The GUNT Experiments with a Pelton Turbine is an educational unit designed to demonstrate the operating behavior and key characteristics of impulse turbines driven by free jet nozzles. The water jet is accelerated in an adjustable needle nozzle and hits the Pelton wheel tangentially, transferring impulse as it is deflected by approximately 180°. This unit is intended to be used together with a compatible base unit for water supply and flow measurement.
Product Features
- Pelton turbines are impulse turbines driven by accelerated water jets exiting free jet nozzles at ambient pressure.
- The experimental unit is placed upon a base unit to provide comprehensive experiments on operating behavior and key characteristic variables.
- The water jet accelerated in a needle nozzle hits the Pelton wheel tangentially, and the blades deflect the jet by approximately 180°, transmitting impulse.
- The Pelton wheel and adjustable needle nozzle are mounted in a transparent housing for clear observation during operation.
- The loading device is external, featuring a wear-free, finely adjustable eddy current brake specially developed by GUNT.
- The torque delivered by the turbine is measured via an electronic force sensor.
- Speed is measured using an optical speed sensor.
- Measured values are transferred to the base unit for integrated data acquisition.
- The base unit provides water supply, flow rate measurement, and pressure control to enable recording of characteristics at a constant head.
- Software-supported experiments and data evaluation are offered by the GUNT software integrated with the base unit.
Benefits
- Hands-on learning of impulse turbine operation and Pelton wheel dynamics
- Clear visualization of water jet acceleration and interaction with turbine blades
- Precise measurement of torque, speed, flow, and pressure for detailed analysis
- Adjustable nozzle and load allow simulation of various operating conditions
- Integration with base unit provides a comprehensive experimental setup
- Ideal for teaching and research in fluid mechanics and turbine technology
Why Choose the GUNT Experiments with a Pelton Turbine?
The GUNT Pelton turbine experiment offers a practical, software-supported learning experience with accurate measurement and clear visualization of impulse turbine behavior. Its advanced sensors, adjustable nozzle, and user-friendly software make it an essential tool for educational institutions and labs focusing on hydraulic machinery and fluid dynamics.
