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RAPID COUPLING [2 records]

Record 1 2013-01-18

English

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

The rapid oscillation, beating or flapping of wind turbine blades with low amplitude through coupling of flapping and torsional deflections.

French

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

Basculement et battement rapides des pales d'une éolienne s'accompagnant d'une faible amplitude, occasionnés par l'association des déformations en battement et en torsion.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
  • Máquinas rotativas eléctricas - tipos
  • Energía eólica
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Record 2 1983-04-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Pools
OBS

The simplest and most effective method consists of installing (along the pool walls) rapid couplings to which the floating flexible hose from the suction head can be connected. The couplings are connected to a pipe running around the edge of the pool, and this pipe is itself connected to the suction inlet of a fixed pump fitted with a filter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Piscines
OBS

Le procédé [de nettoyage des bassins] le plus simple et le plus efficace consiste à installer sur les parois de la piscine des prises rapides sur lesquelles se branche le tuyau souple auto-flottant provenant du suceur [du balai de piscine]. Ces prises sont reliées à une tuyauterie de ceinturage du bassin, elle-même reliée à l'aspiration d'une pompe fixe équipée d'un préfiltre.

Spanish

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