Description
- model of a reaction turbine
- transparent operating area
- turbine with adjustable guide vanes
- flow visualisation using CFD technology
- multimedia teaching material online in the
- Media Center: E-Laming course, prepared CFO simulations, worksheets, videos Leaming objectives/experiments:
- design and function of a Francis turbine
- determination of torque, power and efficiency
- graphical representation of characteristic curves for torque, power and efficiency
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- E-Learning course with fundamental knowledge and calculations
- prepared CFD simulations for flow visualization
- videos with detailed demonstration of the experiments: preparation, execution, evaluation
- assured learning success through digital worksheets
- retrieve information from digital networks Specification:
- Function of a Francis turbine
- Transparent front panel for observing the operating area
- Loading the turbine by use of the band brake
- Adjustable guide vanes for setting different angles of attack
- Marking on brake drum for non-contact speed measurement
- Instruments: spring balances for determining the torque, manometer shows pressure at turbine inlet
- Flow determination
- Water supply via lab supply
- Flow visualization using prepared CFD simulations
- Digital multimedia teaching material online in the Media Center: E-Learning course, prepared CFD simulations, worksheets, videos
- testation Desha Turbine:
- Output: 12W at n=1100min-1, 401/min, H=8m, rotor-7 blades, blade width: 5mm
- External : 50mm, guide vanes: 6 vanes, adjustable (20 stages) Measuring ranges:
- Force: 2x10N
- Pressure: ..1,0bar
