Schaeffler (UK) Ltd · Great Britain
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Multi-Body Simulation Makes Wind Energy More Efficient
Virtual prototyping for wind turbine design
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Simulation and calculation
Modern simulation and calculation programs
High costs are associated with the failure of a wind turbine. This means that all influencing factors must be considered in the best possible manner as early as the planning and design phase. The usual quasi-static calculation methods are therefore increasingly being complemented by a dynamic approach.
We use the most up-to-date simulation and calculation programs in order to ensure optimum product selection.
- Simulation of the entire wind turbine with hybrid multibody simulation (MBS)
- Rolling bearing simulation with CABA3D
- Investigation of the rolling contact with Telos
Optimum bearing design with BEARINX®
BEARINX® is one of the leading programs for calculation and analysis – from a single rolling bearing right up to complex gear systems.
Amongst others, BEARINX® considers the following factors:
- Non-linear elastic deflection behavior of the bearings
- The deflection of shafts and axes
- The deflection of housings and adjacent components
- The operating clearance or the preload of the bearings
- Roller and raceway profiling as well as raceway osculation
- Actual contact pressure considering tilted and profiled rolling elements
- The influence of lubricant conditions, contamination and actual contact pressure on the fatigue life.
