Thermal modelling of a small wind turbine gearbox for condition monitoring

B. Corley; J. Carroll; A.S. McDonald

Thermal modelling of a small wind turbine gearbox for condition monitoring

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Abstract

This paper details the development of a mathematical thermal model of a small wind turbine gearbox for use in condition monitoring. The model was optimised and partially validated using experimental data from a wind turbine drivetrain test rig. The model was then used to mimic bearing faults, by simulating additional heat losses at respective faulty components. The extent to which the thermal behaviour changed as a result of a fault was studied, with a view to use such an approach to detect and locate faults.

Original language	English
Pages	1-6
Number of pages	6
Publication status	Published - 26 Sept 2018
Event	The 7th International Conference on Renewable Power Generation (RPG2018) - DTU, Lyngby, Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 26 Sept 2018 → 27 Sept 2018 https://events.theiet.org/rpg/index.cfm

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Conference	The 7th International Conference on Renewable Power Generation (RPG2018)
Country/Territory	Denmark
City	Copenhagen
Period	26/09/18 → 27/09/18
Internet address	https://events.theiet.org/rpg/index.cfm

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gearbox
wind turbine
condition monitoring
thermal modelling

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Thermal modelling of a small wind turbine gearbox for condition monitoring

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