Compact Pelton Turbine Test Set

Product Description

Compact Pelton Turbine Test Set

Description of Compact Pelton Turbine Test Set

Compact Pelton Turbine Test Set is a self contained bench top set for studying the Pelton 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 nozzle direct a water jet to the runner buckets.

Experiments of Compact Pelton 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 Pelton Turbine Test Set

Turbine :

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

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.

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