Gas generator sets

CG170-16

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.

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Generator Set Specifications
Continuous Rating1560 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel TypeNatural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency43.30%
Frequency50 or 60 Hz
RPM1500 or 1800 rpm
Engine Specifications
Engine ModelCG170-16
Displacement4320 in³
AspirationTA
Bore6.7 in
Stroke7.7 in
Generator Set Dimensions
Length261.4 in
Width70 in
Height87 in
Dry Weight - Genset32848.5 lb

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
  • Gas Generator Set 50 and 60 Hz Ratings Guide
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  • CG170 Model Series Brochure
    application/pdf
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  • Electric Power Rating Guide
    application/pdf
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Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations