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VARIABLE SPEED-DRIVE [1 record]

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Record 1 1991-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cooling and Ventilating Systems
  • Mechanical Components
DEF

A mechanism transmitting motion from one shaft to another that allows the velocity ratio of the shafts to be varied continuously.

CONT

The [Specific Speed Method of Rating] is generally not recommended for fans with variable-speed drives, such as variable sheave, vee-belt drives commonly used for most HVAC systems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
  • Composants mécaniques
DEF

Appareil permettant de transmettre le mouvement d'un arbre à un autre arbre, avec possibilité de modifier, de façon continue, le rapport de leurs vitesses.

Spanish

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