The versatility of the C175 makes it ideal for a variety of applications.

• Continuous – A continuous rating has a typical load factor of 70% to 100% with no limit on the number of hours per year. Typical peak demand is 100% of continuous rated kW for 100% of operating hours. Typical applications include base load, utility or co-generation.
  
  
• Prime – A prime rating has a typical load factor of 60% to 70% with no limit on the number of hours per year. Typical peak demand is 100% of prime rated kW with 10% overload available for emergency use for up to one hour in 12. Typical applications include industrial, pumping, construction, peak shaving or co-generation.
  
  
• Standby – A standby rating has a typical load factor of 70% or less with variable load for about 200 hours per year. Maximum expected usage is 500 hours. Typical peak demand is 80% of the standby rated kW with 100% of the rating available for the duration of an emergency outage. Typical applications include building service standby and enclosure or sheltered environments.
  
  
• Load Management – Used to shave peaks or contribute back to the utility.