Diesel generator set - VOLVO BC-V173D-50 (138 kW / 173 kVA)
BOCHI POWER Volvo gensets use Volvo Penta TAD series engines with electronic management and low emissions, built for continuous duty in demanding environments and integrated by BOCHI POWER.
| Model | BC-V173D-50 |
| Standby power | 173 kVA / 138 kW |
| Prime power | 156 kVA / 125 kW |
| Engine | TAD731GE |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Voltage | Multi-voltage 110/208 - 277/480 V |
| Phases | Three-phase, four-wire |
| Dimensions (mm) | 2300 x 900 x 1500 |
| Type | Open set |
Built, integrated and tested by BOCHI POWER.
Overview
The Diesel Generator Set - VOLVO BC-V173D-50 (138 kW / 173 kVA) is a 173 kVA / 138 kW standby diesel generator set, built around a TAD731GE engine and open type configuration. It delivers 50 Hz, three-phase four-wire, at 110/208 V – 277/480 V.
At this rating the set backs up a whole building or production line: process plants, industrial units and commercial centres where an outage is not an inconvenience but a production stop with a direct cost. BCP’s Volvo Penta range spans 94 to 756 kVA with Volvo Penta power, intended for standby duty and for extended running depending on how the fuel and cooling system is specified.
Typical applications
- Industrial units and process plants
- Logistics and distribution centres
- Hospitals and corporate buildings
- Food and beverage plants
- Infrastructure and civil works
Standby and prime ratings
The standby rating (173 kVA / 138 kW) is what the set delivers during a grid outage, for a limited number of hours a year and without sustained overload. The prime rating (PRP) allows continuous duty with varying load. Sizing starts from the real load in kW, corrected by power factor, with headroom left for motor starting.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between standby and prime?
Standby is the power available in an emergency, limited to a set number of hours a year; prime is what the set can sustain continuously with varying load. A set sized for standby should not be used as prime generation without re-checking the duty.
What voltage and connection does the BC-V173D-50 deliver?
It is offered at 110/208 V – 277/480 V, three-phase four-wire, 50 Hz. Final nameplate voltage is fixed at order stage according to the site network and the transfer arrangement.
Is one set of this size better than two smaller ones?
It depends on criticality. A single set simplifies maintenance and footprint; two units give N+1 redundancy but double the capital cost and the service plan.
More from the range
Full Volvo Penta range: Volvo Penta diesel generator sets · all series and ratings · generator set catalogue · request a quote.
Similar power ratings
- BC-V155D-50 — 155 kVA
- BC-V206D-50 — 206 kVA
- BC-V138D-50 — 138 kVA
- BC-V220D-50 — 220 kVA
Specifications
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Brand | VOLVO PENTA |
| Engine Model | TAD731GE |
| Voltage (V) | 110/208V 127/220V 230/400V 254/440V 277/480V |
| Power (kW) | 138 |
| Emission Standards | T 2 |
| Phases | Three-phase four-wire system |
| Generator Set | |
|---|---|
| Generator set model | BC-V173D-50 |
| Generator set series | Diesel series |
| Generator set structure type | Open type |
| Others | |
|---|---|
| Rating (kVA) | 173 |