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ROTOR TORQUE [2 records]

Record 1 2008-09-05

English

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

The movement produced by a rotor about its axis.

OBS

In a wind turbine, torque is a function of lift and the distance from the hub where the lift is produced.

French

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

Mouvement produit par un rotor autour de son axe.

OBS

Sur une éolienne, le couple est la résultante de la portance ainsi que de la distance de cette dernière par rapport au moyeu.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Helicopters (Military)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
OBS

Term officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères.

Spanish

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