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Wind power
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Lubrication of generator gearing in the wind power plant
Wind turbines with a diameter of 70 m (230 ft) are not unusual these days. Whether in the sea, in the plains or on the hills of the lower mountain ranges, these giants are popping up everywhere. Often promoted by governments, the technology for converting wind energy into electricity is spreading at a rapid pace. The investments are only worthwhile, however, when these wind power plants have a high availability and long service life. One of the most important processes in the generator gearbox is the lubrication of all moving parts. If it fails, the service life and the economic efficiency of the entire project are seriously affected.
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Dry run protection in the gearbox oil container with VEGASWING 51
The great weight of the rotor places heavy demands on all components of the bearings and the transmission. Much depends on good lubrication to avoid wear. Dry run or inadequate lubrication of the transmission would have a fatal effect on the service life of the entire facility. Using VEGASWING 51 is a cost-effective way of saving the equipment from dry run damage. With a tuning fork only 40 mm long, it fits into practically any oil container, no matter what shape or size. Its millimetre-exact switching ensures steady, maintenance-free operation of the wind power plant.
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VEGASWING 51
- process-independent switching point
- setup without adjustment
- high reliability
- favourable price for a measurement loop
- intensive fault monitoring
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