Impulse Turbine: Description Learning Objectives/experiments

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HM 270
Impulse turbine

Description Learning objectives/experiments

• characteristic behaviour of an The HM 270 is a single-stage, axial im- • design and function of an impulse
impulse turbine with air flow pulse turbine. The turbine consists of a turbine
• optimal view of the operating rotor that is installed inside a transpar- • determination of torque, power and
area of a turbine ent housing, a distributor with four efficiency
• load applied by band brake nozzles and a band brake for applying a • graphical representation of character-
load to the turbine. The number of active istic curves for torque, power and effi-
In impulse turbines, the working medium nozzles can be adjusted by means of the ciency
has the same static pressure in front of valves. The compressed air velocity is in- • investigation of the effect of nozzle
and behind the rotor. The conversion of creased in the nozzles. The air flow that pressure and number of nozzles
pressure energy into kinetic energy hits the blades generates an impulse
takes place in the fixed nozzles of the that causes the rotor to start moving.
distributor, not at the turbine rotor. This
compressed-air driven experimental unit The inlet and outlet pressure at the tur-
can be used to understand turbines bine are indicated on manometers. The
powered by steam or water. turbine torque is determined by measur-
ing the force on the band brake. The
speed is measured with an optical speed
sensor. Torque, speed and temperat-
ures are digitally displayed. The air flow
rate is measured with a rotameter and
set by means of a valve.

The turbine is fitted with a solenoid valve


as a safety device in case of overspeed.
The brake drum on the turbine shaft is
cooled by the compressed air.

G.U.N.T. Gerätebau GmbH, Hanskampring 15-17, D-22885 Barsbüttel, Telefon (040) 67 08 54-0, Fax (040) 67 08 54-42, Email [email protected], Web www.gunt.de
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HM 270
Impulse turbine

Specification

[1] investigation of a compressed air driven axial im-


pulse turbine
[2] transparent front panel for observing the operating
area
[3] distributor with 4 nozzles
[4] selectable number of nozzles
[5] applying a load to the turbine by using the band
brake
[6] setting the primary pressure with the pressure re-
ducing valve
[7] valve and flow meter for setting the flow rate
[8] solenoid valve as a safety device to prevent over-
speed
[9] determination of the torque on the turbine shaft us-
1 flow meter, 2 outlet manometer, 3 temperature sensor, 4 turbine, 5 shut-off valve for ing a force sensor
air cooler, 6 band brake with torque measurement, 7 valve for setting the flow rate, [10] measurement of the turbine speed with an optical
8 pressure reducing valve with filter, 9 inlet manometer, 10 displays
speed sensor
[11] manometer for displaying pressures on the inlet
and outlet side
[12] digital display of speed, torque and temperature

Technical data

Axial impulse turbine


• max. power: 50W at 15000min-1

Rotor
• diameter: 55mm
• number of blades: 28

Stator
• 4 nozzles, number can be selected
• entry and exit angle: 20°
1 solenoid valve as a safety device, 2 pressure reducing valve, 3 valve for setting the flow
rate, 4 compressed air distributor, 5 shut-off valve for air cooler, 6 turbine, 7 band brake; Measuring ranges
P pressure, T temperature, F flow rate, n speed, Md torque • temperature: -20…1100°C
• speed: 0…40000min-1
• torque: 0…10Ncm
• flow rate: 25…315L/min
• inlet pressure: 0…2,5bar
• outlet pressure: 0…0,1bar
• primary pressure: 0…10bar

230V, 50Hz, 1 phase


230V, 60Hz, 1 phase; 120V, 60Hz, 1 phase
UL/CSA optional
LxWxH: 780x370x660mm
Weight: approx. 35kg

Required for operation

Compressed air supply 6…10bar, max. 300L/min


Operating behaviour and operating point of the impulse turbine
eta efficiency (red), M torque (blue), Pmech mechanical power (green), n speed; 1 operating Scope of delivery
point
1 experimental unit
1 hose with pressure connection
1 set of instructional material

G.U.N.T. Gerätebau GmbH, Hanskampring 15-17, D-22885 Barsbüttel, Telefon (040) 67 08 54-0, Fax (040) 67 08 54-42, Email [email protected], Web www.gunt.de
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gunt
HM 270
Impulse turbine
Optional accessories

020.30009 WP 300.09 Laboratory trolley

G.U.N.T. Gerätebau GmbH, Hanskampring 15-17, D-22885 Barsbüttel, Telefon (040) 67 08 54-0, Fax (040) 67 08 54-42, Email [email protected], Web www.gunt.de
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