Fatigue life analysis of slewing bearings in wind turbines
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2018.02.024
Abstract: Abstract Wind energy is a type of green renewable energy that has received increased attention. Wind turbines use wind power to generate electricity. As important components of wind turbines, slewing bearings are large and expensive,… read more here.
Keywords: life analysis; fatigue life; slewing bearings; life ... See more keywords
Friction torque in four-point contact slewing bearings: Applicability and limitations of current analytical formulations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2017.05.011
Abstract: Abstract The friction torque is a key parameter in the design of slewing bearings. The most challenging issue in its calculation resides in the modelling of rolling element contact mechanics. In this manuscript two models… read more here.
Keywords: four point; torque four; point contact; slewing bearings ... See more keywords