Gearbox Modeling and Load Simulation of a Baseline 750-kW Wind Turbine Using State-of-the-Art Simulation Codes

This report discusses the causes for premature wind turbine gearbox failure and determining a method for revealing the missing loading conditions relevant to the gearbox design process.

Oyague, F.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Controls & Reliability
Drivetrains & Generators
Technical Report