Propeller type turbine Six-bladed propeller type turbine with guide vane adjustment for varying power, measurement of speed and torque Features - propeller type turbine with visible operating area - closed water circuit and data processing software for use with the HM 450C trainer Learning objectives/experiments - determination of mechanical output - determination of efficiency - recording of characteristic curves - investigation of the influence of the guide vane position on the efficiency Specification [1] transparent pipe element for observing the operating area [2] rotor with fixed blades [3] adjustable guide vanes for setting different angles of attack [4] recording the curves of a propeller type turbine and investigating the influence of the guide vane position [5] loading the turbine by use of a wear-free and adjustable eddy current brake [6] non-contact speed measurement and force sensor at the brake for measuring the torque [7] pressure sensor at the turbine inlet [8] speed, torque and pressure displayed on the switch cabinet of HM 450C [9] water supply, flow rate measurement and data processing software via HM 450C Technical data Turbine - output: approx. 10W at 600min-1, 516L/min - max. speed: 900min-1 - rotor -- 6 blades, fixed -- external Ø: 67mm, -- internal Ø: 30mm - distributor -- 8 guide vanes, adjustable -- angle of attack: -20...30° Measuring ranges - torque: -25...25Nm - pressure: 0...4bar abs. - speed: 0...4000min-1 LxWxH: 685x480x490mm Weight: approx. 42kg