Main Bearing Dynamics in Three-Point Suspension Drivetrains for Wind Turbines: National Wind Technology Center (NWTC), NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)

Latha Sethuraman, Yi Guo

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Abstract

This work discusses the dynamics of main bearing behavior in three-point suspension drivetrains for wind turbines. Three failure mitigation approaches and preliminary results are presented.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages33
StatePublished - 2015

Publication series

NamePresented at AWEA WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition, 18-21 May 2015, Orlando, Florida

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/PR-5000-64311

Keywords

  • carrier bearing
  • clearance
  • large bearing
  • main bearing failures
  • NREL

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy

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