FM63 – Propeller Turbine
A self contained, small-scale propeller turbine unit. This fixed blade, axial flow turbine may be considered as the prototype form of a propeller turbine, itself a forerunner of the Kaplan turbine.
Description
A self contained, small-scale propeller turbine unit. This fixed blade, axial flow turbine may be considered as the prototype form of a propeller turbine, itself a forerunner of the Kaplan turbine.
The FM63 consists of a framework base which houses a large water reservoir and a circulating pump.
A stainless steel top supports the turbine itself and a dynamometer assembly. The propeller itself is housed in a clear acrylic pipe to enable maximum visibility of the workings.
The unit incorporates a paddle wheel type flow meter and a pressure sensor to measure the inlet condition of the water.
The dynamometer module incorporates a magnetic type brake which applies load to the turbine. The level of braking is controlled directly from the software.
A load cell measures the braking force, hence the power and an optical sensor measures the rotational speed of the turbine.
Technical Specifications
Maximum power: 55W
Maximum speed: 8,500rpm
Maximum torque: 0.60Nm
Head: 14m
Flow rate: 4.4l/s distributor
8 guide vanes, @ 45°: External diameter 50mm
9 guide vanes, @ 40°: External diameter 50mm
Submersible pump with motor nominal power: 55W
Tank: Approx. 75l
Measuring ranges
– temperature: 0 to 100°C
– pressure (at turbine inlet): -100 to 100 kPa
– pressure (at turbine outlet): -100 to 100 kPa
Features & Benefits
- Determining the characteristics of the propeller turbine, including the relationships of:
– volume flow rate
– head
– torque produced
– power output
– efficiency to rotational speed
- Self-contained, small-scale hydropower unit designed to demonstrate the operating principles of a propeller turbine
- 75l water reservoir
- Circulating pump which produces 14m head at 4.4 l/s
- Loaded by a magnetic brake unit which is controlled direct from the PC
- Links to a PC via a USB interface
- Electronic sensors monitor process variables
Armfield IFD7
- Armfield IFD7
- Software requires a computer running Windows XP or above with a USB port (computer not supplied by Armfield)
Packed and crated shipping specifications
Volume: 1.40m3
Gross weight: 160kg
Length: 0.91m
Width: 0.66m
Height: 1.12m
FM63-A: 220-240V / 1Ph / 50Hz
FM63-B: 120V / 1Ph / 60Hz
FM63-G: 220-240V / 1Ph / 60Hz
IFD7-A: 220-240V / 1Ph / 50Hz
IFD7-G: 220-240V / 1Ph / 60Hz