DESCRIPTION A self contained, small-scale propeller turbine unit. This fixed blade, axial flow turbine may be considered as the prototype form of a propeller turbine, itself a forerunner of the Kaplan turbine. The FM63 consists of a framework base which houses a large water reservoir and a circulating pump. A stainless steel top supports the turbine itself and a dynamometer assembly. The propeller itself is housed in a clear acrylic pipe to enable maximum visibility of the workings. The unit incorporates a paddle wheel type flow meter and a pressure sensor to measure the inlet condition of the water. The dynamometer module incorporates a magnetic type brake which applies load to the turbine. The level of braking is controlled directly from the software. A load cell measures the braking force, hence the power and an optical sensor measures the rotational speed of the turbine.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Maximum power: 55W Maximum speed: 8,500rpm Maximum torque: 0.60Nm Head: 14m Flow rate: 4.4l/s distributor 8 guide vanes, @ 45°: External diameter 50mm 9 guide vanes, @ 40°: External diameter 50mm Submersible pump with motor nominal power: 55W Tank: Approx. 75l Measuring ranges – temperature: 0 to 100°C – pressure (at turbine inlet): -100 to 100 kPa – pressure (at turbine outlet): -100 to 100 kPa