Processes and software for production and characterisation of industrial multi-functional surfaces

In the lifespan of a wind turbine, the gearbox is replaced on average four times due to wear and tear. All together this is almost the cost of a new turbine.
Project description

During the project, image-editing software will be developed to calculate functional parameters reflecting various coexisting surface properties. The multifunctional surfaces will be designed and tested for use in a wind turbine gearbox to demonstrate the potential for prolonged lifetime for this critical key component. (Energy 10)

Key figures

Period:
2010 - 2013
Funding year:
2009
Own financial contribution:
6.40 mio. DKK
Grant:
7.60 mio. DKK
Funding rate:
54 %
Project budget:
14.00 mio. DKK

Category

Programme
Innovationsfonden
Technology
Wind
Case no.
HTF u1787

Participants

IMAGE METROLOGY A/S (Main Responsible)
Partners and economy
Partner Subsidy Auto financing
STRECON A/S
VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU)

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