Vestvind is currently transporting turbine components to belfast for the walney extension wind park off the uk west coast. Confidence in 20 to 30year rotating equipment life is our crucial objective, said ward thomas, ceo and president of sentient science. As a result, vestas will become zfs preferred supplier to perform uptower repair work and zf becomes vestas preferred supplier for shop repairs and replacement units. Vsds has a good track record with more than fifty installations already in operation. Jun 06, 2017 mhi vestas has launched its massive v1649. Mhi vestas offshore wind aps dusager 4, 8200 aarhus n, denmark tel. Research article vestas v903mw wind turbine gearbox health. The first industrial units were installed in 2016 at burbo bank, off the west coast of the united kingdom. No access to vestas software once service contract comes to. Thousands of vestas turbines were installed in california in the 1980s and most of these turbines are still operational today. To reduce the cost of energy, the 2 mw platform is equipped with vmp global, our latest turbine control and operation software. Through the partnership, vestas becomes zfs preferred supplier to perform uptower repair work, and zf becomes vestas preferred supplier for shop repairs and replacement units.
Gearboxes for vestas wind turbines spares in motion. Vestas claims the turbine provides 50% more power for roughly the same weight as the v80. Optispeed represents a significant advance in wind turbine efficiency as it allows the rotor speed to vary within a range of approximately 60 per cent in relation to nominal rpm. Building the worlds most powerful gearbox for wind turbines the winergy 8 mw gearbox. Ge to deploy the worlds most powerful offshore wind turbine. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. According to mhi vestas, a 5050 joint venture between. Larger and more powerful wind turbines are a key driver of cost reduction. Life cycle assessment of electricity production from a v902. Class 1 document no 00119181 v03 general specification. T05 general description page 8 of 79 vestas wind systems as alsvej 21 8940 randers sv denmark.
Vestas v47 gearbox 660kw for sale fully refurbished. Research article vestas v903mw wind turbine gearbox health assessment using a vibrationbased condition monitoring system a. Consult vestas s entire sitehunt catalogue on archiexpo. User and computer information are logged for continuous monitoring of contractual compliance by vestas for vestas. Class 1 document no 00046207 v05 general specification. Completely refurbished vestas v47200 660kw 50hz gearbox on behalf of one of our affiliates, on offer for sale. Vestas gearbox v80 2mw for sale wind turbines spare. Vestas v903mw wind turbine gearbox health assessment using a. Vestas now has 6 mw ambitions modern power systems.
Building the worlds most powerful gearbox for wind turbines the winergy 8 mw gearbox duration. Vestas 20 mw dyno ready to test its 8 mw offshore turbine. Vestas utilises advanced aero foil designs and structural shell blade technology, while components are balanced and finetuned with surgical precision. This means fully certified turbines, designed and built. Greentech media recently reported that mhi vestas will test the gearbox and main bearings of the turbine at clemson university in south carolina. Consult vestass entire sitehunt catalogue on archiexpo. Ge to deploy the worlds most powerful offshore wind. The platform is tested and tried more than 6,500 times whats more, the v100 1. Vestas partners with gearbox manufacturer zf windtech. Vestas has a long track record of efficiently repairing gearboxes on site without removing them from the turbine, saving significant time and reducing cost. Vws said today it has expanded its partnership with gearbox manufacturer zf in a way that allows it to provide a complete exchange and turnkey solution globally.
Vestas admits problems with 376 v90 gearboxes windpower. Vestas admits problems with 376 v90 gearboxes windpower monthly. Planning, constructing and maintaining a wind power plant is a complex business, with an array of documents, data and reports necessary to ensure the maximum return on your investment. Developed to run this latest generation of turbines, vmp global, combined with vestas online business, automatically manages the turbine 247 and ensures maximum power generation. Within the user group w e are sharing experiences of various suppliers, alternative suppliers, spare parts, new and alternative solutions on how to operate, maintain and increase power output from these turbines and everything else that. July 18 renewables now danish wind turbine maker vestas wind systems as cph. T05 general description page 8 of 43 vestas wind systems as alsvej 21 8940 randers sv denmark. Dec 03, 2010 documented high availability and production vestas has installed more than 1,500 v901. For this reason, the vestas v90 gearbox is the main targeted subsystem of this paper. Taking the latest innovations of our gearbox service experts, our goal is to get, often mission critical, gearboxes back into production at the shortest timespan possible. Building the worlds most powerful gearbox for wind turbines. Steel mill r2 gearbox is largest built in years by horsburgh.
See the major components for vestas new offshore wind turbine video, which will now be equipped with an 8 mw generator instead of a 7 mw. Shrink disc, oil cooler with fan, brake system, inline oil filter system, offline oil filter system, electrical pump, hoses, cabling and connection boxes. Are you employed by an o2o wind member company and wish to join click here. Additionally, vestas can offer separate levels of scope as needed. The installation package for the vestasonline business client is a silent msi installer.
In order to decrease this cost, turbine uptime has to be increased, a goal which can be reached by improving gearboxes reliability 8. Its manufacturer claims to have installed over 500 units of this type globally since launch. Mhi vestas offshore wind says that a stronger gearbox, some minor mechanical upgrades, an electrical system upgrade and a small design change to enhance air flow and increase cooling in the converter are enabling its v164 turbine to achieve a power rating of 10 mw, up from 8 mw. Vestas 8 mw offshore wind prototype comes alive north. One by one repair in winergy original manufacturer quality standard consisting of. Vestas offshore blade and gearbox replacement youtube. Building the worlds most powerful gearbox for wind. All the previous factors trigger an increase in the cost of the energy as previously stated. Vestas offers industryleading repair and refurbish capabilities, a wide range of uptower repair solutions, as well as a full range of downtower services, across multiple platforms. The potential for upgrading has always existed, says the company. Adwen, a 5050 joint venture between areva and gamesa, has chosen buffalo, n. Jan 04, 2017 building the worlds most powerful gearbox for wind turbines the winergy 8 mw gearbox.
The vestas v164 is a threebladed offshore wind turbine, produced by vestas, with a nameplate capacity of up to 10 megawatts, a world record. Vestas is expanding its partnership with gearbox provider zf to offer global service solutions for customers gearboxes. The rotor diameter of the mhi vestas offshore v1648. After some troubled years with its workhorse v90 3mw machine caused mainly by gearbox problems,vestas returned to the offhsore market in earnest in the autumn of last year with an upgrade of its 3 mw model, now called the v112. Under the terms of the agreement, sentient sciences digitalclone computational testing software will be used to further validate the adwen 8mw platforms drivetrain design and standards. The largest and most powerful dynamometer in the wind industry has started operation at vestas global testing center in aarhus, denmark. One by one repair in winergy original manufacturer quality. Both vestasonline business client and vestasonline business opc server support hardware dongles as well as software licenses. Vestas also offers the opportunity to include customers in our global main component loops, currently optimized to service more than 96 gw of wind turbines. The new partnership will see vestas become zfs preferred supplier to perform uptower repair work. Remanufactured vestas wind turbines 90 kw to 600 kw. These areas were identified by using advanced software tools like.
Moventas experience and current offering covers most of the available gearbox platforms in the market for vestas turbines. As part of vestas service strategy to optimise the performance of wind energy assets, vestas is expanding its partnership with gearbox provider zf to offer global service solutions for customers gearboxes. Um sicherzustellen, dass vom rotor moglichst ausschlie. Mhi vestas has mainly used software updates and minor changes to the gearbox and cooling to achieve the performance increase compared to the v1648 mw. Sentient science chosen for computational gearbox testing of. Vestas will provide technicians, tools, parts and crane services for a truly complete service as well as competitive pricing. Document no 00046207 v05 general specification mechanical design date. Walney extension west phase 1, uk for dong, 330 mw, completion in 2017. By expanding the partnership with zf, vestas will offer customers solutions that. Vestas extends partnership with gearbox provider, zf. Aarhus, denmark drivetrain power generation electrical materials software gss isle of wright, uk rotor blades and bearings, pitch, yaw chennai, india. Experts from mhi vestas are now investigating the cause.
Adwens 8 mw unit to go through computational gearbox testing. Sep 26, 2018 mhi vestas offshore wind says that a stronger gearbox, some minor mechanical upgrades, an electrical system upgrade and a small design change to enhance air flow and increase cooling in the converter are enabling its v164 turbine to achieve a power rating of 10 mw, up from 8 mw. For flawless compatibility, the control box and interfaces is designed with vestas in control of overall specifications. The vcs also lessens the load on the gearbox and other key. Document no 00119181 v03 general specification v1123. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe. The next largest wind turbines and competitors to the v164 are the siemens wind power swt 8. The vestas v903mw is a threebladed upwind wind turbine generator that uses pitch control and a doubly fed induction generator 50 hz version. Life cycle assessment of electricity producti vestas.
Moventas provides replacement gearboxes, spare parts, factory services and field services for vestas turbines from v27 to v100. Vestas has crews performing drivetrain related exchanges continuously throughout the year, including mainbearing, mainshaft, gearbox and combination. Vestas has admitted issues with its 376 of its v90 3mw gearboxes while announcing a net loss of 162 million euros for q1 2012. Apr 29, 2015 modifications include drilling out the gearbox to fir g8 5811 bolts of 2. On behalf of one of our affiliates, on offer for sale. Kennedy energy park phase i will feature a total installed capacity of 60. Vestas started mass producing wind turbines in the mid 1980s with a 55 kw model. The system maintains grid stability by rapidly regulating the turbines power provision when needed, swiftly responding to faults and other grid disturbances. Shop your 247 access to the worlds largest range of spare parts and service. Mhivestas v164 steps up a gear modern power systems.
Vestas now switches generator size of its future, large offshore wind farms from 7 to 8 mw. Gearbox oem at your service for vestas wind turbines. Exhibit 7 drawings and specifications for vestas v110 turbine. At a wind speed of 4,0 ms, the wind turbine starts its work. Any breaches against vob client software will be reported to customer and local authorities. Documented high availability and production vestas has installed more than 1,500 v901.
Vestas gearbox repair, service and support gbs gearbox services international is the fastest, full service, worldwide specialist in gearbox repair of vestas gearboxes. Vestas is the energy industrys global partner on sustainable energy solutions. Vestas wind systems as vestas wind systems as alsvej 21 8940 randers sv denmark phone. Service only by vestas, gearbox now available for sale, delivery within three days. Our north american market is served from our portland, oregon headquarters and. Gearbox oem at your service for vestas wind turbines moventas. Sitehunt vestas pdf catalogs documentation brochures. We drilled out the mounting plate and added several mm to the bolts going into the gear box using flat washers. The design of this 8 mw reference wind turbine has been checked and validated by the design consultancy dnvgl. This software ensures reliable, automatic management of the v901. The two model versions have the same rated gearbox input torque, and the. Repair gearbox winergy peab 4395 for vestas v66 turbines part number. Vestas says it has a long track record of efficiently repairing gearboxes. The 20mw dyno is capable of testing the full nacelle of the companys v1648.