AFF088 Francis Turbine Vocational Education Equipment For School Lab Fluids Engineering Experiment Equipment
Learning Objectives / Experiments
determination of mechanical output
determination of efficiency
recording of characteristic curves
investigation of the influence of the guide vane position on the power output
velocity triangles
Specification
[1] recording the curves of a Francis turbine and investigating the influence of the guide vane position
[2] transparent front panel for observing the operating area
[3] loading the turbine by use of the band brake
[4] adjustable guide vanes for setting different angles of attack
[5] recording the torque via band brake and force sensor
[6] force sensor at the turbine inlet
[7] speed, torque and pressure displayed on the switch cabinet
[8] water supply, flow rate measurement and data processing software
Technical Data
Turbine – output: approx. 350W at 1500min-1, 270L/min,
H=15m – max. speed: 3000min-1 – rotor
11 blades medium diameter: 60mm – distributor
7 vanes angle of attack: 0…20°
Measuring ranges- torque: 0…9,81Nm – pressure: 0…4bar abs. – speed: 0…3000min-1
Dimensions and Weight LxWxH: 510x490x410mm Weight: approx. 38kg