KTLA

R&D Test Systems completes foundation for new test bench: main bearings for 25MW wind turbines

The test bench is bound for LORC’s new main bearing test facility in 2025 Completed: the 3,700 metric ton foundation for the new test bench for main bearing for wind turbines up to 25MW Peter Winther ...
FOX8 Cleveland

R&D Test Systems wins follow-up order from ZF Wind Power: most powerful end-of-line test bench

The first steel structure for R&D Test Systems' new end-of-line test rig has been made. The end-of-line test rig will be delivered to ZF Wind Power’s production plant at Lommel, Belgium, in autumn ...
Power Engineering

Extending Bearing Life in Wind Turbine Mainshafts

Wind turbines are fitted with multiple bearings that each wear differently. Today, larger stresses in larger turbines are testing conventional bearing designs, particularly in mainshafts. Photo ...
Power Engineering

Bearing Failure Prevented at Oregon Wind Farm

Encouraging results from recent up-tower testing at a wind farm in Oregon indicate that the conductive-microfiber bearing protection ring is preventing generator bearing damage. Designed by the ...