Compact Kaplan Turbine Test Set

The unit consists of a storage tank, a pump, a turbine, a dynamometer, and measuring instruments. The adjustable guide vanes direct water to the runner. Compact Kaplan Turbine Test Set is a self contained bench top set for studying the Kaplan turbine characteristics under various flow rates and heads.

Experiments:
Power output vs speed for various heads and flow rates.
Torque vs speed at various heads and flow rates.
Efficiency vs speed for a given head and flow rate.
Racing characteristics.

Turbine
Non corrosion metal casing with adjustable guide vanes with transparent window to observe runner and guide vane position.
Construction: Fixed blade metal runner.
Pump: 2.2 kW.
Maximum power: 400 W of brake power.
Dynamometer: Water brake absorber.

Measuring instruments:
Flow rate and speed: Digital display.
Pressure: Pressure gauge.
Torque: Spring balances.
Power supply: 220V 1Ph 50 Hz.