A synthetic gear oil by ExxonMobil designed to perform in “demanding environments and temperatures” is now protecting more than 300 turbines at four offshore wind farms in the North Sea.
The Alpha Ventus, Bard Offshore 1, Trianel Windpark Borkum and Thornton Bank (pictured) projects use Mobilgear SHC XMP 320, which is claimed to have a significant edge over traditional mineral oils.
ExxonMobil said the product can extend the interval between oil changes from 18 months to five years, meaning operators minimise maintenance and unscheduled downtime.
Beyond the North Sea sites, it is used on 40,000 wind turbines worldwide.
“In an industry that relies on the performance of turbines, which may stand up to 400 feet high in the air, often in remote environments, there is no such thing as a simple oil change or routine maintenance,” said ExxonMobil brand advisor Rainer Lange.
Read more: ExxonMobil oils North Sea gears - Offshore Wind | ReNews - Renewable Energy News
The Alpha Ventus, Bard Offshore 1, Trianel Windpark Borkum and Thornton Bank (pictured) projects use Mobilgear SHC XMP 320, which is claimed to have a significant edge over traditional mineral oils.
ExxonMobil said the product can extend the interval between oil changes from 18 months to five years, meaning operators minimise maintenance and unscheduled downtime.
Beyond the North Sea sites, it is used on 40,000 wind turbines worldwide.
“In an industry that relies on the performance of turbines, which may stand up to 400 feet high in the air, often in remote environments, there is no such thing as a simple oil change or routine maintenance,” said ExxonMobil brand advisor Rainer Lange.
Read more: ExxonMobil oils North Sea gears - Offshore Wind | ReNews - Renewable Energy News
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