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Products | Fluid Mechanics and Hydrology | Turbomachines | HM 430.C0

HM 430.C0

Francis Turbine Demonstration Unit / PC

Technical Description

The function and operating behaviour of a Francis turbine can be investigated using HM 430C. A transparent housing cover allows a clear view of the running turbine. The interaction of guide vanes, water flow and runner are clearly visible. The turbine power output is regulated by adjustable guide vanes. An adjustable DC generator with current converter as braking device is used as turbine load. The unit is fitted with electronic sensors to measure turbine speed, flow rate, pressure and braking torque. The values are directly indicated on digital displays and can be transferred for further processing to a PC. The demonstration unit includes a closed water circuit. It is possible to cool the water circuit via an integrated cooling coil in the supply tank if the water temperature is above 40°C.

Learning Objectives / Experiments

- Investigation of the conversion of hydraulic energy
into mechanical energy
- Demonstration of the impulse theorem
- Determining torque and speed at the turbine shaft
- Calculating the turbine power
- Recording the turbine characteristic curve
- Determining the hydraulic turbine efficiency
- Influence of the setting angle of the guide vanes

Features

* Experimental set-up with closed water circuit
* Mech. turbine power approx. 1.4kW at 1500rpm
* Turbine housing partly transparent
* Electronic sensors to take measurements
* Powerful braking device

Alternative products

HM 365.31 -- Francis and Pelton Turbine Modules
HM 450.02 -- Francis Turbine

Specification

[1] Mobile unit to investigate a Francis turbine
[2] l x w x h: 2350x1050x2050mm, 370kg
[3] Turbine: Pmech approx. 1.4kW at 1500rpm
[4] Speed-controlled centrifugal pump, 5.5kW
[5] DC generator as turbine load
[6] Turbine rotor and stator fully visible by transparent housing cover
[7] Guide vanes adjustable via hand wheel
[8] Sensors measure pressure, flow rate, temperature, speed, torque via force sensor
[9] Supply tank 550ltr
[10] 400V, 3~50Hz

Technical Data

Multistage centrifugal pump, 5.5kW: max. flow rate 960ltr/min, max. head 45m
Speed control via frequency converter
DC generator as brake: 1.5kW/1500rpm, speed range 500...2500rpm
Turbine : P_hyd 2.1kW at 1500rpm speed
outer diameter of impeller: 120mm
15 blades, 10 guide vanes
Measuring ranges: temperature 0...100°C, flow rate 0...1000ltr/min, pressure -1...1bar / 0...6bar, torque 0...20Nm

Dimensions and Weight

l x w x h : 2350 x 1050 x 2050 mm
Weight : approx. 370 kg

Connections

400V, 3~50Hz

Scope of Delivery

1 demonstration unit, complete, 1 instruction manual

Order Details

070.430C0 HM 430C Francis Turbine
Demonstration Unit / PC