CG170-12 K

CG170-12 KGas Generator Set

Cat® CG170-12 K (787.5kW-1125kW) Gas Generator models allow customers to transform biogas, methane, coal & more into useful power for their operations.

CG170-12

DESCRIPTION

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.Electric Power
  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs
  • Docs

Standard Equipment

  • Air Inlet
    • Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator
    • Turbocharger for the CG170K comes with a water-cooled bearing case
  • Control Panels
    • TEM(Total Electronic Management)
  • Exhaust
    • Low resistence exhaust system
    • Closed crankcase ventilation system
  • Cooling
    • Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
    • Flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
    • Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and after cooler
  • Fuel system
    • Pre-chamber spark plugs
    • Electronic fuel metering valve
    • Independently controlled cylinder monitoring and ignition system
  • Generator
    • Busbar connections
    • 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • Reactive droop
    • Anti-condensation space heater
  • Starting/Charging
    • 24V starting motors
    • Battery disconnect switch
  • General
    • Crankshaft vibration damper and guard

Optional Equipment

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
CG170-12 KGas Generator Set
Name:
CG170-12 K
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Generator Set Specifications

Continuous Rating
1125 ekW
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
40.90%
Frequency
50 or 60 Hz
RPM
1500 or 1800 rpm

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
CG170K-12
Displacement
3240 in³ / 53.1 l
Aspiration
TA
Bore
6.7 in / 170 mm
Stroke
7.7 in / 195 mm

Generator Set Dimensions

Length
235 in / 5970 mm
Width
71 in / 1810 mm
Height
87 in / 2210 mm
Dry Weight - Genset
28659.8 lb / 13000 kg

SEE HOW CG170-12 K COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Gas Generator Sets
CG170-12 K
CG170-12
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Continuous Rating
1125 ekW
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
40.90%
Frequency
50 or 60 Hz
RPM
1500 or 1800 rpm
Engine Model
CG170K-12
Displacement
3240 in³ / 53.1 l
Aspiration
TA
Bore
6.7 in / 170 mm
Stroke
7.7 in / 195 mm
Length
235 in / 5970 mm
Width
71 in / 1810 mm
Height
87 in / 2210 mm
Dry Weight - Genset
28659.8 lb / 13000 kg
Gas Generator Sets
CG170-12
CG170-12
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Continuous Rating
1200 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
43.40%
Frequency
50 or 60 Hz
RPM
1500 rpm
Engine Model
CG170-12
Displacement
3240 in³ / 53.1 l
Aspiration
TA
Bore
6.7 in / 170 mm
Stroke
7.7 in / 195 mm
Length
235 in / 5970 mm
Width
70 in / 1778 mm
Height
87 in / 2210 mm
Dry Weight - Genset
28659.8 lb / 13000 kg
Gas Generator Sets
CG170-16
CG170-16 Gas Generator Sets
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Continuous Rating
1560 ekW @1.0pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Biogas, Coal Gas
Maximum Electrical Efficiency
43.30%
Frequency
50 or 60 Hz
RPM
1500 or 1800 rpm
Engine Model
CG170-16
Displacement
4320 in³ / 70.8 l
Aspiration
TA
Bore
6.7 in / 170 mm
Stroke
7.7 in / 195 mm
Length
261.4 in / 6640 mm
Width
70 in / 1778 mm
Height
87 in / 2210 mm
Dry Weight - Genset
32848.5 lb / 14900 kg