8. Glossary
Aero-elasticity; aeroelasticity
Scientific field dealing with the interactions between various aerodynamic forces and structural response.
Aerogenerator; wind turbine
A machine that generates electricity by transforming the energy in the air, grouped with other forms of production under the French term éolienne.
Upstream/downstream; upwind/downwind
Considering the wind direction, the downstream configuration is characterized by a rotor located behind the mast, while the upstream configuration is characterized by a rotor located in front of the mast.
Attaque directe; direct drive
A term used to describe machine architectures without gearboxes, where the rotor and generator rotate at the same speed, as opposed to the...
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Bibliography
- (1) - GWEC - Global Wind Energy Council. - http://www.gwec.net
- (2) - SER - Syndicat des Énergies Renouvelables. - http://www.enr.fr ...
Events
Colloque national éolien: organized annually by France Renouvelables http://www.colloque-national-eolien.fr
WindEurope Annual Event: organized by the European Wind Energy Association WindEurope http://windeurope.org/events/
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