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Gas generator sets

CG170B-20

State-of-the-art components providing more power: the compact design, a focus on a wide range of applications and highest efficiency values of its class make sure of that. Managed by a smart and secure control system, the new CG170B series offers the optimal balance between profitability and reliability.

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High Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs

  • Up to 45% electrical efficiency with Natural Gas
  • 43.6% electrical efficiency with biogas
  • Electrical output up to 2,300 kWel
  • Reduced vibration and stress on components

Compact Size, High Profitability

  • Compact design that delivers up to 15% more power output at the same size as its predecessor
  • Long maintenance intervals (up to 80,000 hours)
  • Available in different applications, such as natural gas, biogas, wellhead- and propane gas operation
  • Maximum flexibility through different engine variants

Optimized Lubrication Consumption

  • Consumes ~0.15g/kWh
  • Reduced lube oil temperature through better cooling performance
  • Savings of up to 3,000 liters of lube oil per year compared to comparable gensets

Cogeneration Up to 13% Savings

On owning and operating costs from improved efficiency

Digital Plant Control

Total Plant and Energy Management System (TPEM) gives you comprehensive and flexible digital control of your generator set's efficiency and performance helping to reduce planning and installation costs.

Up to 25% hydrogen blended fuel option

Enables operation of up to 25% hydrogen blend (by volume) with pipeline natural gas fuel.

Generator Set Specifications
Continuous Rating2300 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel TypeNatural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
Maximum Electrical Efficiency45.00%
Maximum Standby Rating2300
Frequency50/60 Hz
RPM1500 rpm
Engine Specifications
Engine ModelCG170B-20
AspirationTA
Bore6.7 in
Stroke7.7 in
Generator Set Dimensions
Length258 in
Width67 in
Height89 in
Dry Weight - Genset47377 lb

Air Cleaner

  • Turbocharger with a water-cooled bearing case
  • 2 Single-stage, single-element intake air filters with service indicator

Cooling System

  • Flange connections for all fluids VG-type or ISO-flanges

Exhaust System

  • PEARL/Low resistence exhaust system
  • Exhaust wastegate
  • Closed crankcase ventilation system

Fuel System

  • Electronic fuel metering valve
  • Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system
  • Pre-chamber spark plugs
  • Zero pressure & Pre pressured gas train

General

  • External free standing combustion air preheating unit

Lubrication

  • Electric prelubrication pump
  • Electric preheating

Protection System

  • Explosion Relief Valves
  • Flame Arresters

Starting/Charging

  • 24V starting motors
  • Battery disconnect switch

Attachments

  • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Busbar connections: left or right
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
  • Reactive droop
  • Anti-condensation space heater

Control Panel

  • TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management System)

Vibration Isolators

  • Spring Isolators

Certifications

  • 2006/42/EC & 2006/95/EC, Declaration of Incorporation, Eurasian Conformity (EAC), Turkey certification, Ukraine certification, Nigeria Soncap certificate, Uzbekistan certificate (all 50 Hz only)
  • CG170B-20 60 Hz Spec Sheet
    application/pdf
  • CG170B-20 50 Hz Spec Sheet
    application/pdf
  • CG170B Model Series Brochure
    application/pdf
  • Electric Power Rating Guide
    application/pdf
  • Gas Generator Set 50 and 60 Hz Ratings Guide
    application/pdf

Need installed dimensions with enclosure and tank? See Model Configurations