Importance And Cost of Maintenance Practices In Wind Turbines

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 66 Sayı: 718, 173 - 188

Eylem Yılmaz Ulu

https://doi.org/10.46399/muhendismakina.1537198

Öz

The daily increase in global demand for energy necessitates the use of renewable energy sources. Global warming, environmental pollution, and the depletion of fossil fuels require energy production sources to be clean and renewable. Wind energy is the most preferred one among the renewable energy technologies. Advancements in technology, increases in capacity factors, and decreases in initial investment costs contribute to the growing number of wind energy facilities. The most important component of wind energy facilities is the wind turbine. As with any operating device, wind turbines can face malfunctions for various reasons. Ensuring that turbines operate safely, efficiently, and with longevity is possible through regular maintenance and repairs. Mechanical and electrical malfunctions can cause interruptions in energy production and financial losses. Planned maintenance practices can ensure the continuity of energy production and prevent losses. This study examines the importance of maintenance practices and the cost of maintenance in wind energy facilities.

Anahtar Kelimeler

wind energy, wind turbine, wind turbine facility, wind turbine maintenance, maintenance costs

Rüzgar Türbinlerinde Bakım Uygulamaları ve Bakım Maliyeti

Öz

Tüm dünyada enerjiye olan talebin günden güne artması yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarının kullanımını zorunlu kılmaktadır. Küresel ısınma, çevre kirliliği, fosil yakıtların tükeniyor olması; enerji üretim kaynaklarının temiz ve yenilenebilir olmasını gerektirmektedir. Yenilenebilir enerji teknolojileri arasında rüzgar enerjisi en çok tercih edilen enerji teknolojisidir. Gelişen teknoloji, kapasite faktörlerinin her geçen gün artması, ilk yatırım maliyetlerinin azalması rüzgar enerjisi santrallerinin kurulumunu her geçen gün arttırmaktadır. Rüzgar enerji santrallerinin en önemli bileşeni olan rüzgar türbinleridir. Çalışan her cihaz gibi rüzgar türbinlerinde de çeşitli nedenlerle zaman zaman arızalar meydana gelmektedir. Türbinlerin uzun ömürlü, güvenli ve verimli şekilde çalışmaya devam edebilmesi, düzenli şekilde bakım ve onarımlarının yapılması ile mümkündür. Meydana gelebilecek mekanik ve elektriksel arızalar enerji üretiminde kesintiye ve maddi kayıplara sebep olmaktadır. Planlı bakım uygulamaları, enerji üretiminin devamlılığını ve kayıpları engelleyebilmeyi mümkün kılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada rüzgar enerji santrallerinde bakım uygulamalarının önemi ve bakım maliyeti incelenmiştir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

rüzgar enerjisi, rüzgar türbini, rüzgar türbin santrali, rüzgar türbini bakımı, bakım maliyeti

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