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ducted rotor [1 record]

Record 1 2013-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stators and Rotors (Electrical Components)
  • Electric Rotary Machines - Types
  • Wind Energy
DEF

[A] rotor [configuration which] consists of a turbine inside a duct which flares outwards at the back.

OBS

The narrow duct accelerates the air and so the rotor spins more quickly. The main advantage of the ducted rotor is that it can operate in a wide range of winds. Another advantage is that the generator operates at a high rotation rate, so it doesn't require a bulky gearbox, so it can be smaller and lighter.

CONT

The HAWT's [horizontal-axis wind turbines] are usually in the form of a windmill, modern wind turbines and ducted rotor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stators et rotors (Composants électrotechniques)
  • Machines tournantes électriques - types
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Rotor d'éolienne à axe horizontal entouré d'une structure en entonnoir qui concentre et renforce l'écoulement du vent afin d'en extraire plus d'énergie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estatores y rotores (Componentes eléctricos)
  • Máquinas rotativas eléctricas - tipos
  • Energía eólica
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