Institute of Physics, London
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Overview
Wind power offers a sustainable option in the pursuit of renewable energy, and current research efforts are aimed at addressing the challenges to greater use of this source of energy. Wind turbines are complex mechanical systems and have various limitations to their reliability owing to tribological and other material problems. Surface damage and failure of contacting components (i.e., bearings, and gears) are among the more frequent and costly types of failures for a wind turbine. Understanding the fundamental tribological factors that influence contacting element performance is important to addressing these issues.
This event organised by the IOP Tribology Group will bring together industry experts, innovators and academics with interests in wind energy. The event will be an opportunity to:
- Hear from the leading tribologists
- Learn about the challenges and future of wind turbine technology
- Contribute to the discussion on what innovations are needed to realise the full potential of wind power
For more information, please visit www.iopconferences.org/iop/1414/home
Day 1
10:00 - Programme
10:00
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Registration and Coffee
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10:25
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Welcome and introduction of the day
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10:30
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Main trends for bearings in wind-turbines
Arnoud Reininga, SKF, The Netherlands
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11:00
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The origins of white etching cracks and their significance to wind turbine bearing failures
Amir Kadiric, Imperial College London, UK
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11:30
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Elucidating the initiation and formation mechanisms of white etching cracks in wind turbine bearings
Ling Wang, University of Southampton, UK
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12:00
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Lunch and networking
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13:00
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Trends and requirements in wind turbine gearbox lubricant formulations
Kuba Rydel, Afton Chemical, UK
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13:30
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Relevant WT tests for gear oils
Marc Ingram, Ingram Tribology, UK
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14:00
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Comparison of ultrasonic load measurements on an operational wind turbine bearing with those predicted by Ricardo SABR
Benjamin Clarke, University of Sheffield, UK
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14:30
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Coffee break
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15:00
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Choice of amorphous carbon coatings to tackle micropitting in wind turbine bearings and the role of an anti-wear additive in the coating performance
Siavash Soltanahmadi, University of Leeds, UK
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15:30
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Wind turbines structural integrity management using vibration analysis techniques
Alhussein Albarbar, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
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16:00
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Close of day
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