Swirl pump and turbine experimental apparatus
This is a device for extensively experimenting and researching the operational characteristics of centrifugal pumps and turbines (waterwheels). A variable-speed motor operates the pump, drawing water from a tank and circulating it back to the tank through a strainer, valve, and venturi tube. The pump's rotational speed (rev/min), torque (N.m), output (W), differential pressure in the venturi tube (△P), and inlet/outlet pressure of the pump are digitally displayed, allowing for a wide range of experiments by adjusting the pump's outlet and inlet valves to change operating conditions.
By installing one of the separately sold options—a Pelton turbine, Francis turbine, or propeller turbine—along with a turbine dynamometer (MFP101a), it is also possible to measure the turbine's rotational speed, shaft torque, and output. Additionally, using the optional data automatic collection system VDAS, various data can be collected and analyzed in real-time on a PC (sold separately).