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- The Pelton turbine is a type of impulse turbine. Such type turbines convert the pressure energy of water into kinetic energy entirely in the distributor. During the conversion, the water jet is accelerated in a nozzle and directed onto the blades of the Pelton wheel tangentially. The water jet is redirected by approximately 180° in the blades. The impulse of the water jet is transmitted to the Pelton wheel.
- This ESOLS product consists of a Pelton wheel mounted in a corrosion-resistant enclosure. A transparent PMMA front panel allows students to see the turbine working.
- A simple mechanical brake and spring balance assembly attached to the shaft of the Pelton wheel applies a variable mechanical load (torque). Students use this with the speed (from the optional tachometer) to find power absorbed by the turbine. A gauge measures inlet pressure.
- This unit can be operated by Laboratory supply of with any Hydraulic Bench.
