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 for engineering colleges and technical institutes. 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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