CG170 Gas Generator Set

Product Description

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.

Generator Set Specifications

Continuous Rating
1560 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
43.30%
Frequency
50 or 60 Hz
RPM
1500 or 1800 rpm

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
CG170-16
Displacement
4320in³
Aspiration
TA
Bore
6.7in
Stroke
7.7in

Generator Set Dimensions

Length
261.4in
Width
70in
Height
87in
Dry Weight - Genset
32848.5lb

Standard Equipment

  • Air Inlet
    • Turbocharger with a water-cooled bearing case for all cylinder
    • One-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and sevice indicator
  • Control Panels
    • TEM (Total Electronic Management)
  • Cooling
    • Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
    • Electrical jacket water and aftercooler coolant pump
    • flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
    • Cat flanges on SCAC circuit
  • Exhaust
    • PEARL/Low resistence exhaust system
    • Closed crankcase ventilation system
  • Fuel System
    • Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system
    • Pre-chamber spark plugs
    • Electronic fuel metering valve
  • Generator
    • Busbar connections
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • closed-coupled generator result in no torque transmission to the base frame
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Reactive droop
    • 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
    • grid code generator
  • Starting/charging
    • 24V starting motors
    • Battery disconnect switch
  • General
    • Crankshaft vibration damper and guard

Optional Equipment

  • Air Inlet
    • Mounting stand
    • Air cleaner with precleaner
  • Cooling
    • CHP skid
  • Grid Code Compliance
    • 50Hz: Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy, Poland, and Netherlands