Turbine Supply Unit Didactic Equipment Teaching Hydrodynamics Lab Equipment

AFF089 Turbine Supply Unit Didactic Equipment Teaching Hydrodynamics Lab Equipment
Learning Objectives / Experiments
in conjunction with universal drive and brake unit and a Pelton or Francis turbine
- determination of the mechanical output of the turbines
- determination of the hydraulic output of the turbines
- determine the efficiencies of the turbines
- plot characteristic curves
- influence of the guide vane position on the characteristic curve when using the Francis turbine
- influence of the nozzle cross-section on the characteristic curve when using the Pelton turbine

Specification
[1] supply unit for turbines 
[2] closed water circuit contains multi-stage centrifugal pump, tank, inductive flowmeter and flow control valve
[3] connection to the turbines via flexible hose with quick-release coupling
[4] constant torques and speeds can be adjusted  
[5] digital display for flow rate, pressure and temperature
[6] braking torque and speed measured 
[7] software for data acquisition via USB under Windows Vista or Windows 7

Technical Data
Centrifugal pump, 3 stages- power consumption: 3kW- max. flow rate: 29m³/h- max. head: 45m- speed: 2900min-1
Tank: 96L
Measuring ranges
- pressure (turbine inlet): -1...9bar
- pressure (Francis turbine outlet): 0...1,6bar
- temperature: 0...100°C
- flow rate: 0...600L/min
Dimensions and Weight
LxWxH: 1300x800x1200mm
Weight empty: approx. 120kg
Required for Operation
400V, 50Hz, 3 phases or 230V, 60Hz, 3 phases