Gearbox Reliability Collaborative Phase 3 Gearbox 2 Test

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Gearbox Reliability Collaborative (GRC) was established by the U.S. Department of Energy in 2006; its key goal is to understand the root causes of premature gearbox failures and improve their reliability. The GRC uses a combined gearbox testing, modeling, and analysis approach disseminating data and results to the industry and facilitating improvement of gearbox reliability. This test data describes the tests of GRC gearbox 2 in the National Wind Technology Center dynamometer and documents any modifications to the original test plan. It serves as a guide to interpret the publicly released data sets with brief analyses to illustrate the data. TDMS viewer and Solidworks software required to view data files.
17 Data Resources
Name Size Type Resource Description History
Gearbox Reliability Collaborative Phase 3 Gearbox 2 Test 0 KB Website This test report describes the recent tests of GRC gearbox (GB) 2 in the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) dynamometer and documents any modifications to the original test plan.
2D Drawings.zip 7.87 MB Archive PDF Format. Engineering drawings of GRC gearbox (GB) 2 showing basic part dimensions, characteristics and assembly procedures.
3D Models.zip 52.65 MB Archive Solidworks Format. Solid body models of GRC gearbox (GB) 2 for visualization and other analyses.
5.1.1 HSS Investigations.zip 46.07 MB Archive TDMS files measuring torque variation on the high speed shaft.
5.2.2 Dynamic NTL.zip 56.54 MB Archive TDMS files. Dynamic nontorque rotor loads were applied to the drivetrain at a range of power levels and the gearbox response was measured
5.2.3 Static Thrust.zip 249.75 MB Archive TDMS files. Static thrust loads were applied to the drivetrain at a range of power levels and the gearbox response was measured.
5.3 Generator Misalignment.zip 136.59 MB Archive TDMS files. The generator was intentionally radially misaligned from the gearbox.
5.4.1 Normal Power Production.zip 147.48 MB Archive TDMS files. Simulated field conditions resulted in excellent agreement with actual torque and bending measurements.
5.4.2 Shutdown.zip 11.79 MB Archive TDMS files. Main shaft torque oscillation is measured upon application of a disk brake.
5.5 Grid Disconnect.zip 143.94 MB Archive TDMS files. A grid disconnect is simulated vial a controlled shutdown. Reverse torque is observed.
Static NTL Test Log2.xlsx 88.42 KB Data Log of tests
5.2.1 Static NTL 0 Power 1800 RPM.zip 209.32 MB Archive TDMS files. Static nontorque rotor loads were applied to the drivetrain at a range of power levels and the gearbox response was measured. 0%
5.2.1 Static NTL 10 Power.zip 18.02 MB Archive TDMS files. Static nontorque rotor loads were applied to the drivetrain at a range of power levels and the gearbox response was measured. 10%
5.2.1 Static NTL 25 Power.zip 228.92 MB Archive TDMS files. Static nontorque rotor loads were applied to the drivetrain at a range of power levels and the gearbox response was measured. 25
5.2.1 Static NTL 50 Power.zip 256.69 MB Archive TDMS files. Static nontorque rotor loads were applied to the drivetrain at a range of power levels and the gearbox response was measured. 50%
5.2.1 Static NTL 75 Power.zip 244.27 MB Archive TDMS files. Static nontorque rotor loads were applied to the drivetrain at a range of power levels and the gearbox response was measured. 75%
5.2.1 Static NTL 100 Power.zip 251.87 MB Archive TDMS files. Static nontorque rotor loads were applied to the drivetrain at a range of power levels and the gearbox response was measured. 100%
Author Information
Jonathan Keller, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Wallen Robb, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Cite This Dataset
Keller, Jonathan, and Wallen Robb. 2016. "Gearbox Reliability Collaborative Phase 3 Gearbox 2 Test." NREL Data Catalog. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Last updated: September 16, 2022. DOI: 10.7799/1254154.
About This Dataset
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10.7799/1254154
Public
09/16/2022
DOE Project
1.5.2.401 Wind Turbine Drivetrain Reliability
Facilities
National Wind Technology Center (NWTC)
Funding Organization
Department of Energy (DOE)
Research Areas
Wind Energy
License
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Digital Object Identifier
10.7799/1254154