The GUNT Axial-Flow Turbomachine Demonstration Unit provides hands-on investigation of turbomachinery principles. Designed for educational use, the unit features a configurable axial turbomachine that can operate as either a pump or turbine. It includes multiple rotor and stator setups to demonstrate various blade and vane angles for comprehensive flow analysis.
Product Features
- Operates as both pump and turbine using interchangeable rotors and stators
- Includes four rotors and four stators with different blade and vane angles
- Closed water circuit with compressed-air powered expansion tank for water-free conversion
- Asynchronous motor acts as drive or generator depending on mode
- Transparent housing offers full view of rotor, stator, and flow processes
- 3-hole probe measures flow velocity and direction upstream, between, and downstream of components
- Supports analysis of velocity triangles for various blade/vane shapes
- Enables operation under different pressure levels for cavitation studies
- Inductive displacement sensor detects shaft speed contact-free
- Torque measured by force sensor on motor mounted on swivel bearings
- Manometers and pressure sensors record inlet/outlet and differential pressures
- Electromagnetic flow meter measures flow rate accurately
- All measurements displayed digitally for easy reading and analysis
Benefits
- Dual-mode functionality – Demonstrates axial turbomachinery as both a pump and a turbine
- Comprehensive flow study – Observe and measure flow characteristics across different rotor/stator configurations
- Highly visual – Transparent housing allows detailed examination of internal processes
- Tool-free configuration – Switch components without draining the system thanks to the pressurised expansion tank
- Accurate instrumentation – Sensors and digital displays provide real-time data for analysis
Why Choose the GUNT Axial-Flow Turbomachine Unit?
Ideal for fluid dynamics and turbomachinery education, the GUNT Axial-Flow Turbomachine Unit offers a flexible, instrumented platform for studying pump and turbine behaviour. With transparent visualization, real-time data, and multiple interchangeable components, it enables a deep understanding of velocity triangles, cavitation effects, and performance across various operating conditions.
