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variable-geometry VAWT [1 record]

Record 1 2014-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Rotary Machines - Types
  • Wind Energy
DEF

A nonarticulating (fixed pitch) straight-blade, vertical-axis wind turbine that reduces its intercept or frontal area to limit power in high winds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines tournantes électriques - types
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Éolienne à axe vertical à pales droites et à pas fixe qui a la capacité de limiter la surface balayée par le rotor pour enrayer la survitesse occasionnée par les grands vents.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Máquinas rotativas eléctricas - tipos
  • Energía eólica
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