WIND TURBINE GEARBOX TECHNOLOGY

Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 February 2012

Seminar Programme

Registration

Cost

2011 Courses

 

Location: Design Unit, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU

Times: Day 1: 09.00am to 5.00pm with refreshment breaks

Times: Day 2: 08.45 am to 4.30pm with refreshment breaks

Tutors: Dr Rob Frazer - Design Unit, Newcastle University, Mr Ian Pledger -Schaeffler Group, Mr Dennis Hatton - Lubrication Consultant, Mr Davide Coleman & Mr David Morgan - ZF Great Britain Ltd, Professor David Mba -Cranfield University, Mr Cristiano Garau - Kittiwake Ltd

Registration: Forms should be returned to BGA by 8 February 2012

 

Seminar Programme

 

This two-day course was originally developed for the Windpower Owners' Forum whose members are drawn from the major Wind Farm operators. The seminar aims to introduce the main aspects of the relevant technology, covering fundamentals of gearing, bearings, lubrication, condition monitoring and maintenance issues. The course is suitable for engineers of any discipline and will appeal not only to wind turbine operators but also supppliers.

The Seminar will cover:

Registration

Registration forms (including lunch, refreshments and course notes) can be downloaded here:

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Forms should be faxed back to Shirley Elliott on 01283 515841 by 8 February 2012.   Please clearly mark on the registration form whether you are a BGA Member, Windpower Owners' Forum Member or Other (Non-BGA/Non WPOF Member).

Cost

 

Fee: this includes

 

 

FEE

VAT

TOTAL

BGA MEMBERS

£599.00

£119.80

£718.80

WIND POWER OWNERS' FORUM MEMBERS

£755.00

£151.00

£906.00

OTHER (NON-BGA/NON-WPOF MEMBERS)

£799.00

£159.80

£958.80


 

Note: PLEASE COMPLETE A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH DELEGATE AND PHOTOCOPY AS NECESSARY

Please remit sum as appropriate payable to: BRITISH GEAR ASSOCIATION (one cheque can cover all Applications)

VAT REG NO: 172 5908 48

REMITTANCE MUST BE SENT BY: 15 February 2012 to: British Gear Association, Suite 59, IMEX Business Park, Shobnall Road, BURTON ON TRENT, Staffs, DE14 2AU Tel: 01283 515521 Fax: 01283 515841 Email: admin@bga.org.ukk Web: http://www.bga.org.uk

 

CANCELLATION: Received in writing by 15 February 2012- 50% refund, from 16 February 2012- Nil refund

Please note replacement delegates will be accepted at any time

 

The BGA do not accept liability for any injuries or losses of any nature incurred by delegates and/or accompanying persons, nor the loss or damage to their luggage and/or personal belongings.

 

BGA KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER TOPICS FOR 2012

Gear Measurement Days 1 & 2

Gearbox Systems - Problems &, Solutions

Heat Treatment & Surface Engineering of Steels

Preventing Failures through Tribology

Involute Gear Geometry

Wind Turbine Gearbox Technology


Introduction to Transmission Noise

Gear Manufacture

Gear Hobbing

Gear Stress Analysis 1 & 2

Gear Wear & Failure Recognition

Gear Foundation Day