FRANCIS TURBINE TEST SETUP (1 13 HP 2 HP 5 HP) HM 101

The present Set-up consists of a runner. The water is fed to the turbine by Means of centrifugal Pump, radially to the runner. The runner is directly mounted on one end of a central SS shaft and other end is connected to a brake arrangement. The circular window of the turbine casing is provided with a transparent. The circular window of the turbine casing is provided with a transparent acrylic sheet for observation of flow on to the runner. The runner assembly is supported by thick cast iron pedestal. Load is applied to the turbine with the help of brake arrangement so that the efficiency of the turbine can be calculated. A draught tube is fitted on the outlet of the turbine. The Set-up is complete with guide mechanism. Pressure and vacuum

Gauge are fitted at the Inlet and Outlet of the turbine to measure the total supply head on the turbine.

EXPERIMENT:-

To study the operation of a Francis Turbine
To determine the Output Power of Francis Turbine
To determine the Turbine Efficiency

UTILITIES REQUIRED:-

Water Supply and Drain
Electricity 15 kW, 440V Ac, Three Phase
Floor Area 1.5 x 0.75 m

SPECIFICATIONS: -

MODEL	HM 101 (1.33 HP)	HM 101 (2 HP)	HM 101 (5 HP)
Output Power	1.33 HP / 1 Kw	2 HP / 1.5 Kw	5 HP / 3.75 Kw
Discharge	1000 LPM (Approx.)	1000 LPM (Approx.)	2000 LPM (Approx.)
Supply Head	10 m	10 m	15 m
Rope Brake Dynamometer	Dia 200 mm	Dia 200 mm	Dia 300 mm
Sump Tank	Capacity 300 Ltrs.	Capacity 400 Ltrs.	Capacity 600 Ltrs.
Water Circulation Centrifugal Pump	Capacity 5 HP, Three Phase	Capacity 7.5 HP, Three Phase	Capacity 15 HP, Three Phase
Speed	1500 RPM (approx.)
Runner	Having Curved Vanes
Discharge Measurement	Pitot Tube with Manometer
Control Panel	Star/Delta Starter, Mains Indicator, MCB for overload protection
Tanks will be made of Stainless Steel
The whole set-up is well designed and arranged in a good quality painted structure.