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MACHINE ELECTRIQUE TOURNANTE [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Rotary Machines
  • Machinery
DEF

An electrical apparatus depending on electromagnetic induction for its operation and having components capable of relative rotary movement and intended for converting energy.

OBS

This term also applies to electical apparatus operating on the same principle and similar in construction and intended for other purposes, e.g. regulation, supplying or absorbing reactive power. It is not intended to cover electrostatic machines.

OBS

rotating machine; electrical rotating machine: terms and definition standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in 1996.

Key term(s)
  • electric rotary machine
  • electric rotating machine
  • rotating electric machine

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines tournantes électriques
  • Machines
DEF

Appareil électrique utilisant l'induction magnétique pour son fonctionnement, constitué d'éléments pouvant effectuer un mouvement relatif de rotation et destiné à la transformation de l'énergie.

OBS

Ce terme s'applique également aux appareils électriques fonctionnant suivant le même principe, de construction analogue et utilisés à d'autres fins, par exemple à des fins de régulation, de fourniture et d'absorption de puissance réactive. Il ne s'étend pas aux machines électrostatiques.

OBS

machine tournante; machine électrique tournante : termes et définition normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI) en 1996.

Key term(s)
  • machine tournante électrique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Máquinas rotativas eléctricas
  • Maquinaria
DEF

Aparato eléctrico cuyo funcionamiento depende de la inducción electromagnética, constituido por elementos que pueden efectuar un movimiento relativo de rotación y destinado a la transformación de la energía.

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