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rotor axis [2 records]

Record 1 2008-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stators and Rotors (Electrical Components)
  • Mechanical Components
  • Wind Energy
DEF

The axis about which a wind turbine revolves.

OBS

On conventional wind turbines the rotor axis is nearly horizontal; on Darrieus wind turbines, vertical.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stators et rotors (Composants électrotechniques)
  • Composants mécaniques
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Axe autour duquel tourne le rotor d'une éolienne.

OBS

Sur une éolienne conventionnelle, l'axe est horizontal. Dans le cas d'une éolienne Darrieus, il est vertical.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Helicopters (Military)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
OBS

Term officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères.

Spanish

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