RomaxWIND is used from the early stages of the detailed design phase and can model and analyse bearings, shafts, splines, gear meshes and housing simultaneously to create an all-in-one system model.
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Wind turbines work on a simple principle: instead of using electricity to make wind—like a fan—wind turbines use wind to make electricity. Wind turns the propeller-like blades of a turbine around a rotor, which spins a generator, which creates electricity.
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This report describes the design criteria, calculation methods, and applicable standards recommended for use in performance and life analyses of ball and roller (rolling) bearings for yaw and pitch motion support in wind turbine applications.
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In conclusion, the parts of a wind generator —including the wind rotor, generator, speed and yaw control mechanisms, brake system, tower, and energy management components—work together to create an efficient system for harnessing wind energy.
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