Mini Kaplan Turbine Test Set

Mini Kaplan Turbine Test Set .

Mini Kaplan Turbine Test Set

Description of Mini Kaplan Turbine Test Set

Mini Kaplan Turbine Test Set 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 turbine, a dynamometer, and measuring instruments. The adjustable guide vanes direct water to the runner.

Experiments of Mini Kaplan 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 Mini Kaplan Turbine Test Set

Turbine

1. Construction: Metal runner with adjustable guide vanes.
2. Non corrosion metal casing with transparent window and runner section.

Maximum power : 15 W.

Pump : 0.55 kW.

Dynamometer : Mechanical brake absorber.

Measuring instruments:

1. Torque: Spring balances.
2. Speed: Portable tachometer.
3. Flow rate: Water meter.
4. Pressure: Pressure gauge.