Rotor
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-024557
1. The rotating part of a machine. The rotor is surrounded by the stationary (non-moving) parts (stator) of the machine.
2. Rotating part of a wind turbine, including either the blades and blade assembly or the rotating portion of a generator.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-024557 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Laws, regulations and executive orders |
| References | Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms; DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, Small Wind Guidebook Glossary at https://windexchange.energy.gov/small-wind-guidebook |
Record as JSON
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"subject": "Laws, regulations and executive orders",
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"DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, Small Wind Guidebook Glossary at https://windexchange.energy.gov/small-wind-guidebook"
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