Pelton Wheel Turbine Test Rig

Technical Details
Parameter Details
Specification • Sump Tank : 1200mm x 600mm x 600mm
• Specific Speed : Appr ox. 19 RPM
• Net Head : 45m Appr ox.
• Discharge : Appr ox. 820 LPH appr ox.
• Normal Speed : 750rpm. • Power : 1kw ( 5HP motor)
• Runner Diameter: 250 mm.
• Number Of Buckets : 16
• Brake Drum Diameter : 200 mm.
• Centrifugal Pump set suitable for supply of water of size coupled to 5 HP induction motor 3 phase 400 V. A. C. supply.
• Flowing Measuring Unit : A 2' inch venturi meter OR Orifice meter OR Manometer with two pressure gauges on a Panel board to measure the differences of pressure.
• Star ter switch, piping, foot valve, gate valve.
• Spring Balance 10Kg- 1 No., 25Kg-1 No.
Range Of Experiment
  • Demonstrating the operating characteristics i.e. power efficiency and torque of a Pelton Wheel at various speeds
  • Determining the performance characteristics and effect of discharge and velocity of impinging water on Turbine operation.