Features

• Transparent turbine casing for clear visualization
• Adjustable guide vanes and runner blades
• Integrated flow measurement system
• Torque and speed measurement for power calculation
• Recirculating water system for continuous operation
• Compact, bench-mounted design

 Learning Outcomes

• Understand Kaplan turbine working principles
• Analyze efficiency under different operating conditions
• Study the effect of blade angle and flow rate
• Evaluate hydraulic and mechanical performance

Highlighted Experiments

1. Performance Characteristics of Kaplan Turbine

• Measure flow rate, torque, and rotational speed
• Calculate:
  • Output power
  • Input hydraulic power
  • Efficiency
• Plot efficiency vs. load curve

Objective: Determine optimum operating conditions.

2. Effect of Guide Vane Opening

• Adjust guide vane angles
• Observe changes in:
  • Flow rate
  • Power output
  • Efficiency

Objective: Understand flow control impact on turbine performance.

3. Effect of Runner Blade Angle

• Vary runner blade pitch
• Measure corresponding efficiency and output

Objective: Study how blade geometry affects energy conversion.

4. Torque vs Speed Relationship

• Record torque at different speeds
• Plot characteristic curves

Objective: Analyze mechanical behavior of the turbine.

5. Hydraulic Efficiency Determination

• Compare input hydraulic energy with output mechanical energy

Objective: Evaluate real-world energy losses.