Mini Kaplan Turbine Test Set
This 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 on a steel base, a pump, a mini Kaplan turbine, a dynamometer, and measuring…
Description
This 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 on a steel base, a pump, a mini Kaplan turbine, a dynamometer, and measuring instruments.
The adjustable guide vanes direct water helically to the runner.
Instruction manual is also included.
TYPICAL EXPERIMENTS
- Torque vs speed at various heads and flow rates.
- Power output vs speed for various heads and flow rates.
- Efficiency vs speed for a given head and flow rate.
- Racing characteristics.
TECHNICAL DATA
| Turbine | |
| – Construction |
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| – Ratings | Maximum power over 15 W |
| Dynamometer | Mechanical brake |
| Measuring instruments | |
| – Torque | Spring balances |
| – Speed | Portable tachometer |
| – Flow | Water meter and stop watch |
| – Pressure | Pressure gauge |
| Software for data display and analysis by computer (separately supplied). | |
| Power supply | 220 V, 1 Ph, 50 Hz. Other power supply is available on request. |
Additional information
| Brand |
Essom |
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