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BETZ LIMIT [1 record]

Record 1 2005-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
  • Wind Energy
DEF

The maximum fraction of the power in the wind that can theoretically be extracted by a wind turbine, usually given as 16/27 (about 59%).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Loi mathématique qui désigne le taux maximum d'énergie cinétique du vent récupérable par un rotor éolien [...]

CONT

Pour une hélice de diamètre D, la limite de Betz est égale à [...] P = 0,29 (D au carré) (V au cube) (V = vitesse instantanée du vent).

Spanish

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