éolienne Savonius

Traductions

• anglais

  Auteur : Université de Montréal, 1985

  Définition

  A vertical-axis, drag-type rotor that generally has low efficiency but high starting torque.

  Note :

  Its origin is credited to a Finnish inventer, Sigurd Savonius, who experimented with the concept during the 1920's.

  Termes :

  1. Savonius rotor
  2. S rotor
  3. drum rotor
  4. Savonius