Kaplan Turbine Test Setup
Product Code : EL-HML-11052
The Kaplan Turbine Test Setup from Lab Exports lets students study the operation of a Kaplan turbine, an axial-flow reaction turbine suited to low heads and high discharge, and experimentally determine its output power and efficiency using a brake dynamometer arrangement.
Specifications
| Parameter | JL 652 | JL 852 |
|---|---|---|
| Output Power | 1.33 HP / 1 kW | 5 HP / 3.75 kW |
| Discharge | 1500 LPM approx. | 5000 LPM approx. |
| Supply Head | 5 m | 5 m |
| Rope Brake Dynamometer | Dia. 200 mm | Dia. 300 mm |
| Sump Tank | 300 litres | 600 litres |
| Circulation Pump | 7 HP, three phase | 20 HP, three phase |
| Speed | Approx. 1500 RPM | |
| Runner | Adjustable curved vanes (airfoil section) | |
| Discharge Measurement | Pitot tube with manometer | |
Key Features
- Available in two model/capacity variants, JL 652 and JL 852
- Water enters through stationary guide vanes and passes axially through the runner
- Runner fitted with a hub and adjustable airfoil vanes on a scroll casing
- Acrylic window between draught tube and casing for observing flow on the vanes
- Draught tube at turbine outlet with complete guide mechanism
- Pressure and vacuum gauges at inlet and outlet for total supply head measurement
Applications
The Kaplan Turbine Test Setup is used in hydraulic machinery laboratories to study axial-flow reaction turbine operation suited to low-head, high-discharge applications, helping students determine output power, discharge and efficiency at different loads.
Why Choose Lab Exports
Lab Exports is a trusted manufacturer and exporter of engineering lab equipment including a complete range of Hydraulic Machine Lab apparatus, and is recognized as a leading hydraulic machine lab equipment manufacturer for engineering colleges and technical institutes, with regular exports to Mali (West Africa), Bangladesh (South Asia) and Tonga (Pacific). Every unit is built for classroom durability, measurement accuracy and long-term reliability, backed by responsive after-sales support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Kaplan Turbine Test Setup demonstrate?
It demonstrates the operation of a Kaplan turbine, an axial-flow reaction turbine suited to low heads, and lets students determine its output power and efficiency.
Q2. What model variants are available?
Two variants are available: JL 652 (1.33 HP) and JL 852 (5 HP), each with different discharge ratings.
Q3. How does water flow through a Kaplan turbine?
Water enters through stationary guide vanes and flows axially through the runner, which has a hub and adjustable airfoil vanes.
Q4. How is turbine load applied?
A brake dynamometer arrangement applies load to the turbine shaft so that efficiency can be calculated.
Q5. What utilities are required to operate the setup?
It requires a water supply and drain, along with a 15 kW, 440V AC, three-phase electricity supply.
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