LY1600GL-Z

Technical Parameters of LY1600GL‐Z Biogas L.V. Genset (50Hz)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

High-Capacity Biogas Power Generation for Industrial & Utility Applications

The LY1600GL-Z Biogas Generator Set is a high-output, low-voltage power generation solution engineered for large-scale biogas and renewable energy projects. Equipped with the powerful LY16V170-Z gas engine, this genset delivers a stable 1430 kW electrical output at 50 Hz while maintaining excellent fuel utilization and environmental performance. It is ideally suited for continuous-duty operation in demanding CHP and waste-to-energy applications.

Applications

Large-scale biogas power plants
Municipal wastewater treatment facilities
Landfill gas power generation
Agricultural and livestock waste energy projects
Industrial combined heat and power (CHP) systems

Environmental and Operational Advantages

Stable performance under continuous full-load operation
High-efficiency alternator for reliable power output
Designed for variable biogas composition
Ideal for distributed energy and grid-parallel operation

Rated Power

1430 kW

Frequency

50 Hz

Voltage

400 V

Engine Model

LY16V170-Z

Fuel Type

Biogas

Startup Method

Electric, DC 24 V

Total Efficiency

86.1 %

Gas Generator Technical Specifications

The data is for reference only, and the actual data shall be subject to the calculation of gas composition from specific project.

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Engine Model

Engine Model	Tolerance	Unit	LY16V170-Z
Engine Output Power	–	kW	1479
Rated Rotation Speed	–	r/min	1500
Average Effective Pressure	–	MPa	1.67
Exhaust Temperature	–	℃	≤550
Wet Exhaust Flow Rate	Approx.	kg/h	7597
Air Flow Rate for Combustion	±8%	kg/h	6770
Inlet Gas-Air Temperature After Intercooler	±5	℃	50
Ventilation Volume	Approx.	kg/h	39022

Technical Parameters of Engine

Parameter	Unit	Value
Bore / Stroke	mm	170 / 195
Displacement	dm³	70.8
Average Piston Speed	m/s	9.75
Lubricant Capacity	dm³	240
Lubricant Consumption Rate at 100% Load	g/kWh	≤0.3

Alternator

Parameter	Unit	Value
Efficiency	%	96.7

Energy Balance

Parameter	Tolerance	Unit	Value
Electrical Output Power		kW	1430
Heat from High Temperature Coolant	±8%	kW	917
Heat from Low Temperature Coolant	±8%	kW	99
Heat Generated by Cooling Exhaust Gas to 150°C	±8%	kW	730
Radiated Heat from the Engine	About	kW	55
Radiated Heat from the Generator	About	kW	49
Gas Fuel Consumption	±5%	kW	3575
Electrical Efficiency		%	41.0
Thermal Efficiency		%	45.1
Total Efficiency		%	86.1

System Parameters

Parameter	Unit	Value
Min. / Max. High Temperature Coolant Flow Rate	m³/h	55 / 75
Engine Kvs Value	m³/h	46
Low Temperature Coolant Flow Rate	m³/h	40
Intercooler Kvs Value	m³/h	72
Engine Coolant Capacity	dm³	151
Intercooler Coolant Capacity	dm³	52
High Temperature Coolant Temperature at Inlet / Outlet	℃	76 / 89
Low Temperature Coolant Temperature at Inlet / Outlet	℃	46 / 48.5
Max Exhaust Back-Pressure	kPa	5
Maximum Pressure Drop Before Air Filter	kPa	0.5
Gas Pressure Range	kPa	8～12
Startup Method and Battery Capacity		Electric startup & DC24V

Remarks

Exhaust emission: Dry exhaust gas with oxygen content 5%, NOx ≤500mg/Nm3
Engine power rating is based on the international standard ISO 3046/1
The volume of ventilation air at Delta T=15K, including the volume of air for combustion
Piping and lubricant heat exchangers are excluded
Frequency is 50Hz, voltage is 400V, power factor is 1.0. It is normal for the engine output power to fluctuate within a range of ±5%.
This power rating is an ideal value with ideal air source, temperature and humidity, elevation of 100m and other factors
The Kvs value refers to the flow rate with a pressure loss of 1 bar

Genset Specifications

Genset Model
LY1600GL-Z
Length	Approx.	mm	6820
Width	Approx.	mm	1700
Height	Approx.	mm	2615
Net Weight	Approx.	kg	15000

Noise
Sound power level	Frequency multiplication	Hz	32	63	125	250	500	1000	2000	4000	8000
Exhaust Noise	125	dB(A)	107	144	137	126	114	108	105	105	98
Genset Noise	110	dB(A)	94	95	96	98	99	101	99	106	103

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