Reaction Turbine Unit Educational Equipment Fluids Engineering Experiment Equipment

ZM8133 Reaction Turbine Unit Educational Equipment Fluids Engineering Experiment Equipment

Description

In reaction turbines, the static pressure of the working medium in front of the rotor is higher than that behind it. In pure reaction turbines with a degree of reaction of one, the entire pressure energy in the rotor is converted to kinetic energy. This compressed-air driven experimental unit can be used to understand turbines powered by steam or water.

This is a single-stage, pure reaction turbine with a horizontal shaft. The rotor of the turbine has four outlet nozzles and is installed in a transparent housing. The air flows radially through the rotor and expands and accelerates as it exits through the outlet nozzles. The exiting air flow drives the turbine rotor according to the reaction principle. A band brake is used to apply a load to the turbine.

The inlet and outlet pressure at the turbine are indicated on manometers. The turbine torque is determined by measuring the force on the band brake. The speed is measured with an optical speed sensor. Torque, speed and temperatures are digitally displayed. The air flow rate is measured with a rotameter and set by means of a valve.

The turbine is fitted with a solenoid valve as a safety device in case of overspeed. The brake drum on the turbine shaft is cooled by means of the compressed air.

Specification

1. investigation of a compressed air driven radial reaction turbine
2. transparent housing for observing the operating area
3. rotor with 4 outlet nozzles
4. application of load to the turbine by means of a band brake
5. setting of the primary pressure with the pressure reducing valve
6. valve and flow meter for setting the flow
7. solenoid valve as a safety device to prevent overspeed
8. determination of the torque on the turbine shaft using a force sensor
9. measurement of the turbine speed with an optical speed sensor
10. manometer for displaying the pressure on the inlet and outlet side
11. digital display of speed, torque and temperature

Technical data

Reaction turbine

max. power: 20W at 19000min-1

Rotor

diameter: 55mm

4 outlet nozzles, diameter: 1,5mm

Measuring ranges

temperature: -20…1100°C

speed: 0…30000min-1

torque: 0…10Ncm

flow rate: 25…315L/min

inlet pressure: 0…2,5bar

outlet pressure: 0…0,1bar

primary pressure: 0…10bar

230V, 50Hz, 1 phase

120V, 60Hz, 1 phase

Dimensions and weight

LxWxH: 900x370x750mm

Weight: approx. 35kg

Required for operation

Compressed air supply 6…10bar, max. 300L/min