Compact Francis Turbine Test Set

Compact Francis Turbine Test Set .

Compact Francis Turbine Test Set

Description of Compact Francis Turbine Test Set

Compact Francis Turbine Test Set is a self contained bench top set for studying the Francis 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 guide vanes direct water to the runner.

Experiments of Compact Francis 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 Francis Turbine Test Set

Turbine:

1. Construction: Metal runner, bronze casing with adjustable guide vanes.
2. Non corrosion metal casing with transparent window to observe guide vane position.

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.