As demand for wind energy intensifies, turbine reliability and efficiency are paramount. In this context, lubrication plays a vital - yet often underestimated - role…
As demand for wind energy intensifies, turbine reliability and efficiency are paramount. In this context, lubrication plays a vital - yet often underestimated - role. Over the years, lubrication technology has been an important problem-solver for the industry. From preventing micro-pitting, to enhancing cold-temperature fluidity and resisting white etching cracks, lubrication formulators have continually met the evolving demands of wind power. And now, as extending oil drain intervals becomes increasingly integral to productivity and cost management, we're on the cusp of another breakthrough: “lifetime lubrication”.
Exxon Mobil’s Michael L. Blumenfeld has been one of the team working on an advanced new formulation and “top-treat” package, engineered (and DNV-certified) to offer protection and performance for the lifetime of the turbine. He advocates for a new approach, where wind turbine gear oils are viewed as valuable, enduring assets – to be maintained alongside the equipment itself.
As wind energy demand intensifies, turbine reliability is increasingly critical. Gearbox performance is a major driver both of operational costs and overall efficiency. This is where lubrication plays a pivotal, but often undervalued, role, and a recent breakthrough is poised to revolutionize oil service life and maintenance plans.
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