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Record 1 2006-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
  • Electric Rotary Machines - Types
  • Wind Energy
DEF

In contrast to full-span pitch control, where the rotation of a wind turbine blade about its longitudinal axis acts along its entire length, [a system where] only the outboard sections of the blade are used.

OBS

The inboard sections remain fixed in pitch.

Key term(s)
  • partial span pitch control

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
  • Machines tournantes électriques - types
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

À l'opposé du pas variable à rotation complète, où toute la pale d'une éolienne est sollicitée autour de son axe longitudinal, système qui ne fait appel qu'aux parties extérieures (arrière) de la pale, les parties intérieures demeurant fixes.

OBS

Équivalent formulé après consultation du groupe ATI - Éolien division de Audace Technologies Inc. de Rimouski.

Spanish

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