VALMET – WIND
TURBINE GEAR UNIT
Gearoscopy® gear condition report and repair
Application: wind power gear unit
Gear manufacturer: Valmet
Type: S3GHD-506X
Gear type: herringbone spur gear system
Data for repair: no technical data available
Damage: extensive damage to self-aligning bearings, severe grey patches on gear mesh points, foaming lubrication oil
Work carried out:
- Gearoscopy® – gear unit condition report
- Inspection of all gears and bearings
- Inspection report including photos
- Suggested overhaul work (immediate replacement of bearings to prevent subsequent damage)
- Dismantling gear unit and checking gear meshing in Eisenbeiss repair workshop
- Report on all gear components
- Measure gear casing
- Renovate pinion shaft and spur gears
- Replace all bearings and seals
Turnaround time: 6 weeks
On-site inspection of wind power gear unit
Gearoscopy® – Endoscopy: analyse the condition of the gearing on-site at the wind power plant
Inspection report including photos and suggestion for renovation
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