CG170 Gas Generator Set
Gas Generator Sets
Details
Continuous Rating
1500 ekW
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
40.90%
Overview
1500 kW 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.
Benefits
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
Specifications
Full Specifications
- Generator Set Specifications
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Continuous Rating
1500 ekWFuel Type
Natural GasMaximum Electrical Efficiency
40.90%Frequency
50 or 60 HzRPM
1500 or 1800 rpm
- Engine Specifications
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Engine Model
CG170K-16Displacement
4320 in³Aspiration
TABore
6.7 inStroke
7.7 in
- Generator Set Dimensions
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Length
261 inWidth
71 inHeight
87 inDry Weight - Genset
32848 lb
Equipment
- Standard Equipment
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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
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Air Inlet
- Mounting stand
- Air cleaner with precleaner
Cooling
- CHP skid