![Wind Turbine Reliability Analytics](/sites/default/files/2024-06/GE%20reliability.png)
Purpose
- Generate lifetime consumption estimations
- Wind Turbine drive train components
- From field monitoring data
- Develop fatigue based metrics
![Gear box drive train analysis](/sites/default/files/inline-images/gear%20box%20drive%20train%20analysis.png)
Technical Approach
Build stress and fatigue models for individual component based on operational data monitored in field
![Gear Box Analysis](/sites/default/files/inline-images/gear%20box%20analysis.png)
![Main Shaft Analysis](/sites/default/files/inline-images/main%20shaft%20analysis.png)
Accomplishments
- Gear tooth fatigue is a sensitive indicator of gearbox life
- Time at torque can be used to rank overall turbine life
Research Area
Reliability and Test Systems
Project Type
Advanced Development
Funding Agency/Sponsor
General Electric