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OVERSPEED CONTROL [2 records]

Record 1 2013-06-26

English

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

The method or methods used to prevent the wind machine from exceeding the design maximum rpm [revolutions per minute].

OBS

Distinctions for control are made on the basis of input signal (e.g. centrifugal forces, tachometer), the method of converting that signal to a response (e.g. mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, hydraulic, or other), and the type of response (e.g. blade feather, tail fold, change in orientation).

French

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

Méthode permettant de contrôler la vitesse du rotor lors des périodes de grands vents ou advenant une perte de la charge.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Máquinas rotativas eléctricas
  • Energía eólica
CONT

El control de exceso de velocidad avanzado también ofrece diferentes niveles de control de carga de acuerdo con la velocidad del viento, lo que aumenta enormemente la fiabilidad de las turbinas.

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Record 2 1993-07-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
  • Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
  • Freins (Composants mécaniques)

Spanish

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