Pelton Wheel Turbine

INTRODUCTION :-Engines & Turbines are widely used as Prime Movers.The Pelton Wheel Turbine using kinetic energy of water is used widely where high head & ample water is available. SPECIFICATION a) Sump Tank :- 1200  600  600Specific Speed :- Approx. 19 Head :- 45m Approx.Discharge :- Approx. 820 LPH.Normal Speed :- 750rpm.Power :- 3.75kw ( 5HP )Runner Diameter :- 250 mm.Number Of Buckets :- 18Brake Drum Diameter :- 450mm.b) Centrifugal Pump set suitable for supply of water of size 3?x 2. ?? size 820 lpm at 48 M coupled to 15 HP induction motor 3 phase 400/400 V.A.C. supply.c) Flowing Measuring Unit : a 65 mm ventury meter of Gunmetel with two pressure gauges on a Panel board to measure the differences of pressure.d) Starterv switch, piping, foot valve, gate valve. ERIMENTATION 1) Demonstrating the operating characteristics i.e. power efficiency and torque of a Pelton Wheel at various speeds.2) Determining the performance characteristics and effect of discharge and velocity of impinging water on Turbine operation.