Description:
This accessory comprises a miniature Pelton wheel with spear-valve arrangement mounted on a support frame, which fits on to 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 noncontacting 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.
Demonstration Capabilities
- Determining the operating characteristics, ie power, efficiency and torque, of a Pelton turbine at various speeds
- 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
Technical Details:
- Speed range: 0-2000 rpm
- Brake power: 10W
- Pressure gauge range: 0-1 Bar / 0-15 PSI
- Force balance range: 2×0-20 N spring balance
- Number of Pelton buckets: 24
- Diameter of Pelton wheel: 130mm
