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SLOT EFFECT [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-09-09

English

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

The benefit derived from airflow through a gap between a slot or auxiliary airfoil and a wing or second airfoil.

OBS

The slot effect was first noticed on jib-rigged sailboats where the foresail directs flow over the mainsail, accentuating the mainsail's performance.

French

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

Accroissement du rendement lié au passage de l'air à travers l'interstice entre un bec ou profil auxiliaire et une aile ou profil secondaire.

OBS

L'effet de couloir a été remarqué pour la première fois sur les bateaux à voiles gréées, ou la misaine dirige le flux d'air directement sur la grand-voile, améliorant sa productivité.

Spanish

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