RANKINE CYCLE STEAM TURBINE

The unit is supplied as two complementary modules. An independently certified electric boiler with safety valve, automatic control system, and fail-safe pressure switches provides steam at up to 8 bar gauge to a solenoid valve. This, in conjunction with an optical sensor, limits the maximum turbine speed to a safe level. Learn about RANKINE CYCLE STEAM TURBINE exporters for optimal educational outcomes.. Steam flow to the turbine can be throttled by a hand valve, and boiler, turbine inlet, and condenser pressures are indicated on gauges. The impulse turbine is driven by a convergent-divergent nozzle and turns a brake wheel with speed sensor and digital indicator, allowing true shaft power to be determined. Learn about RANKINE CYCLE STEAM TURBINE suppliers for optimal educational outcomes.. An optional electrical power generator module is also available for demonstration purposes. The turbine exhausts into a condenser which passes water to a feed water reservoir. Learn about RANKINE CYCLE STEAM TURBINE for educational labs for optimal educational outcomes.. The reservoir connects to a boiler feed pump. Like full-scale power plant, the condenser operates at sub-atmospheric pressure and the unit incorporates an air extraction system. Learn about RANKINE CYCLE STEAM TURBINE specifications for optimal educational outcomes.. The boiler feed pump and non-return valves complete the full Rankine cycle. Instrumentation covers all relevant system pressures, temperatures, cooling water flow rates, turbine speed, and brake load. Learn about Digital RANKINE CYCLE STEAM TURBINE for optimal educational outcomes.. A combination of digital and analogue displays presents all recorded parameters.

Boiler:

• Independently certified electric boiler with automatic control
• Fail-safe pressure cut-out and large-capacity relief valve
• Pressure switches

Turbine:

• Single-stage axial flow impulse (De Laval) type on a vertical shaft
• Corrosion-resistant sealed ball bearings
• Convergent-divergent nozzle discharging at 20° to the plane of turbine rotation
• Rotor blades with 40° inlet and discharge angles
• Rotor diameter: Ø50mm
• Maximum turbine speed: 40,000 rpm

Condenser:

• Water-cooled; condenses turbine exhaust steam allowing heat rejection to be measured

Feed Water Reservoir:

• Collects condensate from the condenser for return via feed pump to the boiler

Feed Pump:

• Low volume flow pump

Instrumentation:

• Flow meters: for condenser cooling water flow measurement
• Digital thermometer: 0.1°C resolution, multi-way selector switch for all relevant temperatures
• Pressure gauges: for all relevant system pressures
• Turbine tachometer: digital display with over-speed cut-out
• Turbine brake load: digital indicator