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GENERATEUR ANNULAIRE [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Rotary Machines - Types
  • Wind Energy
DEF

A generator or alternator where the generator diameter is large relative to the length of the generator case.

OBS

In contrast to conventional generators -- where the diameter is some fraction of the generator's length -- the diameter of ring generators is several times the length or depth of the generator case. ... For wind turbines, ring generators permit the use of direct drive and the elimination of step-up transmissions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines tournantes électriques - types
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Génératrice éolienne dont la forme en anneau fait en sorte que son diamètre dépasse la longueur du berceau qui la supporte.

Spanish

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