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WIND TURBINE CONTROLLER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-06-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Wind Energy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wind turbine controller
1, record 1, English, wind%20turbine%20controller
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WTC 1, record 1, English, WTC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- controller 2, record 1, English, controller
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A computerized device that monitors a turbine and controls its operation. 3, record 1, English, - wind%20turbine%20controller
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The wind turbine controller evaluates wind conditions and adjusts the turbine operation to maximize the amount of power generated, while protecting it from wear and tear. These smart controllers start the machines when wind speeds reach between 8 and 16 miles per hour (mph) and shut off the machine when wind speeds reach about 65 mph. 4, record 1, English, - wind%20turbine%20controller
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Énergie éolienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- automate de contrôle
1, record 1, French, automate%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif électronique qui permet de contrôler et de commander le fonctionnement d'une éolienne. 2, record 1, French, - automate%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'automate d'une éolienne renseigne notamment sur la vitesse de rotation du rotor, l'angle de calage des pales, la température des différents composants de la nacelle, et signale à l'opérateur les éventuelles défaillances techniques. 2, record 1, French, - automate%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
- Energía eólica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- controlador de la turbina eólica
1, record 1, Spanish, controlador%20de%20la%20turbina%20e%C3%B3lica
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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