Pelton Wheel Turbine

This unit shows the construction and working of Pelton Wheel Turbine. It consists of pelton wheel rotate by the jet of water supplied from centrifugal pump. Rope break dynamometer is used to measure the output of turbine. Pressure Gauge and Orifice meter are used to measure the input of turbine.

 This Pelton Turbine Test Rig 50mm size to develop 2 HP at 1000 RPM with a flow of about 500 lpm at 30 meters supply head.
 Supply pump set suitable for supplying water to the above turbine and for operation on 400 volts 3 Phase 50 cycles AC mains, 5 HP Monoblock pump, 2800 RPM, Pump Size 65x50mm Model No.: KDS-538+
 Sump Tank: Fiber 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 600 Liter.
 Runner coupled to pelton wheel. Rope Bake Dynamometer is used to measure the output. Runner diameter 220mm
 Spring Balance 6 kg (Salter Make).
 Venturi meter of 40mm is used to measure the flow rate of water. Mercury U tube manometer is used.
 Discharge control valve, by-pass valve of 2" (ISI mark) used to control the flow rate of water.
 Pressure Gauge of 5 kg/cm2 is used to measure the pressure head.
 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.