Kaplan Turbine is an axial flow reaction turbine. This turbine is suitable for low head. The power produced by a turbine is proportional to QH. As the head (H) decreases the J discharge (Q) must increase to produce the same power.
The present set-up consists of a scroll casing housing a runner. Water enters the turbine through the stationary guide vanes and passes through the runner axially. The runner has a hub and airfoil vanes, which are mounted on it. The water is fed to the turbine by means of Centrifugal Pump. The runner is directly mounted on one end of a central shaft and other end is connected to a brake arrangement. A transparent hollow cylinder made of acrylic is fitted in between the draft tube and the casing for observation of flow. Load is applied to the turbine with the help of rope brake arrangement so that the efficiency of the turbine can be calculated. The set-up is supplied with control panel. A draft tube is fitted on the outlet of the turbine. The set-up is complete with guide mechanism. Pressure and Vacuum gauges are fitted at the inlet and outlet of the turbine to measure the total supply head on the turbine.
EXPERIMENTS
To study the operation of Kaplan turbine.
To determine the Output Power of Kaplan Turbine.
To determine the turbine efficiency.
Features
Closed loop water circulation
Compact & stand alone set up
Stainless Steel tanks
Superb Painted structure
Simple to operate & maintain
UTILITIES REQUIRED
Water Supply & Drain.
Electricity 20 kw, 440V AC, 3ϕ
Floor Area 1.5×0.75 m.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Product & code
Kaplan Turbine Test Rig & HM 11 A (1HP)
Output Power
1 HP
Discharge
3500 LPM (Approx.)
Supply Head
5 m
Rope Brake type Dynamometer
Dia 200 mm.
Sump Tank
Capacity 290 Ltrs.
Water Circulation Centrifugal Pump
Capacity 5 HP Three Phase.
Speed
1300 RPM (Approx.)
Runner
with adjustable curved vanes
Discharge Measurement
Venturimeter with pressure gauge.
Control Panel
Starter, Mains Indicator
Overall Dimensions (Weight & Vol.)
350 Kg, (LxBxH) (170 x 80 x 140 CM)
Tanks will be made of Stainless Steel
Whole set-up is well designed and arranged in a good quality painted structure
