General
  • Crankshaft vibration damper and guard

Optional Equipment

Air Inlet

  • Mounting stand
  • Air cleaner with precleaner

Cooling

  • CHP skid