FLUID MECHANICS
F1-10 Accessory
F1-25 Demonstration Pelton Turbine - Issue 19
The Demonstration Pelton Turbine provides a simple low cost introduction to turbine performance.
ORDERING SPECIFICATION
• Turbine wheel inside cast housing with acrylic panel to allow viewing
• Mechanical force measured using dynamometer and spring balances
• Inlet pressure gauge
• Quick release fitting for easy connection to hydraulics bench
• Educational Software available as an option
TOPDescription
This accessory comprises a miniature Pelton wheel with spear valve arrangement mounted on a support frame which locates on the Hydraulics Bench top channel.
Mechanical output from the turbine is absorbed using a simple friction dynamometer. Pressure at the spear valve is indicated on a remote gauge.
A non-contacting tachometer (not supplied) may be used to determine the speed of the Pelton wheel. Basic principles of the Pelton turbine may be demonstrated and, with appropriate measurements, power produced and efficiency may be determined.
TOPTechnical Details
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| Speed range: |
0 to 2000 r.p.m. |
| Brake power: | 10 Watts |
| Pressure gauge range: | 0 to 25m H2O |
| Force balance range: | 0 to 10N x 0.1N |
| Number of Pelton buckets: | 16 |
| Diameter of Pelton wheel: | 123mm |
Demonstration Capabilities
> Determining the operating characteristics, i.e. power, efficiency and torque, of a Pelton turbine at various speeds.
TOPRequirements
F1-10 Hydraulics Bench
TOPShipping Specification
Individual accessories on request
TOPOverall dimensions
Individual accessories on request
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DATA SHEET
PRODUCT CATEGORY:
Engineering Education
F1-10 datasheetF1-10 Accessory Range:
For use in combination with the
F1-10 Hydraulics Bench
Computer aided
learning software: F1-301
Fluid Statics:
Fluid statics & manometry apparatus: F1-29
Fluid properties apparatus: F1-30
Fluid Dynamics:
Bernoulli's Theorem
demonstration: F1-15
Orifice & free jet flow: F1-17
Osborne Reynolds'
demonstration: F1-20
Flow meter demonstration: F1-21
Cavitation Demonstration: F1-28
Fluid friction apparatus: C6MkII-10
Pipe surge and water hammer apparatus: C7MkII
Pipe networks accessory: C11MkII
Hydraulic Flow Demonstrator: S16
Open Channel Flow:
Multi-purpose
teaching flume: C4MkII
Hydraulic Flow Demonstrator: S16
Rotodynamic Machines:
Demonstration Pelton turbine:F1-25
Centrifugal pump
characteristics: F1-27
Demonstration Francis turbine: F1-32
Complementary Equipment
Precision Pressure Gauge Calibrator: F4
Osborne Reynolds' Demonstration: F5
Cavitation Demonstration: F1-28
Particle Drag Coefficients: F12
Hydrogen Bubble Flow Visualisation System: F14MkII
Electronic Pressure Meter: H12-8
Electronic Pressure Meter: H12-9