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Record 1 2013-01-25

English

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

A form of rotor control on conventional small wind turbines where the rotor tips vertically toward the tail vane in high winds.

OBS

The movement is counterbalanced by weights, springs, or careful design of the [rotor] hinge axis.

French

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

Système de régulation du rotor utilisé sur les petites éoliennes classiques qui incline le rotor verticalement en direction du gouvernail par grand vent.

OBS

On contrebalance ce mouvement en ayant recours à des poids, des ressorts ou par une conception soignée de l’axe de l’articulation du rotor.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
  • Máquinas rotativas eléctricas - tipos
  • Energía eólica
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