Using Oil Analysis Data from Wind Turbine Gearboxes
Wind turbines are sophisticated machines, operating in demanding environments. Therefore, it is very important to select the right lubricant as the proper oil choice can improve wind turbine availability. This article focuses on the challenges in wind turbine lubrication, specifically addressing the use of the synthetic gear oil Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 in the main wind turbine gearbox.By Richard Russo, Kevin Harrington and Sandra Legay, ExxonMobil Fuels & Lubricants
