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Key design aspects of a wind turbine SRB main bearing for field operation performance
  • Xuehai Gao,
  • Xun Wang,
  • Zekun Zhang
Xuehai Gao
Shanghai Dianji University

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Xun Wang
Shanghai Dianji University
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Zekun Zhang
Shanghai Dianji University
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Abstract

A main bearing (MB) preforms the critical role of supporting the rotor and whole drive train in a wind turbine. It endures very heavy and complex load coming from the rotor, meanwhile, high reliability in whole operation life is required for the high cost of MB replacement. Taking a spherical roller bearing (SRB) MB as an example, the paper analyzed complex load characters of a SRB MB configuration and discussed how to simplify the complex load in MB design works, then the key aspects influencing the MB performance were discussed, including raceway performance and shrink fit. Further more, thresholds of raceway contact pressure occurrence, fitting contact pressure and hoop stress were presented based on the state of art experiences. The paper gives an overview of SRB MB design for field operation performance.
Submitted to Wind Energy
26 Jan 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
09 Mar 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
09 Mar 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Major