Steam

RANKINE CYCLE STEAM TURBINE

Year 1
study

Features Description
Operates on a true Rankine Cycle with boiler, turbine, feed-pump The unit is supplied as two complimentary modules. An independently
and condenser. certified electric boiler with safety valve, automatic control system and
fail safe pressure switches, provides steam at up to 8 Bar gauge to a
Stabilises in minutes and allows rapid data collection.
solenoid valve. This in conjunction with an optical sensor limits the
Bench top unit allows similar experimental procedures to full size maximum turbine speed to a safe level. Steam flow to the turbine can
plant. be throttled by a hand valve and the boiler, turbine inlet and condenser
Optional power generation module. pressures are indicated on gauges. The impulse turbine is driven by a
convergent divergent nozzle and turns a brake wheel with speed sensor
Optional Computerised Data Acquisition.
and digital indicator allowing true shaft power to be determined. An
optional electrical power generator is also available for demonstration
purposes. The turbine exhausts into a condenser and this passes water
to a similar water reservoir. The reservoir connects to a boiler feed
pump. Like full size real power plant the condenser operates at sub-
atmospheric pressure and the unit incorporates an air extraction
system. The boiler feed pump and non-return valves to the boiler
complete the full Rankine cycle. Instrumentation includes all relevant
system pressures, system temperatures, and cooling water flow rates,
turbine speed and brake load. A combination of digital and analogue
displays show the recorded parameters.

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Learning capabilities
Instruction manual
Investigation of a true Rankine Cycle Steam plant.
Packing list
Determine of cycle thermal efficiency based on shaft power.
Test sheet
Determination of friction losses at various exhaust pressures.
Investigation of turbine torque/speed and power/speed You might also like
characteristics. S201 - Steam Generator and Service Module
Investigation of steam quality by throttling.
With the optional power generation module demonstration of Weights & Dimensions
electrical power generation. Weight: 118 kg
Length: 2000mm
Technical Specification
Width: 655mm
Boiler: - Independently certified electric boiler with automatic control
Height: 650mm
- Pressure switches - Fail safe pressure cut out and large capacity
relief valve
Essential Services
Turbine: - Single stage, axial flow impulse (De Laval) turbine on a
6.0kW, 380/415Volts, 3 phase + neutral, 50Hz (With earth/ground).
vertical shaft mounted in corrosion resistant sealed ball bearings -
Convergent-divergent nozzle discharges at 20° to plane of turbine 6.0kW, 210/220Volts, 3 phase, 60Hz (With earth/ground).
rotation - Rotor has blades with 40° inlet and discharge angles - 6.0kW, 220/230Volts, single phase, 50Hz (With earth/ground).
Rotor Ø50mm. - Maximum turbine speed 40,000 rpm Ø50mm
Cold Water: Continuous supply 5 litres/ minute at 25m head,
Water cooled Condenser: Condenses turbine exhaust steam intermittent supply at 25 Litre/minute.
allowing heat rejection from the system to be measured.
Boiler Feed: Water Small quantity (10litres) de-mineralised or
Feed Water Reservoir: Collects condensate from the condenser for distilled for initial fill. Then approximately 1 litre/10 hours running.
return via the feed pump to the boiler.
Feed Pump: low volume flow pump. Operational Conditions
Flow Meters: For condenser cooling water. Allows measurement of Noise level up to 103db @ 1m from turbine
heat rejection from the condenser.
Digital Thermometer: 0.1°C resolution, with multi-way selector Ordering information
switch for all relevant temperatures To order this product, please call PA Hilton quoting the following codes:
S220/415 - Rankine Cycle Steam Turbine (415V / 3PH / 50Hz)
Pressure gauges: For all relevant system pressures. S220/220 - Rankine Cycle Steam Turbine (208V / 3Ph / 60Hz)
Turbine Tachometer: Digital display and over speed cut out. S220/230 - Rankine Cycle Steam Turbine (230V / 1PH / 50Hz)
Turbine brake load: Digital indicator. S220/415/SC - Rankine Cycle Steam Turbine Computer Linked (415V /
3PH / 50Hz)
Recommended Ancillaries S220/220/SC - Rankine Cycle Steam Turbine Computer Linked (230V /
1PH / 50Hz)
S220A - Optional Generator Demonstration Module
S220/230/SC - Rankine Cycle Steam Turbine Computer Linked (230V /
1PH / 50Hz)

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