The leading edge of the wind turbine blade is the part that faces into the wind and is the first part of the blade to come into contact with the air. The trailing edge is the opposite end of the blade that trails behind and is the last part of the blade to come into contact with the air. However, when the wind turbine is in operation, both the leading edge and the trailing edge of the blade are interacting with the air. The leading edge is responsible for deflecting the wind and creating the necessary lift to turn the blade, while the trailing edge is responsible for cutting through the wind and reducing drag.
@@WindmillsTech Yes right I remember that . The thing which confused me in the picture is the leading edge is flat line which cuts the wind however in the video at 1.55 minute, it's running in reverse direction.
In a wind turbine, the blades are designed to rotate in a specific direction in order to harness the power of the wind. However, in some situations such as high wind speeds or maintenance, it may be necessary to turn the rotor in the opposite direction or to "feather" the blades by adjusting their pitch. When the blades are turning in the opposite direction, the leading and trailing edges effectively switch roles, but the overall function of the blade remains the same. The leading edge still deflects the wind and creates lift, while the trailing edge still cuts through the wind and reduces drag. I hope this clears up any confusion you had.
I have just learning about wind turbines. One doubt why the trailing edge of the blade is cutting the wind?
Ideally it should b leading edge right
The leading edge of the wind turbine blade is the part that faces into the wind and is the first part of the blade to come into contact with the air. The trailing edge is the opposite end of the blade that trails behind and is the last part of the blade to come into contact with the air.
However, when the wind turbine is in operation, both the leading edge and the trailing edge of the blade are interacting with the air. The leading edge is responsible for deflecting the wind and creating the necessary lift to turn the blade, while the trailing edge is responsible for cutting through the wind and reducing drag.
@@WindmillsTech
Yes right I remember that . The thing which confused me in the picture is the leading edge is flat line which cuts the wind however in the video at 1.55 minute, it's running in reverse direction.
In a wind turbine, the blades are designed to rotate in a specific direction in order to harness the power of the wind. However, in some situations such as high wind speeds or maintenance, it may be necessary to turn the rotor in the opposite direction or to "feather" the blades by adjusting their pitch.
When the blades are turning in the opposite direction, the leading and trailing edges effectively switch roles, but the overall function of the blade remains the same. The leading edge still deflects the wind and creates lift, while the trailing edge still cuts through the wind and reduces drag.
I hope this clears up any confusion you had.
@@WindmillsTech thank you for clearing the question