CG260-16

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Maximum Continuous Rating: 4000 ekW @1.0pf; 4000 ekW @1.0pf

Fuel Type: Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Associated Gas, Synthesis Gas; Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Associated Gas, Synthesis Gas

Maximum Electrical Efficiency: 44.60%; 44.60%

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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.

Up to 35% Savings on Service

Extended maintenance intervals leading to lower service costs

Cogeneration Up to 9% Savings

On owning and operating costs from improved efficiency

Lower lube oil consumption

leading to lower service costs and extended maintenance intervals

High Reliability
- Anti-knock control and cylinder balancing protect the engine from overload and ensure reliable operation
- State-of-the-art turbocharger A140 with Wastegate ensures full performance even under high temperatures and higher altitudes
- Higher reliability and lower maintenance costs due to open combustion chamber technology
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High Availability, High Profitability
- Miller valve timing and optimized compression ratios ensure high efficiency and low fuels costs
- More profit for your plant
- Long maintenance intervals and general overhaul only after 80,000 oh allow an operation of 10 years without general overhaul
- Flexible fields of application also with fluctuating gas qualities due to Total Electronic Management (TEM)
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Optimized Lubrication Consumption
- Savings of up to 4,000 liters of lube oil per year compared to comparable gensets<\li>
- Improved components reduce lube oil consumption<\li>
- Lower operating costs due to 30% lower lube oil consumption in comparison to similar products<\li>
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Anti-knock control and cylinder balancing protect the engine from overload and ensure reliable operation
State-of-the-art turbocharger A140 with Wastegate ensures full performance even under high temperatures and higher altitudes
Higher reliability and lower maintenance costs due to open combustion chamber technology

Miller valve timing and optimized compression ratios ensure high efficiency and low fuels costs
More profit for your plant
Long maintenance intervals and general overhaul only after 80,000 oh allow an operation of 10 years without general overhaul
Flexible fields of application also with fluctuating gas qualities due to Total Electronic Management (TEM)

Savings of up to 4,000 liters of lube oil per year compared to comparable gensets<\li>
Improved components reduce lube oil consumption<\li>
Lower operating costs due to 30% lower lube oil consumption in comparison to similar products<\li>

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Product Specifications for CG260-16

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Generator Set Specification

Maximum Continuous Rating

4000 ekW @1.0pf 4000 ekW @1.0pf

Generator Set Specifications

Fuel Type	Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Associated Gas, Synthesis Gas Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Associated Gas, Synthesis Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency	44.60% 44.60%
Maximum Standby Rating	4500 ekW 4500 ekW
Frequency	60 Hz 60 Hz
RPM	900 rpm 900 rpm

Engine Specifications

Engine Model	CG260-16 CG260-16
Displacement	16586.0 in³ 271.8 l
Aspiration	TA TA
Bore	10.2 in 260.0 mm
Stroke	12.6 in 320.0 mm

Generator Set Dimensions

Length	371.0 in 9420.0 mm
Width	110.0 in 2794.0 mm
Height	133.0 in 3390.0 mm
Dry Weight - Genset	117505.0 lb 53299.4 kg

CG260-16 Standard Equipment

Air Inlet

One-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and sevice indicator

Turbocharger with a water-cooled bearing case for all cylinder

Control Panels

TEM (Total Electronic Management)

Cooling

flange connections for JW inlet and outlet

Jacket water and SCAC thermostats

Electrical jacket water and aftercooler coolant pump

Exhaust

Exhaust waste gate for the CG132B-16

Closed crankcase ventilation system

Fuel system

Electronic fuel metering valve

Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system

Pre-chamber spark plugs

Generator

Busbar connections

closed-coupled generator result in no torque transmission to the base frame

Reactive droop

3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control

grid code generator

Anti-condensation space heater

Winding temperature detectors

Starting/Charging

Battery disconnect switch

24V starting motors

General

Crankshaft vibration damper and guard

CG260-16 Optional Equipment

Cooling

CHP skid

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Electric Power Generation CG260-16

Maximum Continuous Rating: 4000 ekW @1.0pf; 4000 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type: Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Associated Gas, Synthesis Gas; Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Associated Gas, Synthesis Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency: 44.60%; 44.60%

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Electric Power Generation CG260-12

Maximum Continuous Rating: 3000 ekW @1.0pf; 3000 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type: Natural Gas, Coal Gas; Natural Gas, Coal Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency: 43.90%; 43.90%

Model Details

Electric Power Generation GCM34

Voltage: 3-13.8 kV; 3-13.8 kV
Bore: 13.39 in; 340.0 mm
Height: 201.0 in; 5101.0 mm

Model Details

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Up to 35% Savings on Service

Cogeneration Up to 9% Savings

Lower lube oil consumption

Product Specifications for CG260-16

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Generator Set Specifications

Engine Specifications

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CG260-16 Standard Equipment

Air Inlet

Control Panels

Cooling

Exhaust

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Starting/Charging

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CG260-16 Optional Equipment

Cooling

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