摘要 |
A friction brake is provided for use in a wind energy system. The friction brake includes a piston adapted for being at least temporarily in contact with a braking surface, the piston having an outer circumferential surface that comprises a outer contact area. Further, the piston brake includes a housing for housing the piston, the housing having an inner surface that comprises a inner contact area wherein the inner contact area and the housing area are adapted for temporarily being in contact with each other. At least one of the inner contact area and the housing area is made of a non-metallic material. In addition, a wind energy system and a method for upgrading a wind energy system is provided. |