AXIAL FLOW IMPULSE TURBINE APPARATUS Model FM 35
AXIAL FLOW IMPULSE TURBINE APPARATUS Model FM 35
Sci-tech Axial Flow Impulse Turbine Test Apparatus Model FM 35 consists of an inlet manifold which supplies water to four jets which are equally spaced around the turbine runner. Each of the jets can be individually controlled using ball valves. The runner itself is mounted on a horizontal shaft with a clear acrylic splash guard to allow maximum visibility of the workings. The unit incorporates a pressure sensor to measure the inlet condition of the water. This pressure can be accurately controlled using the software supplied with the service unit.
| Size: | 120cm x 60cm x 80cm (LxWxH) |
| Weight: | 40 kg |
Item Description
Sci-tech Axial Flow Impulse Turbine Test Apparatus Model FM 35 is widely used for pumping liquids in several applications including domestic, industrial, irrigation and drainage. The Impulse Turbine is a small-scale impulse turbine unit which is designed to be used in conjunction with the service unit. An impulse turbine uses the momentum transferred from the impact of a jet of water onto the turbine blades to generate power The Impulse Turbine is an experimental set-up necessary for any Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics Laboratory of an educational institution.
Sci-tech Axial Flow Impulse Turbine Test Apparatus Model FM 35 consists of an inlet manifold which supplies water to four jets which are equally spaced around the turbine runner. Each of the jets can be individually controlled using ball valves. The runner itself is mounted on a horizontal shaft with a clear acrylic splash guard to allow maximum visibility of the workings. The unit incorporates a pressure sensor to measure the inlet condition of the water. This pressure can be accurately controlled using the software supplied with the service unit.
The impulse Turbines a compact unit and all components and instrumentation are placed in a robust and mobile frame. The complete unit is manufactured from corrosion resistant material.
Technical Specifications
Specifications
– Investigation of a compressed air driven axial impulse turbine
– Front panel for observing the operating area
– Distributor with 4 nozzles
– Selectable number of nozzles
– Applying a load to the turbine by using the wear-free eddy current brake
– Setting the primary pressure with the pressure reducing valve
– Valve and flow meter for setting the flow rate
– Solenoid valve as a safety device to prevent over-speed
– Determination of the torque on the turbine shaft using a force sensor
– Measurement of the turbine speed with an optical speed sensor
– Manometer for displaying pressures on the inlet and outlet side
– Digital display of speed, torque and temperature
Technical Specifications
Nozzles (four 20º nozzles and four 30º nozzles):
Throat inlet diameter: 2 mm. Throat outlet diameter: 2 mm.
Discharge angle: 20º and 30º.
Turbine Rotor:
External diameter: 53 mm. Internal diameter: 45 mm. Number of blades: 40.
Inlet angle of the blades: 40º. Outlet angle of the blades: 40º.
Used material: brass.
Brake:
Pulley diameter: 51 mm. Effective radio: 27.5 mm.
Four Pressure sensors, range: 0 – 100 PSI (0 – 6.7 bar).
Load cell, range: 0 – 2 Kg.
Force sensor (torque), range: 0 – 20 N (maximum).
Flow sensor, range: 0 – 30 l/min.
Speed sensor, range: 0 to 20000 rpm.
Water pump, computer controlled: maximum pressure: 7 bar, maximum head: 80 m., maximum water flow: 120 l/min., power: 1.5 kW.
Water transparent tank, capacity: 110 l approx.
OPTIONS:
- Computer based learning software to enable students understand and conduct experiments, tabulate results and plot graphs.
- Sci-Cal’ Computer Control Software
Cables and Accessories, for normal operation.
List of Experiments:
- Design and function of an impulse turbine
- Determination of torque, power and efficiency
- Investigation of the effect of nozzle pressure and number of nozzles
- Determining the characteristics of the turbine including the relationships of volume flow rate, head, torque produced, power output and efficiency to rotational speed.
- Comparison of nozzle and throttling control of an Impulse Turbine
- Graphical representation of characteristic curves for torque, power and efficiency
Services Required:
- Single phase electrical supply, 220-240 V, 50 Hz.
- Water supply and drainage.
Model Number
FM 35
