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This apparatus is designed to demonstrate the operational principles of a Kaplan turbine, an axial-flow propeller turbine used to convert the energy of flowing water into mechanical work. It allows students to study how adjustable guide vanes control water flow and influence turbine efficiency, and to measure the power output under varying mechanical loads. The unit features a transparent housing with clear viewing windows around the guide vanes and draft tube, providing full visibility of the internal components and water flow. A mechanical brake with a spring balance assembly is attached to the shaft to apply a measurable torque, enabling the calculation of mechanical power when combined with rotational speed measurements. An inlet pressure gauge is included to monitor operating conditions, and the turbine is designed to be operated with a standard hydraulic bench or laboratory water supply. Its primary application is in engineering education for teaching turbomachinery and renewable energy concepts. The key benefit is the hands-on investigation of turbine performance, allowing students to correlate guide vane adjustments with changes in efficiency and power output, thereby reinforcing theoretical knowledge of fluid dynamics and energy conversion in practical, low-head hydroelectric systems.