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https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-7-1021-2022
https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-7-1021-2022
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Wind turbine main-bearing lubrication – Part 1: An introductory review of elastohydrodynamic lubrication theory

Edward Hart, Elisha de Mello, and Rob Dwyer-Joyce

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This work provides an accessible introduction to elastohydrodynamic lubrication theory as a precursor to analysis of lubrication in a wind turbine main bearing. Fundamental concepts, derivations and formulas are presented, followed by the more advanced topics of starvation, non-steady effects, surface roughness interactions and grease lubrication.
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