IMPROVING REALIBILITY OF WIND TURBINE GEARBOXES THROUGHT OIL ANALISIS

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2012

Authors

Graca, B (Author) Other; Jorge Seabra (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: Proceedings ICEM15 - 15th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics

ICEM15 - 15th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics

Porto, 22-27 July 2012

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Authenticus ID: P-005-K4A

Abstract (EN): Wind turbine gearbox failures represent dramatic consequences in terms of turbine availability to generate energy as well on maintenance and operating costs. In order to improve reliability, several approaches are being applied and continually developed. One of those, rely on the lubrication field: the lubricating oil in the gearbox must guarantee a good lubrication of their surfaces independently of the operating conditions. For that, it is essential to keep it free of contamination and with capabilities to protect surfaces from abnormal wear, extending the life of the wind turbine gearbox. This paper will focus the important contributions that an effective oil analysis program can provide to increase reliability and availability of wind turbines, minimizing maintenance costs associated with oil change outs, labour, repairs and downtime. Information to assess lubricant condition, contamination and mechanical wear can be successfully achieved if there is a strategic combination of techniques and, more important, an accurately understood of the results obtained.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 13