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BEKAwind FLOW:

Spray Lubrication System

  • For special lubricants with high solids contents
  • Very efficient, non-contacting technology
  • Lubrication even during intermeshing
  • Clean alternative to conventional gear lubrication
    Application: Pitch drive, yaw drive



 

The problem

Lubricant apply with lubricating pinion

  • Overlubrication
  • Lubricant drains off without use
  • No sufficient lubrication in case of low relative motions

 

The BEKAwind solution

The innovative spray lubrication system:

  • Tried-and-tested technology
  • Precise and saving lubricant appy
  • Lubricant is sprayed between the tooth faces – even during intermeshing

Spray lubrication:
Lubricant apply even during intermeshing

The Advantages of BEKAwind FLOW:

BEKAwind FLOW can be used for the lubrication of all open toothings and friction points of wind converters.

Comparison of the BEKAwind Lubrication Systems:

 

BEKA
BEKAwind

Competitor 1

Competitor 2

Yaw drive

BEKAwind FLOW
spray lubrication system
- no lubricating pinion
      - no need for lubricant collector

Progressive system with lubricating pinion and lubricant collector

Progressive system with lubricating pinion

Main bearing,
generator bearing and blade bearing

BEKAwind PRO
progressive system

Lubrication pump with
push-pull pump elements
Optional blocking control

Progressive system

Lubrication pump with return spring
(pump elements)

Progressive system

Lubrication pump with return spring
(pump elements)

Pitch drive

BEKAwind FLOW
spray lubrication system
possible

Lubricating pinion with lubricant collector

Lubricating pinion

The Advantages of BEKAwind at One Glance:

BEKAwind FLOW Spray Lubrication System:

The spray lubrication system BEKAwind FLOW was developped especially for the operation in wind converters.

The BEKAwind FLOW spray lubrication system divides very small lubricant quantities with the help of compressed air, distributes the oil/air mixture with special mixing distributors and sprays it directly onto the friction point. With this procedure it is possible to apply the lubricant even during the intermeshing and standstill of gear rims. This leads to a considerable reduction of wear and tear by micro movements, stick slip and tribo corrosion. By the use of smallest possible lubricant quantities, each kind of pollution of the surrounding of the lub point is avoided. There is no need for any wipers or disposing devices.

Spray lubrication:

Installation of the spray nozzles

 

The drawing shows a BEKAwind FLOW spray lubrication system for the lubrication of yaw drive and pitch drive.

The system consists of a compressor unit (compressor, pressure vessel, controller), pneumatic pump, 2/2 way solenoid valve, mixing distributor and spray nozzles.

The compressed air produced by the compressor is stored in a pressure vessel. If required, the pneumatic pump is actuated by the compressed air. The pump generates the spray mixture, which is distributed evenly by the mixing distributors to the connected spray nozzles.

For the lubrication of the pitch gear a rotating duct is necessary. If it is not available and cannot be retrofitted, it is possible to install a rotating compressor unit.

Technical Data

Lubricant:                          grease up to NLGI 00
Number of spray nozzles: up to 8
Temperature range:          -20 to +60°C

Compressor Station

The compressor generates compressed air and keeps it in the pressure vessel at the necessary pressure. If the system is activated, e.g. if the motors of the yaw drive start working, compressed air is applied to the pneumatic pump. The pump now produces the oil/air mixture.

The mixture is divided evenly to the different spray nozzles by the mixing distributors. The spray nozzles care for the precise wetting of the friction points.

The lubrication system can be controlled and monitored either by an integrated controller or by the control system of the wind converter.

Technical Data

Voltage:  230 V AC
Output at 5 bar:  38 l/min
Working / sec.pressure:  max. 7,5/5,0 bar
Capacity pressure vessel:  25 l
Adjustment safety valve:  10 bar

 

 

Pneumatic Pump

The pneumatic pump is triggered and actuated by a 3/2 way solenoid valve Y1 with release.

The pneumatic piston is pressed by a spring into the upper position and sucks the lubricant into the ring chamber. Caused by the special design, the pump can deliver lubricants with high solids contents.

The compressed air presses the piston down and the lubricant in the ring chamber is delivered to the outlet.

Technical Data

Reservoir capacity:  4 kg
Compressed air supply:  4 to10 bar
Lubricant:  grease up to NLGI 00
Delivery rate:  0,1 - 1 cm3/stroke
Operating temperature:  -25 to +70°C
Level switch:  change-over contact
Switching current:  1 to 60 A

 

 

Mixing distributor

The lubricant is transported with compressed air along the interior tube walls.

The patented splitting insert of the FluiLube mixing distributor divides the lubricant. A porous insert collects the liquid particles, splits them up to tiny droplets
(0,15 mm or less) and distributes them like a drizzle to the airstream.

This principle guarantees a homogeneous mixing ratio even with several spray nozzles.

 

Spray Nozzles

The spray nozzles precisely apply the lubricant onto the gear rim without polluting other components. 

Size and spray form of the spray nozzles depend on the application.

BEKAwind Applications




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