AFF086 characteristic Variables of Hydraulic Turbomachines Didactic Education Equipment For School Lab Fluid Mechanics Experiment Equipment
Learning Objectives / Experiments
Measuring intake and delivery pressure
Determining delivery height
Determining hydraulic output
Determining mechanical output
Pump characteristics at various speeds
Determining the efficiency of the pump
Additionally with accessories Pelton turbine and Francis turbine
Measuring torque and speed
Determining efficiency of the turbine
Plotting turbine characteristics
Specification
[1] Determining characteristic variables of a centrifugal pump
[2] Determining characteristic variables of water turbines together with the accessories and Francis turbine
[3] Closed water circuit with pump, motor, flow control valve and tank
[4] Pipes and fittings made of PVC
[5] 3-phase AC motor for pump with variable speed via frequency converter
[6] Flow adjustment by flow control valve
[7] Non-contact speed measurement at the turbine shaft and force sensor at the brake for measuring the torque
[8] Digital display for pressures, flow rate, speed and torque
[9] LabVIEW software for data acquisition via USB under Windows XP or Windows Vista
Technical Data
Pump (standard centrifugal pump)
max. head: 23,9m
max. flow rate: 32m³/h
Drive motor with variable speed
power output: 2,2kW
speed range: 0…3.000min-1
Tank: 250L
Measuring ranges
pressure: 3x 0…4bar abs.
flow rate: 0…40m³/h
torque: 1x 0…9,8Nm, 1x 0…20Nm
speed: 2x 0…9.999min-1
Dimensions and Weight
LxWxH: 1.900x790x1.900mm
Weight: approx. 230kg
Required for Operation
230V, 50/60Hz, 1 phase or 230V, 60Hz/CSA, 3 phase