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SETTING ANGLE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
  • Electric Rotary Machines - Types
  • Wind Energy
DEF

The angle between the blade chord and the plane of the blade's rotation.

OBS

A blade carved with a twist has a different setting angle at the tip than at the root.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
  • Machines tournantes électriques - types
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Angle formé par la corde d'une pale et le plan de rotation de cette dernière.

OBS

Une pale vrillée possédera un angle de calage à son extrémité qui sera différent de celui du pied.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
  • Máquinas rotativas eléctricas - tipos
  • Energía eólica
DEF

Ángulo agudo entre la cuerda de la pala de una hélice y su plano de rotación.

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