Compact Kaplan Turbine Test Set

Compact Kaplan Turbine Test Set .

Compact Kaplan Turbine Test Set

Description of Compact Kaplan Turbine Test Set

Compact Kaplan Turbine Test Set is a self contained bench top set for studying the Kaplan turbine characteristics under various flow rates and heads.The unit consists of a storage tank, a pump, a turbine, a dynamometer, and measuring instruments. The adjustable guide vanes direct water to the runner.

Experiments of Compact Kaplan Turbine Test Set

1. Torque vs speed at various heads and flow rates.
2. Power output vs speed for various heads and flow rates.
3. Efficiency vs speed for a given head and flow rate.
4. Racing characteristics.

Technical Data of Compact Kaplan Turbine Test Set

Turbine

1. Construction: Fixed blade metal runner.
2. Non corrosion metal casing with adjustable guide vanes with transparent window to observe runner and guide vane position.

Maximum power: 400 W of brake power.

Pump: 2.2 kW.

Dynamometer: Water brake absorber.

Measuring instruments:

1. Torque: Spring balances.
2. Flow rate and speed: Digital display.
3. Pressure: Pressure gauge.