Rotor — may refer to:In engineering: *Helicopter rotor, the rotary wing(s) of a rotorcraft such as a helicopter *Rotor (electric), the non stationary part of an alternator or electric motor, operating with a stationary element called the stator. *ROTOR,… … Wikipedia
Rotor-Chiffriermaschine — Rotor Chiffriermaschinen (auch: Rotor Schlüsselmaschinen) sind elektromechanische Verschlüsselungsmaschinen, die zumeist mehrere Rotoren enthalten. Sie waren etwa von 1920 bis 1960 in Gebrauch, insbesondere während der Zeit des Zweiten Weltkriegs … Deutsch Wikipedia
rotor — ► NOUN 1) the rotating part of a turbine, electric motor, or other device. 2) a hub with a number of radiating blades that is rotated to provide the lift for a helicopter … English terms dictionary
Electric motor — For other kinds of motors, see motor (disambiguation). For a railroad electric engine, see electric locomotive. Various electric motors. A 9 volt PP3 transistor battery is in the center foreground for size comparison. An electric motor converts… … Wikipedia
electric motor — motor (def. 4). [1885 90] * * * Introduction any of a class of devices that convert electrical energy to mechanical energy, usually by employing electromagnetic phenomena. Most electric motors develop their mechanical torque by the… … Universalium
electric generator — ▪ instrument Introduction also called dynamo, any machine that converts mechanical energy to electricity for transmission and distribution over power lines to domestic, commercial, and industrial customers. Generators also produce the… … Universalium
Electric generator — U.S. NRC image of a modern steam turbine generator In electricity generation, an electric generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. A generator forces electric charge (usually carried by electrons) to flow… … Wikipedia
Rotor-Maschine — Enigma Rotoren … Deutsch Wikipedia
Rotor-Schlüsselmaschine — Enigma Rotoren … Deutsch Wikipedia
Electric arc furnace — An electric arc furnace (EAF) is a furnace that heats charged material by means of an electric arc. Arc furnaces range in size from small units of approximately one ton capacity (used in foundries for producing cast iron products) up to about 400 … Wikipedia
