Case Study
Horizontal Axis Tidal Turbine: Wichita Custom HBS42-14 Wet Brake
• Dual function: emergency stop and parking brake • Wet-brake technology – torque generated by oil-in-shear • 1.5 MNm static torque • Shaft Speed: 6-8 RPM (typical) • Hydraulic power unit also supplied Wichita Custom HBS42-14 Wet Brake Horizontal Axis Tidal Turbine Wichita HBS42-14 Wet Brakes are utilized on the world’s largest tidal turbines designed for open ocean deployment, one of the harshest environments on the planet. Each