CG170-12

CG170-12

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.

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%

Technicial Specifications

Generator Set Specifications
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%
Frequency 50 or 60 Hz 50 or 60 Hz
RPM 1500 rpm 1500 rpm
Engine Specifications
Engine Model CG170-12 CG170-12
Displacement 3240 in³ 53.1 l
Aspiration TA TA
Bore 6.7 in 170 mm
Stroke 7.7 in 195 mm
Generator Set Dimensions
Length 235 in 5970 mm
Width 70 in 1778 mm
Height 87 in 2210 mm
Dry Weight - Genset 28659.8 lb 13000 kg

Advantages and Features

High Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs

  • Miller cycle timing with combustion chamber and spark plug improvement help on saving up to 15% fuel gas per year
  • CG170 (non-miller) is optimized for Island-Mode capability
  • Gearbox helps limit wear and tear on engine components, lowering operating costs and increasing availability

Low installation, Building and Operating Costs

  • Extended maintenance intervals up to 64,000 Oh
  • Low fuel consumption due to improved combustion chamber and pre-chamber spark-plugs
  • Flexible fields of application also with fluctuating gas qualities due to Total Electronic Management (TEM)
  • Optimized oil management

Optimized Lubrication Consumption

  • Consumes up to 1900 liter less lube oil per year than comparable models<\li>
  • Longer lubricant change and oil change intervals<\li>

Standard Equipment

  • 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
    • Electrical jacket water and aftercooler coolant pump
    • Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
    • flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
  • Exhaust
    • PEARL/Low resistence exhaust system
    • Closed crankcase ventilation system
    • Exhaust waste gate for the CG170-12
  • Fuel system
    • Electronic fuel metering valve
    • Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system
    • Pre-chamber spark plugs
  • Generator
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Reactive droop
    • 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • closed-coupled generator result in no torque transmission to the base frame
    • Busbar connections
    • grid code generator
  • Starting/Charging
    • 24V starting motors
    • Battery disconnect switch
  • General
    • Crankshaft vibration damper and guard

Optional Equipment

  • Cooling
    • CHP skid
  • Grid Code Compliance
    • 50Hz: Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy, Poland, and Netherlands