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TORSIONAL OSCILLATION [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 1982-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
OBS

In the case of torsional oscillations the moment of inertia will also be modified to take care of the inertia of the apparent soil mass.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Rayonnements électromagnétiques
OBS

Dans le cas de vibrations de torsion, le moment d'inertie sera aussi modifié pour prendre en compte l'inertie de la masse apparente de sol.

Spanish

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