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Record 1 2018-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Energy Transformation
  • Electric Rotary Machines - Types
CONT

Darrieus rotor: a vertical axis wind machine that has long, thin blades in the shape of a loop connected at the top and bottom of the axle; often called "egg-beater" windmill because of its appearance.

OBS

The two primary variations [of the Darrieus rotor] are the "egg-beater" - so named because of a distinct similarity in shape - and the straight blade versions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transformation de l'énergie
  • Machines tournantes électriques - types
CONT

G. J. M. Darrieus [...] prit un brevet américain en décembre 1931 concernant ses machines [les rotors Darrieus]. Il est remarquable de voir qu'il n'a pas seulement inventé le batteur à œufs éolien mais aussi la machine à pales verticales droites et orientables [...]. Cette dernière [...] est maintenant commercialisée sous le nom de «gyromill».

Spanish

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