Kaplan Turbine Test Rig

This is a axial flow reaction turbine. The test rig shows the construction and working of Kaplan Turbine. This test rig consists of Rope brake dynamometer to measure the output of turbine. Pressure gauge and orifice meter are used to measure the input of turbine.

 Kaplan Turbine Test Rig 150mm size to develop 2 HP at 1000 RPM, 4000 LPM at 6 meters supply head.
 7.5 HP supply Monoblock pump set suitable for supplying water to the above turbine and for operation on 400 volts 3 phase 50 cycles AC mains. RPM 1440
 Pump Size 150x150mm. Model: KS-810+ (Kirloskar Make)
Sump Tank: Fibre glass lined MS Tank to store sufficient water for independent circulation through the unit experimentation and arrange within the floor space of main unit. Capacity 950 Ltr.
 Rope Bake Dynamometer is used to measure the output. Spring balance and dead weights are used to measure the load. Runner Dia 320mm
 Orifice meter of 100mm is used to measure the flow rate of water. Mercury U tube manometer is used.
 Discharge control valve, by-pass valve of 5" (ISI mark) used to control the flow rate of water.
 Pressure Gauge of 10 kg/cm2 is used to measure the pressure head. Vacuum Gauge 0-760mm/hg
 Rigid MS frame work compactly fitted with all the above items as a self-sufficient package unit suitable for operation without any foundation.
 Switch and starter suitable for above motor pump set mounted on the control panel board.

 To determine the efficiency of Turbine
 To draw the characteristics curve of Turbine.