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Record 1 2006-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Electric Rotary Machines - Types
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
  • Wind Energy
DEF

A wind turbine deviation which is caused when the rotor is not perpendicular to the wind.

OBS

A yaw error implies that a lower share of the energy in the wind will be running through the rotor area.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Machines tournantes électriques - types
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Déviation du rotor d'une éolienne lorsque celui-ci n'est pas orienté perpendiculairement à la direction du vent.

OBS

[L']erreur d'orientation implique qu'une moindre partie de l'énergie du vent traverse la surface balayée par le rotor.

Spanish

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