Pelton Turbine Test Rig
Product Code : EL-TMLE-10690
Pelton Turbine Test Rig (code EL-TMLE-10690) is an experimental unit that demonstrates the basic principles of the Pelton turbine and allows its power and efficiency to be determined, fitting onto the Hydraulics Bench top channel. Its 123 mm Pelton wheel with 16 buckets is fed through a needle nozzle with spear valve and loaded by a band brake read on 0-20 N spring balances, with a speed range of 0-2000 rpm and 10 W brake power.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Main parts | Pelton wheel, needle nozzle used as distributor, band brake, housing with transparent front panel |
| Mounting | Support frame that fits on the Hydraulics Bench top channel |
| Connection | Quick-release fitting to the Hydraulics Bench |
| Housing | Cast housing with acrylic panel for viewing water flow, wheel and nozzle |
| Flow control | Nozzle needle adjusts the nozzle cross-section and flow rate |
| Jet deflection | Approx. 180° in the buckets |
| Torque measurement | Band brake friction dynamometer with spring balances |
| Speed measurement | Non-contact speed sensor |
| Inlet pressure | Manometer at turbine inlet |
| Evaluation | Measured values and characteristics evaluated against the theory |
| Software | Educational software available as an option |
| Specifications | |
| Pressure gauge range | 0-25 m H2O |
| Pelton buckets | 16 |
| Pelton wheel diameter | 123 mm |
| Force balance range | 0-20 N × 0.2 N |
| Power required | 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph |
| Speed range | 0-2000 rpm |
| Brake power | 10 W |
| Dimensions | 1000 × 800 × 1200 mm (L × W × H) |
| Weight | Approx. 90 kg |
| Supply | |
| Product code | EL-TMLE-10690 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Is the Pelton Turbine Test Rig Used For?
A Pelton turbine is an impulse turbine: the nozzle turns the pressure of the supply into a high-velocity jet, and the buckets on the wheel rim deflect the jet back by about 180°, so its momentum drives the wheel. Set on the Hydraulics Bench top channel and connected by the quick-release fitting, the rig lets students set the flow with the nozzle needle, tighten the band brake in steps and record the spring balance readings, wheel speed and inlet pressure. From these the brake power, hydraulic power and efficiency are calculated and compared with theory, optionally with the educational software.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of Pelton turbine rigs required.
- Software — whether the optional educational software is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the rig need in order to operate?
It is placed on the hydraulic bench top service unit, fitting onto the Hydraulics Bench top channel with a quick-release fitting, and it needs a 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph supply.
How is turbine torque measured?
Torque is found by force measurement on a band brake, read on spring balances with a range of 0-20 N × 0.2 N; the band brake acts as a simple friction dynamometer.
What size is the Pelton wheel?
The Pelton wheel has a diameter of 123 mm and 16 buckets, and it runs over a speed range of 0-2000 rpm with a brake power of 10 W.
How is the flow rate changed?
Adjusting the nozzle needle changes the nozzle cross-section and therefore the flow rate of the jet that strikes the Pelton wheel tangentially.
Can the water jet be observed?
Yes. The wheel sits in a cast housing with an acrylic front panel, so the water flow, the Pelton wheel and the nozzle can be watched during operation.
What is the procedure for ordering the rig?
An enquiry can be raised with the Add To Cart button, or by giving the quantity and delivery location on the contact page; mention whether the optional educational software is wanted.
OEM Manufacturer
Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd) builds the Pelton Turbine Test Rig at its works in Saha, District Ambala, Haryana (Plot No. 43, Industrial Park, Sector 2, Growth Center). Its turbo machinery test rigs for pumps and turbines go to engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and abroad, and equipment can be made to an institution's own requirements. For tenders and OEM supply, see the Tenders/OEM page.
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Request a Quote
For this and other turbo machinery lab equipment, schools and colleges can contact Engineering Lab Equipment, a manufacturer, supplier and exporter based in Ambala, India. For a price, send the number of test rigs and whether the educational software is required and the delivery location through the contact page; the Add To Cart button on this page also adds the Pelton Turbine Test Rig to an enquiry.
Last updated: October 2026
