A turbine gearbox is a mechanical drive system that adjusts the rotational speed of a turbine shaft to match that of the generator or driven equipment.
Because turbines typically operate at very high speeds, a gearbox is required to reduce or increase this speed for efficient and reliable power transmission.
Turbine gearboxes are commonly found in steam turbines, gas turbines, and wind turbines.
The gearbox converts the high rotational speed of the turbine into a lower (or sometimes higher) speed suitable for the generator.
It does this using precision gear sets, which are designed to:
They require reliable lubrication and cooling to function properly.
Proper lubrication is critical to the performance and longevity of a turbine gearbox.
Lubricating oil:
Most turbine gearboxes use circulating oil systems with built-in filtration — often combined with offline (kidney loop) filtration — to maintain oil cleanliness and prevent failure.