Gearbox Operations Playbook

As the world continues its transition towards a more sustainable and environmentally responsible energy future, wind power stands at the forefront of this crucial transformation. This playbook will cover the intricate ecosystem of wind turbine drivetrain components, monitoring systems, and maintenance practices, with a specific focus on the vital and often intricate heart of these remarkable machines: the gearboxes.

The American Clean Power Association (ACP)’s Drivetrain Working Group developed the ACP Gearbox Operations Playbook, with the intent to provide guidance for day–to–day operations of wind turbine gearboxes. Common troubleshooting scenarios and solutions will be discussed. The Drivetrain Working Group represents decades worth of expertise and experience, gained from wind and other industry sectors. The group’s objective is to inform, train and support wind industry technicians, engineers, and managers in their efforts to improve reliability and project performance.