Francis Turbine Test Rig

Output power

• Francis turbine 75 m.m. size to develop 1 HP at 1250 RPM, with a flow of about 1000 LPM at about 10 M head with Pressure Gauge and Vaccume Gauge.

Rope brake arrangement

• Belt Thickness – 6 mm
• Drum diameter – 190 mm

Pipes and Valves

• The Whole piping of Francis turbine is in M.S.

Pump Set unit

• 5 HP Supply pump set 75m.m. size,1000 LPM at 14 m head sutiable for supplying water to the above turbine and for operation on 440 V, 3 phase, 50 cycle A.C.mains.

Electrical Units:L

• Switch and starter suitable for the above monoblock pump set, mounted on a panel board.

Flow Measuring Unit

Flow measuring unit consisting of a suitable venturimeter & Pressure Gauge
• Inlet of Venturimeter
• Throat dia. - 53
• Manometer - Double column differential Type.

Water storage unit

• Fiber Glass Lined M.S. sump to store sufficient water for independent circulation through the unit for experimentation & arranged within the floor space of the main unit.

SERVICES REQUIRED

• Suitable floor space of 2 m. x 1 m.
• 3 Phase Electrical Supply