Basic principles of the Pelton turbine may be demonstrated and, with appropriate measurements, power produced and efficiency may be determined.
FEATURES:
- Turbine to place upon the hydraulic bench top service unit
- Illustrative model of a Pelton turbine
- Turbine wheel inside cast housing with acrylic panel to enable viewing
- Mechanical torque measured using dynamometer with spring balances
- Manometer shows pressure at turbine inlet
- Evaluation of measuring values and characteristics based on the theory
- Quick-release fitting for easy connection to Hydraulics Bench
- Educational software available as an option
SPECIFICATIONS:
Speed range: 0-2000 rpm
Brake power: 10W
- Pressure gauge range: 0-25m H2O
- Force balance range: 0-20N x 0.2N
- Number of Pelton buckets: 16
- Diameter of Pelton wheel: 123mm
- Power required: 230v, 50hz, 1ph
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
- LxWxH: 1000x800x1200mm
- Weight: approx. 90 kg