Wind energy
Power meets profits: How Castrol lubricants enhance wind turbine output
Castrol has conducted a rigorous, long-term lubricant field trial to investigate the impact of lubrication on drivetrain energy efficiency and profitability.
The real-world operation trial – independently consulted and results verified - shows with new clarity that wind farm operators can easily make low cost, measurable and commercially valuable gains in power output, as a direct result of lubricant selection.
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Our suite of solutions for the wind industry will fuel your performance and growth, positioning you for long-term success.
As well as high-grade lubricants for optimal turbine performance, Castrol provides advanced analytics and dedicated training for your employees.
Unique gear protection optimizes efficiency for less downtime
Our Optigear range of lubricants delivers greater efficiency by reducing wear and downtime.
- Runs 8°C cooler than other wind gear oils, for less wear and greater efficiency.
- Generates up to 28% less foam than competitors.
- Resists gearbox breakdown better, meaning less downtime.
- Offers simple maintenance and fewer technical challenges for mixed turbine fleets.
- Gives you control over your levelized cost of energy (LCOE).
- Reduces gear friction by 30% more than other available wind gear oils.
- Delivers best-in-class surface protection.
- Provides greater gearbox breakdown resistance, for less downtime.
- Suited for high capacity wind turbine gears.
- Also, ideal in oil-lubricated rolling element bearings.
- Significantly slows any further damage in pre-micropitted gears.
- Additive pack dosage which is added to gearbox oil Castrol Optigear Synthetic X 320 to replenish additives and ensure longer life from the oil.
- Minimising carbon footprint (through higher life and less related waste).
- Reduces HSSE risk (associated with oil change).
- Lowers LCOE.
- Can eliminate up to two oil changes of turbine main gearbox over the turbine lifetime.
Superior protection for wind turbine main bearings
Castrol Tribol GR SW 460-1 & 680-1 are designed to meet the challenges of tough environmental conditions in hard-to-reach locations with long re-lubrication intervals.
- Withstands high/shock loads.
- Resists shearing and wear (fretting, rolling, sliding).
- Resists water ingress and corrosion.
- Has good mobility at low temperatures for easy start-up.
- Saves energy and prolongs component life due to reduced friction.
- Has controlled bleed rate and oil separation.
- Reduces downtime.
- Withstands high/shock loads.
- Resists shearing and wear (fretting, rolling, sliding).
- Resists water ingress and corrosion.
- Has good mobility at low temperatures for easy start-up.
- Saves energy and prolongs component life due to reduced friction.
- Has controlled bleed rate and oil separation.
- Reduces downtime.
Superior, shear-stable hydraulic oil for extreme conditions
Castrol Hyspin AWH-M 32 Superclean delivers great reliability, durability and cost efficiency.
- Is usable over wide temperature ranges due to high viscosity index and low pour point.
- Has excellent anti-wear performance giving extended wear protection for hydraulic pumps.
- Has superior water separation for longer lubricant life and increased equipment reliability.
- Reduces downtime and saves on replacement part costs.
- Is a cleaner system with less frequent filter change.
