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Experiment 3-Impulse Turbine July 2018
Experiment 3-Impulse Turbine July 2018
EXPERIMENT 3
IMPULSE TURBINE
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OBJECTIVE:
To study the effect of the spear valve settings under varied load conditions
1.0 KEYWORD
Impulse turbine
2.0 OVERVIEW
The SOLTEQ® Multi Turbine Test Set (Model: FM 46) is designed to be a self-
contained unit to demonstrate the operation and performance characteristics of three
types of turbines, namely Francis (radial flow) turbine***, Kaplan (axial) turbine***,
and Pelton (impulse) turbine. The turbines will be driven by a 3kW pump and come
complete with dynamometer. The Multi Turbine Test Set is capable of performing
experiments on mechanical power out, hydraulic power in, hydraulic efficiency, and
specific speed.
Figure 1: Unit Construction for Multi Turbine Test Set (Model: FM46)
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Figure 2: Schematic Diagram for Multi Turbine Test Set (Model: FM46)
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Specifications
Properties Value
Dimensions 750 x 600 x 650 mm
Weight 14 kg
Number of buckets 16
Nozzle area variable – 162 mm2 when fully open
Radius of runner to jet impact 56.6 mm
position
Maximum speed 1800 rpm
Speed at maximum efficiency 1200 rpm
(approximately 80%)
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3.0 PROCEDURES
3.1 Start-up Procedures
1. Fill in the tank with water up to at least 70% of the full tank.
2. Connect the plug to the socket and switch on the electrical supply.
** Please make sure your hand is dried in order to avoid from electrical
shock.
3. Switch on the emergency button by turning it in clockwise direction
and release.
4. Switch on the main switch located at the control panel.
**The instruments should light up.
5. Press on the start button.
6. By adjusting the speed regulator, set the pump speed at 2000 ± 5 rpm.
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a. Fully opening
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Load Combinations 0 L1 L2 L1+L2 L3 L1+L3 L1+L2+L3 L4 L5
Pump Inlet Pressure PT1 Bar Abs
Pump Outlet Pressure PT2 Bar Abs
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b. Middle opening
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Load Combinations 0 L1 L2 L1+L2 L3 L1+L3 L1+L2+L3 L4 L5
Pump Inlet Pressure PT1 Bar Abs
Pump Outlet Pressure PT2 Bar Abs
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c. Small Opening
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Load Combinations 0 L1 L2 L1+L2 L3 L1+L3 L1+L2+L3 L4 L5
Pump Inlet Pressure PT1 Bar Abs
Pump Outlet Pressure PT2 Bar Abs
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5.0 TASKS
1. Calculate the following:
a. Power generated
b. Shaft power
c. Turbine input power
d. Motor efficiency
e. Overall efficiency
2. Plot a graph for the power generated versus turbine speed for all three
opening
3. Plot a graph for the turbine motor efficiency versus turbine speed for
all three opening
4. Plot a graph for the turbine overall efficiency versus turbine speed for
all three opening
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