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Record 1 2008-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics
  • Electric Rotary Machines - Types
  • Wind Energy
DEF

Effect on drive train from two-blade vertical-axis wind turbines in response to a variation from the lift and torque caused by the blades’ position.

OBS

The torque intensity will vary from high to low whether the blades are moving across the wind (high) or with or against the wind (low).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique
  • Machines tournantes électriques - types
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Effet observé sur la chaîne dynamique d'une éolienne verticale bipale en réponse à une variation de la portance et du couple par rapport à la position des pales, le couple étant accéléré ou réduit selon que les pales tournent perpendiculairement au vent ou contre ce dernier.

Spanish

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