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Wind Turbine Gearbox Failure Modes - A Brief (Presentation)

Conference ·
OSTI ID:1029417
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.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Wind and Water Technologies Office (EE-4W)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1029417
Report Number(s):
NREL/PR-5000-53084
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English