mistuned coupling

[/mɪsˈtjuːnd ˈkʌplɪŋ/]
nounpl: mistuned couplings
acoplamento dessintonizado
1. A mechanical or electrical connection between two components that is not properly aligned or synchronized, resulting in inefficient energy transfer or system malfunction
The mistuned coupling between the motor and the pump caused excessive vibration and reduced efficiency.
O acoplamento dessintonizado entre o motor e a bomba causou vibração excessiva e eficiência reduzida.
2. In engineering, a condition where two oscillating or rotating systems are connected but not resonating at the same frequency
Engineers identified a mistuned coupling in the turbine assembly that needed immediate correction.
Os engenheiros identificaram um acoplamento dessintonizado na montagem da turbina que precisava de correção imediata.
This is primarily technical terminology used in engineering, manufacturing, and mechanical maintenance industries in both Brazil and the USA. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but is essential in industrial and technical documentation, equipment specifications, and troubleshooting manuals.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
misaligned couplingunbalanced couplingdetuned couplingimproper coupling
Antonyms / Antônimos
tuned couplingproperly aligned couplingsynchronized coupling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acoplamento dessintonizado
standard technical term used in engineering contexts
Portugal
acoplamento desafinado
alternative usage in Portuguese engineering terminology
Technical English (USA)
mistuned coupling
commonly used in mechanical and electrical engineering specifications

Related Words

couplingmechanical couplingresonancesynchronizationvibration analysisshaft alignment

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of sync
not on the same wavelength
running at cross purposes
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