Experiments with a Pelton turbine

Pelton turbines are types of impulse turbine. They are driven by free jet nozzles. In the nozzles, the water is strongly accelerated. Learn about Experiments with a Pelton turbine specifications for optimal educational outcomes.. Ambient pressure exists at the nozzle outlet.

• turbine to place upon the base unit
• functioning and operating behaviour of a Pelton turbine
• transparent housing for observing the Pelton wheel and needle nozzle
• different nozzle cross-sections via adjustable nozzle needle
• constant pressure of the turbine represents in practice the head and is adjusted via base unit
• turbine load using the wear-free and adjustable eddy current brake
• force sensor to determine the torque on turbine shaft
• optical speed sensor for measuring the turbine speed
• water supply, flow rate measurement and unit-specific software data acquisition and operation via base unit
• software simulation shows the trajectory of a fluid particle through the turbine