Francis Turbine Test Rig

This is a reaction turbine and this test rig shows the construction and working of Francis turbine. Rope brake dynamometer is used to measure the output of turbine. Pressure gauge and orifice meter are used to measure the input of turbine.

 This Francis Turbine Test Rig 150mm size to develop 2 HP at 1250 RPM with a flow of about 1500 lpm at 15 meters supply head.
 Supply pump set 100x100mm size, 1500 lpm at 15 meter head suitable for supplying water to the above turbine and for operation on 400 volts 3 Phase 50 cycles AC mains, 7.5 Monoblock Pump. 2800 RPM. Model: KDS-822++ Kirloskar Make
Sump Tank : Fiber glass lined MS Tank to store sufficient water for independent circulation through the unit experimentation and arrange within the floor space of main unit. Capacity 950 liter.
 Rope Bake Dynamometer is used to measure the output. Spring balance and dead weights are used to measure the load. Runner Diameter 320mm
 Venturi meter of 75mm is used to measure the flow rate of water. Mercury U tube manometer is used.
 Discharge control valve, by-pass valve of 4" (ISI mark) used to control the flow rate of water.
 Spring Balance 6 Kg (Salter Make)
 Pressure Gauge of 10 kg/cm2 is used to measure the pressure head. Vacuum gauge 0-760mm/hg
 Rigid MS frame work compactly fitted with all the above items as a self-sufficient package unit suitable for operation without any foundation.
 Switch and starter suitable for above motor pump set mounted on the control panel board.

 To determine the efficiency of Turbine
 To draw the characteristics curve of Turbine.