Steam Motor & Energy Conversion Test Kit Model BSG 009

Sci-tech Steam Motor & Energy Conversion Test Kit Model BSG 009 is a mobile laboratory-scale steam plant for experiments in thermodynamic principles.

A mobile frame contains all the parts of the test set. An electric pump draws from a reservoir (included) to deliver water to an electrically-heated boiler. The boiler includes a safety valve, water level gauge and ‘blow-down cock’. The boiler produces steam to turn a two-cylinder steam motor. The used steam from the motor outlet passes through a mains water-cooled condenser, then down to a waste tank or to a measuring vessel (supplied). The equipment includes all instruments needed for the experiments. These include a band-brake dynamometer with a digital torque and speed display, to measure and display motor speed, torque and power. Thermocouples connect to a digital temperature display to measure and display temperatures at key points in the test set. A throttling calorimeter allows students to measure the dryness fraction of the steam.

Two mechanical gauges show the boiler and engine inlet pressures. A meter shows the electrical power supplied to the heaters in the boiler.

Size: 70cm x 60cm x 95cm (LxWxH)
Weight: 95 kg

Item Description

Sci-tech Steam Motor & Energy Conversion Test Kit Model BSG 009 is a mobile laboratory-scale steam plant for experiments in thermodynamic principles.

A mobile frame contains all the parts of the test set. An electric pump draws from a reservoir (included) to deliver water to an electrically-heated boiler. The boiler includes a safety valve, water level gauge and ‘blow-down cock’. The boiler produces steam to turn a two-cylinder steam motor. The used steam from the motor outlet passes through a mains water-cooled condenser, then down to a waste tank or to a measuring vessel (supplied). The equipment includes all instruments needed for the experiments. These include a band-brake dynamometer with a digital torque and speed display, to measure and display motor speed, torque and power. Thermocouples connect to a digital temperature display to measure and display temperatures at key points in the test set. A throttling calorimeter allows students to measure the dryness fraction of the steam.

Two mechanical gauges show the boiler and engine inlet pressures. A meter shows the electrical power supplied to the heaters in the boiler.

Detailed Operation & Maintenance Manual is provided along with the trainer.

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

  • Motor power:   approximately 90 W at 2000 rev.min–1
  • Boiler: Electrically heated by two independently-switched Immersion heaters. Maximum experiment pressure approximately 350 kPa (set by 400 kPa pressure relief safety valve)
  • Throttling calorimeter and thermocouple to measure the dryness fraction of the steam
  • Dynamometer and display unit for motor speed and power measurement
  • Pressure gauges for boiler and engine (motor) inlet pressures.
  • Thermocouples and display for steam and cooling water temperatures
  • Power meter for heater power input.
  • Calibrated vessel with stopwatch and thermometer for condensate (steam flow) measurement.
    Water (solvent) is circulated using a centrifugal pump, using a 50 litre capacity feed tank.
  • A comprehensive instruction manual is supplied which details the necessary installation, commissioning and maintenance procedures.
  • Optional: Sci-CalR Computer Control Software & Interface

 Sci-CalR software & hardware has been designed for use with more than 600 ‘Sci-tech’ trainers. Sci-CalR comes in a module that can be fitted or mounted on the Sci-tech trainers very easily.

Sci-CalR box has 11 inches front HMI interactive panel, inside are i3 processor computer with it’s own hard drive & software processor with 16 to 32 analog and 16 to 32 digital signal data-loggers. The ‘LabVIEW’ processes the input signal with in-built data and formulae to tabulate results for the Sci-tech trainers.

Sci-CalR box has HDMI output for connection to a projector or an electronic whiteboard or a monitor.

Sci-CalR box has input ports for inputs from the Sci-tech trainer sensors.

Sci-CalR eliminates requirement of external computer.

 

Experiment Capabilities

  • Steam plant performance, including the Rankine Cycle Analysis and the Willans Line
  • Marcet Boiler Experiment on saturated steam (pressure temperature relationship)

 

Required Services

  • Cool, clean mains water supply and drain: Maximum 150 litres/hour (2.5 Litres/minute) and with low mineral content.
  • Electrical supply: • 220 to 240 VAC single phase, 50/60 Hz 32 A

Model Number

BSG 009