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Cleanliness control and management of gearbox lubrication system in wind turbine generator
Wind turbine gearbox is one of the most expensive and critical components of the wind turbine generator system. Due to the extreme operating conditions encountered in the gearbox, there is little room for compromises, especially with the performance of the lubrication system. Gearbox lubricating fluid is one of the most important elements of the system—it is analogous to the blood in human body, performing key functions, which in the case of gearbox are maintaining proper lubricity and film thickness between the moving surfaces, heat absorption and its dissipation, suspension and transportation of the particulate debris, prevention of abrasion and corrosion, etc., in the lubrication system. Therefore, the optimum cleanliness level and health of the lubricating fluid is essential for satisfactory performance and service life of the wind turbine gearbox. The paper discusses the cleanliness control and management of the gearbox lubrication system. Examples of filtration related issues experienced in the field are also discussed.
Cleanliness control and management of gearbox lubrication system in wind turbine generator
Wind turbine gearbox is one of the most expensive and critical components of the wind turbine generator system. Due to the extreme operating conditions encountered in the gearbox, there is little room for compromises, especially with the performance of the lubrication system. Gearbox lubricating fluid is one of the most important elements of the system—it is analogous to the blood in human body, performing key functions, which in the case of gearbox are maintaining proper lubricity and film thickness between the moving surfaces, heat absorption and its dissipation, suspension and transportation of the particulate debris, prevention of abrasion and corrosion, etc., in the lubrication system. Therefore, the optimum cleanliness level and health of the lubricating fluid is essential for satisfactory performance and service life of the wind turbine gearbox. The paper discusses the cleanliness control and management of the gearbox lubrication system. Examples of filtration related issues experienced in the field are also discussed.
Cleanliness control and management of gearbox lubrication system in wind turbine generator
Zhang, Meixiang (author) / Yuan Liao, Zhi (author) / Farooq, Kal (author)
Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy ; 5 ; 021419-
2013-03-01
12 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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