Axial Flow Turbo Machines Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

Product Code : SCL-CELE-14191

Overview

The Axial Turbomachine Test Apparatus is a comprehensive experimental system for studying the operating principles, energy conversion, and flow characteristics of a single-stage axial-flow turbomachine. The apparatus can be configured to operate as either a pump or a turbine by simply changing the paddle (blade) sets, enabling a complete exploration of both operating modes within one unit.

A transparent working section allows direct observation of the blade geometry, flow behavior, and cavitation phenomena. The system includes a closed water circuit with a large-capacity tank and a centrifugal pump, ensuring clean, loss-free operation.

The unit features a motor/generator that operates in all four quadrants via a frequency converter, allowing both motoring and generating modes. The braking energy generated during turbine operation is regeneratively fed back into the power grid, promoting energy-efficient operation.

For advanced flow studies, rotors and stators with different blade angles are supplied. Velocity triangles can be constructed to visualize velocity distributions at the inlet and outlet, as well as within the rotor.
Comprehensive instrumentation—including torque and speed measurement, pressure sensors, and an electromagnetic flowmeter—enables detailed performance analysis.

Key Features

• Comprehensive study of a single-stage axial turbomachine.
• Can be operated as pump or turbine using interchangeable paddle sets.
• Transparent housing for direct visualization of blades and flow patterns.
• Closed water circuit with integrated tank and centrifugal pump.
• Compressed-air powered equalization basin enables quick system flooding.
• Operation under adjustable pressure levels for cavitation studies.
• Asynchronous motor/generator with 4-quadrant operation via frequency converter.
• Regenerative braking system for energy recovery and grid feedback.
• Swivel-mounted motor for precise torque measurement via lever arm and force sensor.
• Inductive speed sensor for non-contact rotational speed measurement.
• 3-hole pressure probe and differential pressure sensors to measure internal flow pressures.
• Electromagnetic flowmeter for accurate flow rate determination.
• Digital displays for power, torque, speed, pressure, differential pressure, and flow rate.
• Detailed instructional material with theory, experimental procedures, and data analysis guidance.

Technical Specifications

Instrumentation & Measurement

• Inductive Speed Sensor: Non-contact measurement of motor shaft speed.
• Force Sensor with Lever Arm: Determines drive torque via motor pendulum mounting.
• Differential Pressure Sensors: Measure radial pressure distribution within the turbomachine.
• 3-Hole Probe: Captures static and dynamic pressure components across blade planes.
• Manometers: Display inlet and outlet pressures.
• Electromagnetic Flowmeter: Accurate flow rate measurement, independent of temperature and viscosity.
• Digital Display Unit: Shows torque, power, speed, differential pressure, and flow rate in real time.

Experiment Capabilities

1. Recording characteristic curves for both pump and turbine modes.
2. Determining dimensionless performance characteristics (e.g., specific speed, flow coefficients).
3. Visualization and calculation of velocity triangles and internal pressure curves.
4. Study of energy conversion processes in an axial turbomachine.
5. Investigation of blade geometry effects on output power and efficiency.
6. Determination of outlet angular momentum and its influence on performance.
7. Cavitation studies under variable pressure and flow conditions.

Educational Objectives

• Understand the working principle of axial-flow turbomachines.
• Differentiate between pump and turbine operation modes.
• Analyze pressure, velocity, and energy conversion within the machine.
• Learn to plot characteristic and dimensionless curves for turbomachinery.
• Study cavitation onset and its influence on performance and efficiency.

System Configuration

• Closed-loop water circuit with pump, tank, and piping.
• Transparent test section for flow observation.
• Motor/generator assembly with frequency converter and torque measurement.
• Data acquisition system with digital display and real-time measurement.
• Air reservoir for quick-flood operation and cavitation simulation.

Safety Features

• Fully enclosed, transparent working area for safe observation.
• Automatic pressure regulation and overflow protection.
• Regenerative braking system to prevent overheating.
• Emergency shutdown and system drain provisions.

Required Services

• Electrical Supply: 220–240 V AC, 1 Phase, 50 Hz
• Compressed Air Supply: 3–10 bar