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Record 1 2012-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
  • Wind Energy
DEF

A phenomenon which is observed behind a wind turbine when a long trail of turbulent wind (wake) is slowed down, when compared to the wind blowing in front of the turbine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Effet créé derrière une éolienne au passage d'une longue traînée de vent (sillage) plus turbulente et ralentie que le vent soufflant devant le rotor.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
  • Energía eólica
CONT

La interferencia de una turbina eólica sobre el viento que llega a otra turbina que se encuentre viento abajo se conoce como efecto de estela.

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