Aligning Drive Trains in Wind Turbines

Alignment with Target Values Reduces Vibrations

Misalignment in the drive trains of wind turbines can cause vibrations that reduce the service life and availability of gears and generators. These errors can be identified by means of vibration measurements or by using condition monitoring systems.

By Dr Edwin Becker and Ole Holstein, PRÜFTECHNIK, Germany .

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