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Analysis of the Gearbox Oil Maintenance Procedures in Wind Energy

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  • José Ramón del Álamo

    (Eolia Renovables, 29010 Málaga, Spain)

  • Mario J. Duran

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Malaga, 29016 Málaga, Spain)

  • Francisco J. Muñoz

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Malaga, 29016 Málaga, Spain)

Abstract

This work analyzes the impact of the operation and maintenance procedure on the condition of gearbox oil. The analytical results reveals how different scenarios modify them. The analysis is based on key operational data collected from 30 different multi-megawatt wind turbines at different locations in Spain with a variety of technologies from different top-tier manufacturers. The study includes various situations and decisions, such as leakage and replacement of oil, offline filter installation, oil brand change, substitution of valves, and even the position where the sample is taken and how these situations can provoke false warnings that trigger modifications in the operation and maintenance of wind farms with new unnecessary tasks and costs. The experimental results conclude that complete and reliable information is crucial when warning about risk situations. It is not possible to take appropriate actions without accurate information and consequently the spread of the problem cannot be stopped.

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  • José Ramón del Álamo & Mario J. Duran & Francisco J. Muñoz, 2020. "Analysis of the Gearbox Oil Maintenance Procedures in Wind Energy," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(13), pages 1-18, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:13:y:2020:i:13:p:3414-:d:379497
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    1. José Ramón del Álamo Salgado & Mario J. Durán Martínez & Francisco J. Muñoz Gutiérrez & Jorge Alarcon, 2021. "Analysis of the Gearbox Oil Maintenance Procedures in Wind Energy II," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(12), pages 1-18, June.
    2. Fausto Pedro García Márquez, 2022. "Special Issue on Advances in Maintenance Management," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(7), pages 1-4, March.
    3. Gang Li & Weidong Zhu, 2022. "A Review on Up-to-Date Gearbox Technologies and Maintenance of Tidal Current Energy Converters," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(23), pages 1-24, December.

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