PELTON WHEEL TURBINE DEMONSTRATION

Product Description

This accessory comprises aminiature Pelton wheel with spear-valve arrangement mounted on a support frame,which fits on to the Hydraulics Bench top channel. Mechanical output from theturbine is absorbed using a simple friction dynamo meter. Pressure at the spearvalve is indicated on a remote gauge.

A non-contacting tachometer maybe used to determine the speed of the Pelton wheel. Basic principles of thePelton turbine may be demonstrated and, with appropriate measurements, powerproduced and efficiency may be determined.

Demonstration Capabilities:-

Determining the operatingcharacteristics, ie power, efficiency and torque, of a Pelton turbine atvarious speeds

Technical Specifications:-

Turbine wheel inside cast housingwith acrylic panel to enable viewing

Mechanical torque measured usingdynamometer with spring balances

Inlet pressure gauge

Quick-release fitting for easyconnection to Hydraulics Bench

Educational software available asan option

Speed range: 0-2000 rpm

Brake power: 10W

Pressure gauge range: 0-25 m H2O

Force balance range: 0-20 N x 0.2N

Number of Pelton buckets: 16

Diameter of Pelton wheel: 123 mm