The GUNT Experiments with an Action Turbine is an educational unit designed to demonstrate the operating behavior and key characteristics of action turbines, which operate on the principle of equal pressure where static pressures at the rotor inlet and outlet are the same. The unit includes a transparent housing for clear observation of the rotor and water jets, intended for use with a compatible base unit for water supply and flow measurement.
Product Features
- Action turbines operate based on equal static pressure at rotor inlet and outlet.
- The experimental unit is placed on a base unit to provide comprehensive experiments on turbine behavior and key variables.
- Water jets are discharged at high velocity from four nozzles of the distributor, which can be adjusted to control the number of active nozzles via valves.
- The water jets are deflected by the rotor, putting it in motion; axially discharged water from the rotor is observable.
- The rotor is mounted in a transparent housing with a loading device located outside the housing.
- The eddy current brake, specially developed by GUNT, provides a wear-free and finely adjustable load.
- Torque is measured via an electronic force sensor, and speed is measured with an optical speed sensor.
- Measurement values are transferred to the base unit for integrated data acquisition.
- The base unit supplies water and measures flow rate; pressure control maintains constant head for accurate testing.
- Software-supported experiments and data evaluation are provided by the GUNT software integrated with the base unit.
Benefits
- Hands-on understanding of action turbine principles and operational characteristics.
- Clear visualization of water jets and rotor interaction for enhanced learning.
- Adjustable number of nozzles allows simulation of various flow conditions.
- Accurate torque and speed measurements for detailed performance analysis.
- Integration with base unit enables comprehensive and stable experimental setup.
- Ideal for fluid mechanics education and turbine technology research.
Why Choose the GUNT Experiments with an Action Turbine?
The GUNT action turbine experiment provides a robust, software-supported platform with precise measurement and clear visualization of turbine behavior. Its compatibility with a base unit, advanced sensors, and user-friendly software make it an essential tool for educational and research institutions focusing on hydraulic machinery and fluid dynamics.
