Characteristics of a powerful Francis turbine with adjustable guide vanes Features - characteristics of a powerful Francis turbine - optimal view of the operating area of the turbine - adjustable guide vanes for setting the output Learning objectives/experiments - investigation of the conversion of hydraulic into mechanical energy - determination of the mechanical power and hydraulic power of the turbine - determination of efficiency - recording of characteristic curves - investigation of the influence of the guide vane position - velocity triangles Specification [1] investigation of a Francis turbine [2] closed water circuit with pump, motor, flow control valve and tank with optional cooling [3] pump with variable speed via frequency converter [4] adjustment of flow rate via flow control valve [5] loading the turbine by use of the asynchronous machine as generator [6] rotor and guide vanes of the turbine completely visible [7] adjustable guide vanes for setting different angles of attack [8] non-contact speed measurement at the generator haft and force sensor for measuring the driving torque [9] digital display for temperature, flow rate and ressures (additional manometer within scope of supply), speed, torque and electrical power of generator [10] software for data acquisition via USB under Windows 10