Wind Turbine Gearbox Failure Modes - A Brief (Presentation): NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)

Research output: NRELPresentation

Abstract

Wind turbine gearboxes are not always meeting 20-year design life. Premature failure of gearboxes increases cost of energy, turbine downtime, unplanned maintenance, gearbox replacement and rebuild, increased warranty reserves. The problem is widespread and affects most Original Equipment Manufacturers. Not caused by manufacturing practices. Need to improve gearbox reliability and reduce turbinedowntime.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages26
StatePublished - 2011

Publication series

NamePresented at the ASME/STLE 2011 International Joint Tribology Conference, 24-26 October 2011, Los Angeles, California

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/PR-5000-53084

Keywords

  • gearbox failure
  • Gearbox Reliability Collaborative (GRC)
  • gears
  • wind turbine gearbox failure modes

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