New Approaches Enhance Gearbox Durability and Operational Efficiency
Like any modern industrial sector, the success of the wind energy industry depends on continuous innovation across its component suppliers. As turbines grow larger and more powerful, rapid technological advancement throughout the supply chain is essential to balance efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness. A critical, but often overlooked, area of innovation lies in lubrication, which is key to reducing friction, protecting components, and lowering maintenance costs and downtime.
By Michael L. Blumenfeld, ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company, USA
