The Evolution of Wind Turbine Gear Oils with Jim Carey (ex. Mobil)

Episode 17 February 16, 2022 00:57:01
The Evolution of Wind Turbine Gear Oils with Jim Carey (ex. Mobil)
Lubrication Experts
The Evolution of Wind Turbine Gear Oils with Jim Carey (ex. Mobil)

Feb 16 2022 | 00:57:01

/

Hosted By

Rafe Britton

Show Notes

When a new technology emerges, the lubricants industry must evolve to meet the specific challenges of the new operating paradigm. In the 1980's on of the biggest new applications was the wind turbine gearbox. In this episode Jim Carey, retired Mobil formulator, talks us through the evolution of these products and the formulation challenges as gearboxes became larger and more power dense.

Other Episodes

Episode 60

August 23, 2024 00:43:10
Episode Cover

Grease Development with Jacob Bonta (Valvoline)

Join us for a special episode of Lubrication Experts featuring Jacob Bonta, the Lead Formulation Scientist for Industrial Fluids and Greases at Valvoline Global...

Listen

Episode 46

November 21, 2023 00:34:34
Episode Cover

Oil Analysis Limits with Elaine Hepley (Polaris Laboratories)

Oil analysis - your business is most likely doing it, collecting the data, and then never looking at the data ever again. How do...

Listen

Episode 41

May 19, 2023 00:47:24
Episode Cover

Lubricant Chemistry Management with Matthew Hobbs (EPT Clean Oil)

Welcome back to Lubrication Experts! Today, we delve into the fascinating world of lubricant chemistry with none other than Dr. Matthew Hobbs from EPT...

Listen