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Record 1 2013-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
  • Wind Energy
DEF

A structure that provides adequate ground clearance for safety, places [a wind] machine above local turbulence, and permits the rotor's exposure to the greatest possible wind velocity.

CONT

A major advantage of the Darrieus is that its generator is situated on the ground, so the support structure is less massive than of a horizontal-axis rotor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

[...] structure [qui] comprend les fondations, la tour, les haubans et tout autre équipement utilisé pour soutenir le rotor [d'une éolienne] et, [parfois] d'autres éléments.

CONT

En plus des charges uniformes et cycliques transmises par le rotor, la structure support d'une éolienne est soumise à des charges dues à la traînée aérodynamique, à des perturbations sismiques et aux travaux d'érection.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Componentes mecánicos
  • Energía eólica
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