1MW Gear Box

1MW Natural Gas Component

Gear Box

A high-speed gearbox was specifically designed and manufactured to a 3.317:1 nominal gear ratio, with
1000kW production at 5,971 RMP input, 1800 RPM output.

Gear Box Features

  • Double helical through hardened gearing per AGMA 6011-H98
  • A gear box oil pump dedicated circulating lube system (see below for details)
  • All main bearings have temperature sensors
  • Remote mounted oil and ar cooler sized for an ambient temperature of 100F
  • Two RTD stem type temperature sensors for each input shaft bearing with a 4-20mA transmitter and NEMA 4 junction box
  • Small footprint and weight
  • Air cooled

Oil Sump Details

For operation at three-phase 190/360 volts 50Hz, or three-phase 220/440 volts 60Hz. Dedicated circulating lube system with:

  • Single oil filter
  • Suction strainer
  • Pressure switch
  • Pressure gauge
  • Temperature gauge
  • Auxiliary motor-driven, close coupled pump

Two Associated Sub-Systems