Reliable, Lightweight Transmissions For Off-Shore, Utility Scale Wind Turbines

[摘要] The objective of this project was to reduce the technical risk for a hydrostatic transmission based drivetrain for high-power utility-size wind turbines. A theoretical study has been performed to validate the reduction of cost of energy (CoE) for the wind turbine, identify risk mitigation strategies for the drive system and critical components, namely the pump, shaft connection and hydrostatic transmission (HST) controls and address additional benefits such as reduced deployment costs, improved torque density and improved mean time between repairs (MTBR).

[发布日期] 2012-10-25

[学科分类] 再生能源与代替技术

[关键词] Hydrostatic transmission;improved reliability;reduced capital cost and deployment cost;nacelle weight reduction;on-ground generator;drivetrain technology risk;extensive use of commercially available components;drivetrain scalability beyond 5 MW;hydraulic pump