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Wind Turbine Gearbox Analysis & Diagnosis

Wind Turbine Gearbox Analysis & Diagnosis

Identify problems and plan interventions.

What you get:

  • Oil sample container and case, quantity as ordered
  • Return shipping bag or post paid canister
  • Analysis of oil sample as per analysis description, per sample container
  • Digital oil condition report per sample
  • Trend of oil condition, if asset previously analysed
Detect anomalies and prevent breakdowns with our gearbox oil diagnostic and analysis service:
  • A comprehensive analysis of key indicators
  • Sample kit provided
$91.00 AUD
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  • For a gearbox, oil analyses make it possible to detect anomalies and thus prevent breakdowns, optimize settings and oil change intervals.

    Regular monitoring can allow you to extend the service life of the lubricant, plan and optimize your maintenance and thus reduce indirect costs linked to production shutdowns.

    How to use this kit?

    Once the order is placed, you will receive a sampling kit. Ensure you have a sampling pump (sold separately). Sampling must be done in a very clean environment ensuring the sample is not contaminated with any dirt or other products.

    Use the sample information card to record all the oil compartment details and ensure key identification number is included.

    After analysis, the report will be sent to you by email and will be available on the application.

    Analyses

    Spectrometry

    ICP emission spectrometry analysis makes it possible to determine the presence of wear metals along with contamination by lubricating oil additives, oxides salts and dirt. The origin and content of the elements provide information on the wear of the mechanical parts and additive depletion in the oil.

    Viscosity

    Viscosity corresponds to the fluidity of the oil. It is measured using an automatic capillary viscometer. The interpretation of the result is done by comparison with new oil. A significant change in viscosity generally means: thermal or chemical deterioration of the lubricant or pollution by another fluid.

    FTIR

    Measures; sulfation, nitration, oxidation, soot and water levels in a oil sample
    sample. These are the by-products of combustion; therefore, this test is
    essential in monitoring oil degradation and combustion efficiency.

    Water Content

    Water promotes oxidation and corrosion. It creates risks of emulsion. It comes from an external inlet, a leak in the cooling circuit or, following storage of the lubricant, condensation problems.

    Acidity

    The increase in acidity of oil can have several causes: decomposition, creation of oxidation products, external pollution. An increase in acidity, linked to the increase in internal residues, can lead to a reduction in the service life of the equipment.

    Particle Counting

    Measures the level of particles in the oil sample from 4 - 70microns and reports the result as an ISO cleanliness code. This allows the efficiency of filtration to be assessed.

    WPI (PQ)

    The WPI (Wear Particle Index) directly represents the magnetic mass of ferrous debris in the sample. The measurement is made on magnetizable wear particles (iron, nickel, etc.)

    How it works

    • Once your order is registered, an analysis kit will be sent to you. You will be notified by email when your package is shipped.

    • Collect your sample using the Kit. Return your sample to the laboratory at the address on the envelope.

    • Once we receive your sample, our scientists will analyze and diagnose your sample.

    • The results will be sent to you by email and will be available on the application.