CG170B-16

CG170B-16

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.

Continuous Rating 1840 ekW @1.0pf 1840 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 44.70% 44.70%

Technicial Specifications

Generator Set Specifications
Continuous Rating 1840 ekW @1.0pf 1840 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 44.70% 44.70%
Maximum Standby Rating 1840 1840
Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz
RPM 1500 rpm 1500 rpm
Engine Specifications
Engine Model CG170B-16 CG170B-16
Aspiration TA TA
Bore 6.7 in 170 mm
Stroke 7.7 in 195 mm
Generator Set Dimensions
Length 240 in 6100 mm
Width 67 in 1710 mm
Height 86 in 2190 mm
Dry Weight - Genset 38360 lb 17400 kg

Advantages and Features

High Efficiency, Lower Operating Costs

  • Up to 44.7% electrical efficiency with Natural Gas
  • 43.6% electrical efficiency with biogas
  • Electrical output up to 1,840 kWel
  • Reduced vibration and stress on components

Compact Size, High Profitability

  • Compact design that delivers up to 18% 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

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
    • TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management System)
  • Cooling
    • flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
    • Electrical jacket water and aftercooler coolant pump
    • Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
    • ANSI/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
  • Exhaust
    • PEARL/Low resistence exhaust system
    • Exhaust waste gate for the CG170B-16
    • Closed crankcase ventilation system
  • Fuel system
    • Electronic fuel metering valve
    • Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system
    • Pre-chamber spark plugs
  • Generator
    • closed-coupled generator result in no torque transmission to the base frame
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Busbar connections
    • 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
    • grid code generator
    • Reactive droop
    • Anti-condensation space heater
  • 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