LUBRICANTS
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LUBRICANTS HELP TO REDUCE OPERATING COSTS AND EXTEND WIND TURBINE LIFE
Wind energy production is growing at record levels in response to the need for the diversification of energy sources through the increasing global demand for electricity. Keeping wind turbines working efficiently and reducing operating costs can be critical for their profitability.
CRITICAL COMPONENTS Lubricants should be considered critical components in turbines, Shell Lubricants works with equipment manufacturers to make sure that its lubricants and greases for all wind turbine components - including hydraulic systems, yaw gears and bearings, as well as other related fluids such as
industry leaders in wind turbine technology with more than 16,500 1.5- and 1.6-MW wind turbines installed globally, has now approved the product for use in a wide variety of their turbines.
This product offers outstanding lubrication performance under severe operating conditions, including reduced friction;
Choosing the right lubricants and services for the business needs can help to reduce operating and
equipment ownership costs. It provides enhanced protection of critical components to reduce
replacement costs and extend turbine life, reduced lubricant
consumption and maintenance through extended-life products, and improved operational efficiency through synthetic oil technology.
transformer oils - help to lower operating costs and increase machine availability even in remote locations (both on- and offshore) and in challenging climatic conditions.
WORKING TOGETHER Shell Lubricants has long-standing
relationships with many of the leading equipment manufacturers, like GE Wind, and works with them to design lubricants that meet the requirements of their equipment. In fact Shell worked closely with GE Wind to trial Shell Omala S4 GX 320, an advanced, heavy-duty-industrial synthetic gear oil. GE Wind, one of the
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long service life; and high resistance to micropitting for optimal gear protection in wind turbines. It also has an impressive set of equipment manufacturers’ credentials from a wide variety of component and wind turbine equipment manufacturers, as well as approvals for pitch and yaw-drive applications.
DEVELOPMENTS
Lubricant developments are helping to maximise returns on investment by reducing the costs of producing electricity from wind power. This is achieved through ensuring the equipment works reliably and requires minimal maintenance, as well as limiting downtime, in part through lubricants with longer operational life spans.
Peter Drury Shell U.K. Oil Products Limited.
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