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Caterpillar 3.2 Megawatt Cogeneration Plant (CHP) Power Plant - Tradex Global Inc

Item Number: 6171C6C72205F
Listed On: 10/22/2021

Power Plant - 3.2 MW Cogeneration Plant (CHP)

MANUFACTURER

Caterpillar

YEAR CLOSED 

2011

PLANT TYPE

Power Plant - 3.2 MW Cogeneration Plant (CHP)

CAPACITY

3.2 MW

STATUS

Cleaned and Available

BRIEF OVERVIEW

3.2 MW Gas Fired Co-Generation combined heat and power plant.  With (4) 800 KW Caterpillar natural gas-fired, after-cooled, lean burn 3516 90 LE reciprocating engine generator sets each rated at 820kWe output at 480V at the generator terminals.

 

This chp plant is in excellent condition. All four generators operate at a base load of 700KW, though are capable and have run at their 800KW nameplate. All units are operated on a 24/7 basis with very little downtime for anything other than scheduled maintenance.

UPGRADES

The units have been maintained in accordance with Caterpillar specifications by full time Caterpillar mechanic from the local Caterpillar dealership. Every 1,000 hours, oil samples are taken to ensure the engines are working according to specifications with wear within parameters set by the manufacturer. Every 2,000 operating hours, Caterpillar changes all oils and filters, and performs a valve bridge and lash adjustment.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The plant was built in 1988 of entirely new components. Building was constructed specifically to house the plant.

Major components of the plant are (4) Caterpillar G3516 SITA engines, mated to Caterpillar SR-4 or SR-4B generators rated at 800KW, 480V, 1200A. The plant is designed to run on Natural Gas, (2) 420 Ton Trane Absorption Chillers, and one Recold chiller unit. All energy is recovered through a system of exhaust and cooling water heat recovery units. The units have wet exhaust systems that capture the exhaust heat, as well as the cooling water heat in a shell and tube heat exchanger (one for each generator).  Exhaust gas temperature is     

  

approximately 800°F, and block water enters the heat exchanger at 205°F. After the heat exchanger, water enters the two absorption chillers at 230°F. Engine intake water is approximately 200°F after processing through the chillers. The generator turbos (two each) are cooled through a closed cooling loop with a Recold unit as the cooling device, built in approximately 2009.





 

MAJOR EQUIPMENT

Stock Number

Description

216310      

12KV 3? 3W Transformer, built by RSE Sierra. Built 2000.

216311

Unused Ro-Flow Rotary Natural Gas Compressor, manufactured by A.C. Compressor Corp. Model 10GB, SN 4002-77978-1 Inlet pressure 10PSIG, outlet pressure 35PSIG. 431CFM Inlet Volume, 350°F max discharge temp, 865RPM

216312

800KW Caterpillar Natural Gas Generator Set Number 20502. Cat Engine Model G3516 SITA SN 3RC00095, 1085HP, built 1986. Operating speed 1200RPMs. Generator Model Number SR-4B, 800KW, 3 phase, 4 wire, 480V/1200A. Exciter 27V/80A, max temperature rise 115°C by resistance. Paired with a vertical heat exchanger 5’3”diax12’H

216313

800KW Caterpillar Natural Gas Generator Set Number 20502. Cat Engine Model G3516 SITA SN 3RC00088, 1085HP, built 1986. Operating speed 1200RPMs. Generator Model Number SR-4, 800KW, 3 phase, 4 wire, 480V/1200A. Exciter 27V/80A, max temperature rise 115°C by resistance.

216314

800KW Caterpillar Natural Gas Generator Set Number 20502. Cat Engine Model G3516 SITA SN 3RC00096, 1085HP, built 1986. Operating speed 1200RPMs. Generator Model Number SR-4B, 800KW, 3 phase, 4 wire, 480V/1200A. Exciter 27V/80A, max temperature rise 115°C by resistance.

216315

800KW Caterpillar Natural Gas Generator Set Number 20502. Cat Engine Model G3516 SITA SN 3RC0089, 1085HP, built 1986. Operating speed 1200RPMs. Generator Model Number SR-4B, 800KW, 3 phase, 4 wire, 480V/1200A. Exciter 27V/80A, max temperature rise 115°C by resistance.

216316



 

5HP Skid Mounted Air Compressor with 40 gallon tank, manufactured by Industrial Air Machine

216317

Recold evaporative fluid cooler, manufactured by SPX (Marley), model JWH70C, serial JW-10026871-A1.

216318

60HP Allis-Chalmers pump, 1750GPM, 175PSI, 1750RM. Impellor diameter 10.70, frame 670

216319

60HP Allis-Chalmers pump, 1750GPM, 175PSI, 1750RM. Impellor diameter 10.70, frame 670

216320

60HP Allis-Chalmers pump, 1750GPM, 175PSI, 1750RM. Impellor diameter 10.70, frame 670

216321

420 Ton Trane Absorption Chiller, model ABSC05J4HF3BCF. Evaporator pass 3, absorber pass 2, conc. Pass hot water 2.

216322

420 Ton Trane Absorption Chiller, model ABSC05J4LG1D1BADUPS1. Max Conc. Input 348°F, 14PSIG Steam. Type DL2623-2719-01

216324

Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger