Maximum performance and reliability: ATEK sets new standards for gear solutions for wind turbines.
Why are epicyclic gears particularly suitable for the yaw control of wind turbines?
Epicyclic gears, also known as planetary gears, offer a high torque density in a small space and an excellent load distribution across multiple gears. This makes them ideal for the precise and reliable alignment of wind turbine nacelles, even in high wind loads.
What specific advantages do ATEK epicyclic gears offer for yaw systems in wind turbines?
ATEK epicyclic gears for yaw control feature high precision (positioning accuracy under 0.1 degree), efficiency ratings of over 97% per stage and an robust design for over 20 years of operational life . Our modular system also allows for custom adjustments and fast delivery times.
How resilient are ATEK yaw gears to the extreme environmental conditions of wind turbines?
Our gears are designed for use in extreme conditions (-30°C to +50°C, vibrations, dynamic wind loads) . We use special alloys, high-quality seals, and surface treatments, to ensure long service life and reliability, for example, with a design for load factors up to 2.5.
What lifespan and maintenance effort can be expected from ATEK epicyclic gears for yaw control?
ATEK gears are designed for a service life of over 20 years or 120,000 operating hours . Due to the robust construction and high-quality components, the maintenance intervals are long (e.g., inspections every 5 years), which significantly reduces operating costs.
Can ATEK deliver customized epicyclic gears for specific requirements in wind turbine yaw control?
Yes, ATEK specializes in the development of custom special solutions, including in small series. Our engineering team works closely with you to develop gears with specific torque characteristics, designs, or for special environmental conditions (e.g., offshore).
How does ATEK ensure the high efficiency of its epicyclic gears and what benefits arise from this?
The high efficiency of our gears (over 97% per stage) is achieved through optimized gear geometries, precise manufacturing, and high-quality bearings . This results in lower energy losses in the yaw system, improved overall performance of the wind turbine, and thus higher energy yields.
What support does ATEK offer in the selection and integration of gears for yaw control?
ATEK provides comprehensive technical consulting and support in the design and optimization of your drive solution. We utilize design software and our decades of experience, to find the optimal gear for your torque requirements, the transmission ratio, and the specific operating conditions, and to facilitate integration.
How quickly can ATEK deliver epicyclic gears for yaw systems, especially for custom requirements?
Thanks to our modular system and a large inventory of components, we can often deliver standard configurations very quickly. Even for custom solutions, our delivery times are competitive, often under 8 weeks, which supports flexible project planning.
High-efficiency epicyclic gears are crucial for the yaw control of wind turbines, as they maximize energy output through precise alignment (positioning accuracy < 0.1 degree) and can reduce losses from misalignment by up to 5%. The robust construction of ATEK epicyclic gears ensures a können.
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Understanding: The key role of high-efficiency epicyclic gears in the yaw control of wind turbines
Understand the role of yaw control
Misaligned wind turbines can lose up to 5% energy yield annually. Precise yaw control is critical for economic viability. Modern drive technology is central to this, especially when it comes to gears for yaw control of wind turbines. Why epicyclic gears are the first choice
Warum Epizykloidgetriebe die erste Wahl sind
Epicyclic gears (planetary gears) are suitable for wind turbines because they transmit high torques in the smallest space and distribute loads excellently.A compact ATEK gear, an example of a high-efficiency epicyclic gear for wind turbine yaw control,handles yaw moments of over 100,000 Nm for a 3 MW turbine. Learn more about planetary gears.
Compactness meets power density.
Wind turbine nacelles require compact gears. Epicyclic gears achieve power densities of up to 15 kW/kg through their design, a value that is hard to reach with other types of gears. Our variety of gears offers suitable solutions, especially for demanding yaw control.Optimizing: Functionality and performance advantages of epicyclic gears for yaw control utilize
The ingenious principle of force distribution.
A sun gear drives planet gears that roll inside a ring gear and transfer motion to the planet carrier. This multiple gear pairing in epicyclic gears distributes the load,minimizes wear, and extends the lifespan (e.g., over 20 years), making them ideal for the yaw control of wind turbines. Play-free planetary gears Spielfreie Planetengetriebe are a special form.
Efficiency that pays off
High-efficiency epicyclic gears achieves efficiency ratings over 97% per stage. This high efficiency reduces energy losses and boosts overall performance, leading to increased yields – a core benefit in wind turbine yaw control.. Gear motor systems optimize this.
Robustness through intelligent design
Load distribution across multiple planet gears lessens the burden on individual gears. This increases tolerance to peak loads (e.g., gusty winds) and reliability of the gears for yaw drives,potentially reducing downtimes by up to 10%. Load-distributing gears are ATEK’s specialty.Ensuring: Critical requirements for gears in wind turbine yaw control are met.
Precision under extreme conditions
Yaw control gears must align nacelles precisely, even under extreme conditions (-30°C to +50°C, vibrations). ATEK epicyclic gears for yaw control provide positioning accuracy under 0.1 degree,maximizing energy yield and are essential for renewable energies. Exact positioning:
- Exakte Positionierung: Accuracy under 0.1 degree even in extreme temperatures and vibrations is a must for any wind turbine yaw control..
- Maximum energy yield: Through precise nacelle alignment.
- Economic longevity: Designed for over 20 years of operation and 120,000 operating hours, typical for a high-efficiency epicyclic gear..
- Minimized maintenance effort: Long inspection intervals (e.g., every 5 years) for gears for yaw controls..
- High-quality materials: Use of special alloys and surface treatments.
- Robustness against dynamic loads: Safe operation even in gusty winds and load factors up to 2.5, guaranteed by high-performance yaw gears..
- Reliability under stress: Designed for the demanding conditions in wind turbines and their yaw control systems..
Longevity as an economic factor:
A lifespan of 20 years is achievable with correct design and material choice for epicyclic gears in yaw control. Long lifespan and minimal maintenance (inspection every 5 years) are economically viable for hard-to-reach yaw drives. ATEK utilizes special alloys and surface treatments for over 120,000 operating hours of their gears in wind turbine yaw control. Suitable safety brakes complement the offering.
Resilience against dynamic loads
Yaw gears must absorb dynamic wind loads. ATEK’s high-efficiency epicyclic gears for wind turbine yaw control are designed for load factors up to 2.5 and operate safely even in gusts.Benefit: ATEK’s system competence and modular drive solutions for Wind turbine yaw control systems use
system competence for your drive train
ATEK Drive Solutions GmbH offers complete, coordinated drive trains from a single source, including highly efficient epicyclic gearboxes for wind turbine yaw control. These are based on experience in gearbox, brake manufacturing, and servo motor technology, which can reduce integration time by up to 20%. Expertise in specialized drives is an advantage.
Flexibility through modular design
ATEK’s modular system allows for millions of configurations for customized solutions, especially for drive systems in yaw control, with short delivery times (often under 8 weeks). This flexibility allows for quick solutions for niche applications, e.g. special seals for offshore plants with their specific requirements for the yaw control.
Your partner for customized solutions
ATEK develops custom special solutions, even in small series, such as special epicyclic gearboxes for yaw control. ATEK engineers work closely with customers on gearboxes with specific torque characteristics or designs, such as for a vertical wind turbine research project that required a unique yaw control solution. Decide: Choose the optimal
Entscheiden: Das optimale highly efficient epicyclic gearbox for your wind turbine yaw control select
precisely determine torque and transmission ratio
Accurate calculation of torque and transmission ratio is crucial when selecting a epicyclic gearbox for yaw control. Oversizing increases costs, undersizing leads to failure. ATEK supports with design software and experience in optimally adjusting actuation speed and holding force for your wind turbine yaw control..
Optimize space and weight
Size and weight are critical in nacelles, especially for the yaw control of wind turbines.. Compact, lightweight gearboxes simplify assembly, reduce tower load. ATEK planetary gearboxes offer high torque density: a 200 kNm gearbox for the yaw control can be up to 15% lighter than spur gearboxes.
Efficiency and lifespan as investment protection
Long-term operating costs must be considered when evaluating a high-efficiency epicyclic gear for wind turbine yaw control, . High efficiency and long, maintenance-free lifespan protect investments. A gearbox with 98% efficiency for yaw control can save energy costs compared to 95%. ATEK designs gearboxes for L10h > 20,000 hours.Drive forward: With ATEK shaping the future of wind turbine yaw control. through highly efficient epicyclic gearboxes and maximize efficiency
The future of wind turbine yaw control with ATEK
Advanced gearbox solutions are crucial for the energy transition. High-efficiency epicyclic gears are central to reliable yaw controls in wind turbines and maximum energy generation. ATEK delivers robust, precise systems for wind turbine yaw control, designed for over 25 years of operation.
- Future-proof systems: ATEK delivers robust and precise epicyclic gearboxes for wind turbine yaw control, designed for over 25 years.
- Leadership in innovation: Continuous research and development in materials and design for gearboxes in yaw control.
- Optimized performance: The goal is higher power density and extended maintenance intervals for yaw drives.
- Intelligent monitoring: Use of sensors for early detection of wear increases plant availability (>98%) in wind turbine yaw control systems.
- Partnership approach: ATEK provides comprehensive consulting and customized solutions for your yaw control.
- Efficiency enhancement: The right choice of a highly efficient epicyclic gearbox for wind turbine yaw control is a critical factor for overall performance.
- Contribution to energy transition: Advanced gearbox technology for maximum energy generation through optimized yaw control.
Innovation as a driver
Continuous R&D secures technological leadership in the area of high-efficiency epicyclic gears. ATEK works on new materials, optimized gear geometries, intelligent monitoring systems for the yaw control. The goal is higher power density, longer maintenance intervals, e.g. through sensors for early wear detection for >98% plant availability in gearboxes for wind turbine yaw control.
Your next step to optimized performance
The choice of gearbox is critical for the efficiency and reliability of your wind turbine yaw control.. A highly efficient ATEK epicyclic gearbox for wind turbine yaw control is an investment in the energy future. ATEK offers products, consulting, partnership. Contact ATEK for specific requirements and drive solutions for your yaw control.
High-quality gearbox technology, especially highly efficient epicyclic gearboxes, increases efficiency and longevity of wind energy systems. ATEK Drive Solutions GmbH supports as a partner in challenges of the wind turbine yaw control. with innovative solutions. A custom offer for your gearbox for yaw control ensures maximum performance.
