quick overview :

Propeller Turbine  Demonstration Unit

Specification:

• Self contained, small scale hydropower unit designed to demonstrate the operating principles of a propeller turbine.
• 75 litre water reservoir.
• Circulating pump which produces 14m head at 4.4 litres/second.
• Loaded by a magnetic brake unit which is controlled direct from the PC
• Links to a PC via a USB interface.
• Electronic sensors monitor process variables.
• Supplied with full education software package including comprehensive results processing and help facilities.

Description:

It has a framework base which houses a large water reservoir and a circulating pump. A stainless steel top is connected to support the turbine itself and a dynamometer assembly. The propeller itself is housed in a clear acrylic pipe to allow maximum visibility of the workings. The unit incorporates a paddle wheel type flow meter and a pressure sensor to measure the inlet condition of the water. It also holds a load cell which measures the braking force, and hence the power, and an optical sensor measures the rotational speed of the turbine.

Technical Specification:

• Maximum Power: 55W
• Maximum Speed: 8500rpm
• Maximum Torque: 0.60Nm