The GUNT Hydraulic Turbomachine Trainer provides a versatile platform for analyzing the performance of both pumps and turbines in a closed water circuit. Designed for education and practical training, the system supports experimentation with centrifugal pumps and key water turbine types such as Pelton, Francis, propeller-type, and Kaplan turbines.
Product Features
- Demonstrates the conversion of mechanical energy to flow energy (pumps) and flow energy to mechanical energy (turbines)
- Supports experiments with centrifugal pump and four water turbine types (Pelton, Francis, propeller-type, Kaplan)
- Closed water circuit includes tank, variable-speed centrifugal pump, and flow control valve for back pressure adjustment
- Compatible turbines can be mounted on top of the storage tank and supplied directly via the pump
- Simultaneous operation of pump and turbine enables simulation of pumped storage plant behavior
- Inductive, contact-free displacement sensor detects shaft speed on motor
- Swivel-mounted drive motor equipped with force sensor for torque and power measurement
- Inlet and outlet pressures of the pump measured for system analysis
- Flow rate measured with an electromagnetic flow meter for precision
- Digital display of all key values including pressure, flow rate, speed, and torque
- PC interface allows further processing of data and visualization of characteristic curves
- Measured values from the turbine are transmitted via cable to the main trainer for integrated analysis
Benefits
- Comprehensive functionality – Analyze both pump and turbine performance in a unified system
- Realistic experimentation – Enables investigation of energy conversion in both directions as in real hydroelectric systems
- Flexible compatibility – Works with multiple turbine types for varied experimentation
- Pumped storage simulation – Operate pump and turbine simultaneously to simulate real-world scenarios
- Complete digital instrumentation – Capture and analyze accurate performance data with minimal manual input
Why Choose the GUNT Hydraulic Turbomachine Trainer?
The GUNT Hydraulic Turbomachine Trainer delivers a comprehensive, hands-on experience in analyzing turbomachine behavior. From centrifugal pumps to four essential turbine types, the trainer supports deep learning through real-time data capture, digital analysis, and pumped storage simulation. Ideal for fluid mechanics and energy conversion labs.
