Turbine Service Unit | FluidoSurge-X 394

The FluidoSurge-X 394 Turbine Service Unit is a closed water circuit base unit for operating Francis, Kaplan, Pelton, and Axial Flow Impulse turbines, and for conducting centrifugal pump experiments. The centrifugal pump delivers 10 to 100 LPM at 9 to 21.5 m head, 2900 rpm max., on a 0.37 kW motor, with a 20 L transparent tank and damping plate for minimal air intake. Measuring ranges: flow rate up to 100 LPM, speed up to 9999 rpm, torque 0 to 9800 Nmm, inlet pressure 0 to 4 bar, load cell 0 to 10 kg. Standard instrumentation includes rotameter and pressure gauge; electronic sensors are included with the optional DAQ system. Optional FX 394 software is LabVIEW-based and Windows compatible.

The FluidoSurge-X 394 Turbine Service Unit is a closed water circuit base unit for operating Francis, Kaplan, and Pelton turbines and conducting fundamental centrifugal pump experiments. Flow rate and upstream pressure are regulated via a flow control valve and pressure control system. The unit supports both analogue measurement (rotameter and pressure gauge) and optional DAQ-based sensor measurement.


Product Overview

The FluidoSurge-X 394 is a closed water circuit system comprising a centrifugal pump, a 20 L transparent water tank, a flow control valve, a pressure control system, and a damping plate to minimise air intake. Turbines — Francis, Kaplan, Pelton, or Axial Flow Impulse — are mounted on the tank cover and connected via hose. Flow rate is adjustable up to 100 LPM; pump head ranges from 9 to 21.5 m at up to 2900 rpm on a 0.37 kW motor. Measurement is carried out using a rotameter and pressure gauge as standard, or via electronic sensors for flow rate and pressure when the optional DAQ system is selected. A load cell (0 to 10 kg) and torque measurement (0 to 9800 Nmm) support turbine performance characterisation. Speed measurement covers up to 9999 rpm and inlet pressure up to 4 bar. The integrated throttle valve enables standalone centrifugal pump experiments. Optional software FX 394 is developed in the LabVIEW environment and runs on Windows.

 Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
System Type Closed water circuit
Water Tank Volume 20 L
Water Tank Type Transparent
Pump Type Centrifugal
Pump Flow Rate 10 to 100 LPM
Pump Head 21.5 to 9 m
Pump Maximum RPM 2900 min⁻¹
Pump Power 0.37 kW
Load Cell Capacity 0 to 10 kg
Flow Rate Measurement Range Up to 100 LPM
Speed Measurement Range Up to 9999 rpm
Torque Measurement Range 0 to 9800 Nmm
Inlet Pressure Range 0 to 4 bar
Standard Flow Measurement Rotameter
Standard Pressure Measurement Pressure gauge
Optional Measurement Electronic sensors for flow rate and pressure
Air Intake Reduction Damping plate inside tank
Flow Regulation Flow control valve
Pressure Regulation Pressure control system
Pump Experiments Via integrated throttle valve

Technical Data

Pump

Parameter Value
Type Centrifugal
Flow Rate 10 to 100 LPM
Pump Head 21.5 to 9 m
Maximum RPM 2900 min⁻¹
Power 0.37 kW

Water Tank

Parameter Value
Volume 20 L
Type Transparent

Load Cell

Parameter Value
Capacity 0 to 10 kg

Measuring Ranges

Parameter Value
Flow Rate Up to 100 LPM
Speed Up to 9999 rpm
Torque 0 to 9800 Nmm
Inlet Pressure 0 to 4 bar

Key Features

  • Closed water circuit: 20 L transparent tank, damping plate for minimal air intake
  • Pump: centrifugal, 10 to 100 LPM, 21.5 to 9 m head, 2900 rpm max., 0.37 kW
  • Flow regulation: flow control valve; pressure regulation: pressure control system
  • Standard measurement: rotameter and pressure gauge
  • Optional measurement: electronic sensors for flow rate and pressure
  • Load cell: 0 to 10 kg; torque: 0 to 9800 Nmm; speed: up to 9999 rpm; inlet pressure: 0 to 4 bar
  • Integrated throttle valve for standalone centrifugal pump experiments
  • Compatible turbines: Francis, Kaplan, Pelton, Axial Flow Impulse (mounted on tank cover, connected via hose)
  • Optional DAQ software FX 394: LabVIEW-based, Windows, electronic sensors included with DAQ option

Experiments

  • Basic experiments on a centrifugal pump
  • Together with turbines (reaction turbine, Pelton turbine, action turbine):
    • Determination of typical turbine curves
    • Performance curves at varying turbine speeds
    • Determination of efficiencies

Construction and Design

The FluidoSurge-X 394 Turbine Service Unit is built around a closed water circuit with a 20 L transparent water tank and a centrifugal pump (0.37 kW, 10 to 100 LPM, 9 to 21.5 m head, 2900 rpm max.). A damping plate inside the tank minimises air intake into the circulating water. Turbines are mounted on the tank cover and connected to the base unit via hose. A flow control valve regulates flow rate and turbine inlet pressure; a pressure control system maintains constant head and upstream pressure. An integrated throttle valve enables centrifugal pump experiments independent of turbine attachment. Standard instrumentation comprises a rotameter and pressure gauge; electronic sensors for flow rate and pressure are included when the optional DAQ system is selected. The load cell capacity is 0 to 10 kg, torque range is 0 to 9800 Nmm, speed measurement reaches up to 9999 rpm, and inlet pressure measurement covers 0 to 4 bar.


Software

FX 394 — Optional

Developed in the National Instruments LabVIEW environment, runs on Windows. Measures and calculates experimental results. A set of electronic sensors is included when the software option is selected. Compatible with any Windows environment and operates with a laptop.


Scope of Delivery

The FluidoSurge-X 394 Turbine Service Unit is supplied as a base unit. At least one turbine must be selected separately from the recommended accessories listed below.


Optional Accessories

  • Pelton Turbine — FluidoSurge-X 156
  • Francis Turbine — FluidoSurge-X 160
  • Kaplan Turbine — FluidoSurge-X 208
  • Axial Flow Impulse Turbine

Q1. What turbines are compatible with the FluidoSurge-X 394? The unit is designed for use with the Pelton Turbine (FluidoSurge-X 156), Francis Turbine (FluidoSurge-X 160), Kaplan Turbine (FluidoSurge-X 208), and an Axial Flow Impulse Turbine. At least one turbine must be selected separately.

Q2. What are the pump specifications?
Centrifugal pump, flow rate 10 to 100 LPM, head 21.5 to 9 m, maximum 2900 rpm, power 0.37 kW.

Q3. What measuring ranges does the unit support?
Flow rate: up to 100 LPM; speed: up to 9999 rpm; torque: 0 to 9800 Nmm; inlet pressure: 0 to 4 bar; load cell: 0 to 10 kg.

Q4. What is the difference between standard and optional measurement configurations?
Standard configuration uses a rotameter and pressure gauge. The optional DAQ configuration replaces these with electronic sensors for flow rate and pressure, paired with the optional FX 394 software.

Q5. What does the optional FX 394 software provide?
LabVIEW-based DAQ software for Windows. Measures and calculates experimental results. A set of electronic sensors is included with the software option. Compatible with laptop operation.

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