tip-speed ratio
1Tip speed ratio — The tip speed ratio λ (lambda) or TSR for wind turbines is the ratio between the rotational speed of the tip of a blade and the actual velocity of the wind. If the velocity of the tip is exactly the same as the wind speed the tip speed ratio is 1 …
2Tip Speed Ratio — In reference to a wind energy conversion device s blades, the difference between the rotational speed of the tip of the blade and the actual velocity of the wind …
3Design Tip Speed Ratio — For a wind turbine, the ratio of the speed of the tip of a turbine blade for which the power coefficient is at maximum …
4Wind turbine design — An example of a wind turbine, this 3 bladed turbine is the classic design of modern wind turbines Wind turbines History Design …
5Gorlov helical turbine — A.M.Gorlov with his turbine. The Gorlov helical turbine (GHT) is a water turbine evolved from the Darrieus turbine design by altering it to have helical blades/foils. It was patented in a series of patents from September 19, 1995[1] to July 3,… …
6Vertical axis wind turbine — Vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT) are a type of wind turbine where the main rotor shaft runs vertically. Among the advantages of this arrangement are that generators and gearboxes can be placed close to the ground, and that VAWT do not need to… …
7TSR — The Three letter abbreviation TSR has a variety of meanings, depending on context:cience and technology* Terminate and Stay Resident, utility programs used in DOS * Thermo Chemical Sulfato Reduction or Thermo Sulfato Reduction, see also Kraft… …
8TSR — Terminate And Stay Resident (Computing » General) Terminate And Stay Resident (Governmental » Military) * Tactical Studies Rules (Governmental » Military) * Technical Support Representative (Business » Positions) * Technical Service… …
9Turbofan — [ CFM56 3 turbofan, lower half, side view.] A turbofan is a type of jet engine, similar to a turbojet. It essentially consists of a ducted fan with a smaller diameter turbojet engine mounted behind it that powers the fan. Part of the airstream… …
10Gas turbine — Microturbine redirects here. For turbines in electricity, see Small wind turbine. For turbines driven by the flow of gas, see Turbine. A typical axial flow gas turbine turbojet, the J85, sectioned for display. Flow is left to right, multistage… …
