Structural and Kinematic Features of a 2 DOF Speed Increaser for Renewable Energy Systems

Abstract:

The counter-rotating wind turbine is a relatively new concept of wind converter that contains two rotors placed on the same side or on both sides of the nacelle with the aim of increasing the wind energy conversion efficiency. As the rotors are rotating at a lower speed than the generator requires, the wind turbine usually contains a speed increaser to harmonize their running regimes. Similar counter-rotating systems are approached for hydro applications but they are still in the research phase.The paper proposes a novel concept of a 2 DOF speed increaser to be used in counter-rotating systems (wind or hydro). The structural and kinematic features of the 1 DOF and 2 DOF transmission running cases are presented in the paper. The differential transmission is further analyzed and the transmission functions and efficiency are established. Finally, conclusions regarding the use of 2 DOF transmissions in the renewable energy systems are formulated.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 823)
• Pages: 367-372
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.823.367
• Online since: January 2016
• Authors: Radu G. Saulescu*, Codruta Jaliu, Mircea Neagoe
• Keywords: Counter-Rotating, Efficiency, Kinematics, Planetary Gearbox, Speed Increaser, Wind Turbine

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