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Record 1 2013-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wind Energy
DEF

[A wind turbine blade] fitted with a tip that automatically extends outwards in response to light winds and retracts in stronger winds.

OBS

This action allows higher energy capture in low wind conditions, while minimizing mechanical loads in high wind conditions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Pale d'éolienne dotée d'une extrémité se prolongeant à la rencontre des vents légers et se rétractant sous l'action des vents violents.

OBS

Cette opération augmente l'énergie captée dans les conditions de vent faible, mais elle atténue la charge mécanique entraînée par les conditions de vent fort.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Energía eólica
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