Engineering English
Blade Pitch
Energy Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: The angle of a wind turbine blade relative to its plane of rotation. Adjusting blade pitch controls aerodynamic torque and rotor speed.
Example in context
“The engineer adjusted the blade pitch to optimize energy capture in low wind conditions.”
“Mühendis, düşük rüzgar koşullarında enerji yakalamayı optimize etmek için palye eğimini ayarladı.”
Where engineers use it
Blade pitch is used in the pitch control system of wind turbines to regulate rotor speed and power output. Engineers adjust it during commissioning and operational optimization.
Synonyms: pitch angle, blade angle
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“Blade Pitch” in 21 languages
| English | Blade Pitch |
|---|---|
| Turkish | palye eğimi |
| French | calage de pale |
| German | Blattwinkel |
| Spanish | ángulo de pala |
| Chinese | 叶片桨距 |
| Arabic | زاوية الشفرة |
| Portuguese | ângulo de pá |
| Russian | угол лопасти |
| Japanese | ブレードピッチ |
| Italian | angolo di pala |
| Vietnamese | góc cánh quạt |
| Hindi | ब्लेड पिच |
| Thai | ระยะพิทช์ใบพัด |
| Indonesian | sudut bilah |
| Korean | 블레이드 피치 |
| Bengali | ব্লেড পিচ |
| Dutch | bladhoek |
| Swedish | bladvinkel |
| Finnish | siipikulma |
| Ukrainian | кут лопаті |
Frequently asked questions
What does Blade Pitch mean in engineering?
The angle of a wind turbine blade relative to its plane of rotation. Adjusting blade pitch controls aerodynamic torque and rotor speed. In Energy Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Blade Pitch?
Blade Pitch is pronounced /bleɪd pɪtʃ/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Blade Pitch used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The engineer adjusted the blade pitch to optimize energy capture in low wind conditions.”
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