Compact Pelton Francis Turbine Test Set

Compact Pelton Francis Turbine Test Set .

Compact Pelton Francis Turbine Test Set

Description of Compact Pelton Francis Turbine Test Set

Compact Pelton Francis Turbine Test Se is a self contained set of Pelton and Francis turbines, designed for studying the turbine characteristics under various flow rates and heads.The unit consists of a pump, a storage tank, a Pelton and a Francis turbines connected in parallel, a dynamometer for each turbine, and measuring instruments. The unit is on adjustable foothing.

Experiments of Compact Pelton Francis Turbine Test Set

1. Each turbine can be tested on the following :
2. Torque vs speed at various heads and flow rates.
3. Power output vs speed for various heads and flow rates.
4. Efficiency vs speed for a given head and flow rate.
5. Racing characteristics.

Technical Data of Compact Pelton Francis Turbine Test Set

Pelton turbine

1. Construction : Metal runner and nozzle.
2. Stainless steel casing with transparent window to observe hydraulic action.

Maximum power : 400 W of brake power.

Francis turbine

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

Maximum power : 400 W of brake power.

Pump : 2.2 kW.

Dynamometer : Water brake absorber.

Measuring instruments :

1. Torques : Spring balances.
2. Flow rate ans speeds : Digital display.
3. Pressures : Pressure gauges at turbine inlets.

Power supply : 220 V, 1 Ph, 50 Hz. Other power supply is available on request.