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CG170-16 Gas Generator Sets

CG170-16 K 1500 kW

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CG170-16 K

 CG170-16 K
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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.

Cogeneration Up to 8% Savings

On owning and operating costs from improved efficiency

Up to 24% Savings on Service

Extended maintenance intervals leading to lower service costs

Lower lube oil consumption

leading to lower service costs and extended maintenance intervals

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CG170-16 K 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

CG170-16 K Optional Equipment

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Air Inlet

  • Mounting stand
  • Air cleaner with precleaner

Cooling

  • CHP skid

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Electric Power CG170-16 K
CG170-16 K
Maximum Continuous Rating
1500 ekW
1500 ekW
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
40.9%
40.9%
Selected Model
Electric Power CG170-12
CG170-12
Maximum Continuous Rating
1200 ekW @1.0pf
1200 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
43.40%
43.40%
Model Details
Electric Power CG170-16
CG170-16
Maximum Continuous Rating
1560 ekW @1.0pf
1560 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
43.30%
43.30%
Model Details

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