CG170B-20 2300 kW

CG170B-20 Gas Generator Sets

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Key Specs

Continuous Rating
2300 ekW @1.0pf
2300 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
45.00%
45.00%

Features At A Glance

Cat

High Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs

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

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
Cat

Optimized Lubrication Consumption

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

Product Specifications for CG170B-20

Continuous Rating 2300 ekW @1.0pf 2300 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%) Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
Maximum Electrical Efficiency 45.00% 45.00%
Maximum Standby Rating 2300 2300
Frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
RPM 1500 rpm 1500 rpm
Engine Model CG170B-20 CG170B-20
Aspiration TA TA
Bore 6.7 in 170 mm
Stroke 7.7 in 195 mm
Length 258 in 6556 mm
Width 67 in 1706 mm
Height 89 in 2263 mm
Dry Weight - Genset 47377 lb 21490 kg

CG170B-20 Standard Equipment

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 Optional Equipment

Cooling System

  • CHP Module
  • Electrical jacket water and aftercooler coolant pump
  • Stainless steel mixture cooler

Exhaust System

  • Optional Exhaust Muffler
  • SCR-System

Fuel System

  • Gas treatment
  • Gas analysis device
  • Low Heating Value (LHV) Intake Air Throttle Flap System - for gas with less than 4 kWh/mN^3 heating value. (50 Hz only)

General

  • Crankshaft vibration damper and guard

Lubrication

  • Base frame with extended lubrication oil volume
  • 24V - Lubrication pump option

Attachments

  • Generator RTD module
  • Neutral Ground - LV
  • Cross-Current CT - HV
  • Differential CTs - HV
  • PTs - HV

Vibration Isolators

  • Seismic Isolators

Certifications

  • 50 Hz Grid Code

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