I'm completing a project/study into the viability of implementing a different type of main bearing used within a wind turbine, which is currently a rolling element bearing. I work F/T and study P/T.
The main bearing is positioned approx. 1 metre from the rotor, and is subjected to loads caused...
rb1957 - I wasn't aware asking for advice on a problem was against any forum rules, student or not. I was looking for guidance(or tip) in what direction to follow.
The question I posed is a small part of a far larger project.
Thanks for your reply, you are correct, the shaft torque = rotor torque.
calculated as;
(rated power x 30)/(rotor speed x pi x 0.8)
where Power = 1500x10^3 watts and Rotor speed = 20.5 r/min
=> Torque = 873411.27 Nm
My understanding is to convert this to Radial Load, I would use;
T =...
I'm currently looking at the loads subjected on the Main Bearing in a Wind Turbine. I have completed the calculations as per IEC 61400. This has allowed me to calculate the Axial load, Bending moment and torque of the shaft.
I have to calculate the Radial Load, which I have done using the...
