Overview
CG132B-12 600 KW
The Cat CG132B family of gas engines are perfectly tailored to the challenges of the power plant in an age of global value chains.
Gas Generator Sets CG132B-12
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- Continuous Rating
- 600 kW @1.0pf
- 600 kW @1.0pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Maximum Electrical Efficiency
- 43.3% / 42.4%
- 43.3% / 42.4%
Benefits
Up to 25% hydrogen blended fuel option
Enables operation of up to 25% hydrogen blend (by volume) with pipeline natural gas fuel.
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.
Robust
Improved oil management with optimized cylinder and turbo chargers set new standards in terms of durability and reliability.
Features At A Glance
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High Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs
High Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs
- Highest efficiency in its output class
- Up to 42.5% improved electrical efficiency
- Reduced vibration and stress on components
Low installation, Building and Operating Costs
Low installation, Building and Operating Costs
- Compact design with integrated fuel tanks for daily refilling
- Lower setup costs than comparable engines
- Reduced investment costs through expanses product scope and TPEM digital control system
- Long maintenance intervals (up to 80,000 hours)
- Optimized oil management
Optimized Lubrication Consumption
Optimized Lubrication Consumption
- Consumes less than 0.1g/kW of oil
Up to 66% lower lubricant consumption than comparable models - Longer lubricant change (up to 4,000 hours) and oil change intervals
Flexible Fuel Usage
Flexible Fuel Usage
- Our gas-mixer technology and Total Electronic Management System let you use a wide variety of gases, including problematic gases like digester, landfill and sewage gases
Flexible Fuel Usage
- Our gas-mixer technology and Total Electronic Management System let you use a wide variety of gases, including problematic gases like digester, landfill and sewage gases
Product Specifications for CG132B-12
Generator Set Specifications
| Continuous Rating | 600 kW @1.0pf 600 kW @1.0pf |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas, Biogas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%) Natural Gas, Biogas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%) |
| Maximum Electrical Efficiency | 43.3% / 42.4% 43.3% / 42.4% |
| Maximum Standby Rating | 600 kW 600 kW |
| Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz |
| RPM | 1500 / 1800 rpm 1500 / 1800 rpm |
Engine Specifications
| Engine Model | CG132 CG132 |
| Displacement | 1604.9 in³ 26.3 l |
| Aspiration | TA TA |
| Bore | 5.2 in 132 mm |
| Stroke | 6.3 in 160 mm |
Generator Set Dimensions
| Length | 151 in 3830 mm |
| Width | 70 in 1780 mm |
| Height | 85 in 2150 mm |
| Dry Weight - Genset | 15432 lb 7000 kg |
CG132B-12 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
- TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management System)
Cooling
- ANSI/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
- 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
- PEARL/Low resistence exhaust system
Fuel system
- Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system
- Electronic fuel metering valve
- Pre-chamber spark plugs
Generator
- Reactive droop
- grid code generator
- closed-coupled generator result in no torque transmission to the base frame
- Busbar connections
- Winding temperature detectors
- Anti-condensation space heater
- 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
Starting/Charging
- 24V starting motors
- Battery disconnect switch
General
- Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
CG132B-12 Optional Equipment
Air Inlet
- Mounting stand
- Air cleaner with precleaner
Cooling
- CHP skid
Grid Code Compliance
- 50Hz: Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy, Poland, and Netherlands
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Electric Power
CG132B-12
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- Continuous Rating
- 600 kW @1.0pf
- 600 kW @1.0pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Maximum Electrical Efficiency
- 43.3% / 42.4%
- 43.3% / 42.4%
Electric Power
CG132B-8
- Continuous Rating
- 400 ekW @1.0pf
- 400 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
- 43.1% / 42.1%
- 43.1% / 42.1%
Electric Power
CG132B-16
- Continuous Rating
- 800 kW @1.0pf
- 800 kW @1.0pf
- Fuel Type
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Natural Gas, Biogas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%)
- Maximum Electrical Efficiency
- 43.5% / 42.6%
- 43.5% / 42.6%
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