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DINOTAIL [1 record]

Record 1 2005-11-16

English

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

Rotor Aerodynamic devices ... The "dinotail" is [a device] in which a serrated trailing edge - similar to the back tail plates of a stegosaurus, hence dino(saur) tail, was tried out to modify vortex shedding and reduce acoustic emissions. It was found to reduce drag generally and hence improve power performance.

OBS

The "dinotail" is an interesting development of Bonus A/S [a Denmark-based company] ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Dispositif que l'on ajoute parfois sur une pale d'éolienne à régulation par décrochage aérodynamique afin d'améliorer la portance d'une section.

OBS

Ce dispositif prolonge la partie arrière de la pale et fonctionne un peu à la manière d'une queue de dinosaure, d'où le nom anglais «dinotail» créé par la compagnie danoise Bonus A/S.

Spanish

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