Propeller Turbine
02 มิถุนายน 2566
ผู้ชม 194 ผู้ชม
DESCRIPTION
A self contained, small-scale propeller turbine unit. This fixed blade, axial flow turbine may be considered as the prototype form of a propeller turbine, itself a forerunner of the Kaplan turbine.
The FM63 consists of a framework base which houses a large water reservoir and a circulating pump.
A stainless steel top supports the turbine itself and a dynamometer assembly. The propeller itself is housed in a clear acrylic pipe to enable maximum visibility of the workings.
The unit incorporates a paddle wheel type flow meter and a pressure sensor to measure the inlet condition of the water.
The dynamometer module incorporates a magnetic type brake which applies load to the turbine. The level of braking is controlled directly from the software.
A load cell measures the braking force, hence the power and an optical sensor measures the rotational speed of the turbine.
EXPERIMENTAL CONTENT
- Determining the characteristics of the propeller turbine, including the relationships of:
– volume flow rate
– head
– torque produced
– power output
– efficiency to rotational speed
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum power: 55W
Maximum speed: 8,500rpm
Maximum torque: 0.60Nm
Head: 14m
Flow rate: 4.4l/s distributor
8 guide vanes, @ 45°: External diameter 50mm
9 guide vanes, @ 40°: External diameter 50mm
Submersible pump with motor nominal power: 55W
Tank: Approx. 75l
Measuring ranges
– temperature: 0 to 100°C
– pressure (at turbine inlet): -100 to 100 kPa
– pressure (at turbine outlet): -100 to 100 kPa
