Propeller Turbine Demonstration Unit
Specification:
- Self contained, small scale hydropower unit designed to demonstrate the operating principles of a propeller turbine.
- 75 litre water reservoir.
- Circulating pump which produces 14m head at 4.4 litres/second.
- Loaded by a magnetic brake unit which is controlled direct from the PC
- Links to a PC via a USB interface.
- Electronic sensors monitor process variables.
- Supplied with full education software package including comprehensive results processing and help facilities.
Description:
It has a framework base which houses a large water reservoir and a circulating pump. A stainless steel top is connected to support the turbine itself and a dynamometer assembly. The propeller itself is housed in a clear acrylic pipe to allow 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. It also holds a load cell which measures the braking force, and hence the power, and an optical sensor measures the rotational speed of the turbine.
Technical Specification:
- Maximum Power: 55W
- Maximum Speed: 8500rpm
- Maximum Torque: 0.60Nm
