Mini Pelton Turbine Test Set

Mini Pelton Turbine Test Set .

Mini Pelton Turbine Test Set

Description of Mini Pelton Turbine Test Set

Mini Pelton Turbine Test Set is a self contained bench top set for studying the Pelton turbine characteristics under various flow rates and heads. The Mini Pelton Turbine Test Set unit consists of a storage tank on a steel base, a pump, a turbine, a dynamometer, and measuring instruments. The adjustable nozzle direct a water jet to the runner buckets.

Experiments of Mini Pelton 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 Pelton Turbine Test Set

Turbine

1. Construction : Stainless steel runner, nozzle and casing with transparent window.
2. Maximum power : 40 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.