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Steam Power Plant | ThermoFlux – 7090

The Steam Power Plant ThermoFlux – 7090 is a laboratory-sized steam power plant integrating a vertical fire tube SS 304 boiler (up to 7 bar), a single-stage impulse turbine with Curtis wheel (over 25 W, up to 30,000 rpm), a water-cooled shell and tube condenser, a 50 VA DC generator, a mini RO feed water system, and a complete fuel system on a skid-mounted assembly. This steam power plant is instrumented with speed sensors, K-type temperature sensors, pressure gauges, voltmeter, and ammeter across turbine and generation sections. Optional accessories include a water tube superheater, cooling tower, separating and throttling calorimeter, and steam lagging. Optional LabVIEW-based DAQ software is available for Windows-based data acquisition and performance calculation.

The Steam Power Plant ThermoFlux – 7090 is a laboratory-sized steam power plant comprising a fire tube boiler, steam turbine, condenser, water treatment system, DC generator, instrumentation, turbine speed control, and fuel system. This steam power plant is designed to enable students to study boiler performance, turbine operation, power generation efficiency, and complete power plant cycle analysis in a structured laboratory environment.


Product Overview

The Steam Power Plant ThermoFlux – 7090 integrates all major components of a complete steam power cycle into a single bench-scale unit. The vertical fire tube boiler is constructed from SS 304, operates up to 7 bar, and is fired by an automatic on/off LPG/LNG or oil-fired forced draft burner with atomizer. Two high-pressure switches, one mechanical high-pressure safety device, and temperature safety controls by digital temperature controller and bimetallic switch are included. A mis-fire safety system is built into the burner.

The feed water system includes a mini RO unit, a soft water tank, a feed water pump, and digital temperature sensor display. Both automatic and manual operation modes are user-selectable. The fuel system includes a fuel tank and a fuel flow meter. The complete boiler assembly is packaged on a skid for easy installation.

The single-stage impulse axial turbine with Curtis wheel delivers a maximum continuous output of over 25 W and operates at speeds of approximately 18,000 to 30,000 rpm with atmospheric exhaust pressure. Turbine runner diameter is 55 to 75 mm. A water-cooled shell and tube condenser handles condensate recovery.

The DC generator is rated at 50 VA, self-excited or permanent magnet type, with an output of 24 to 220 VDC at 3000 rpm. Four 15 W load lamps are included. A voltmeter, ammeter, generator speed sensor, and indicator are fitted in the generation section. Speed sensors, steam inlet and outlet temperature sensors, and a steam inlet pressure gauge are included in the turbine instrumentation section.

An optional water tube superheater (gas fired) is available, along with a cooling tower, separating and throttling calorimeter, and steam lagging accessories.

Steam Power Plant ThermoFlux – 7090 — Technical Specifications

Parameter Value
Boiler Type Vertical, fire tube type
Boiler Capacity Up to 7 bar pressure
Boiler Material SS 304
Burner Type On/off, automatic
Burner Fuel LPG/LNG standard or oil fired
Burner Draft Forced draft with atomizer
High Pressure Switches 2
Mechanical High Pressure Safety 1
Temperature Safety 1 digital temperature controller, 1 bimetallic
Mis-fire Safety Built into burner
DC Generator Type Self-excited or permanent magnet
DC Generator Rating 50 VA
DC Generator Output Voltage 24 to 220 VDC at 3000 rpm
Load Lamps 4 x 15 W
Condenser Type Shell and tube, water-cooled
Steam Turbine Type Single-stage impulse, Curtis wheel
Turbine Maximum Continuous Output Over 25 W approx.
Turbine Maximum Speed Approx. 18,000 to 30,000 rpm
Turbine Exhaust Pressure Atmospheric
Turbine Runner Diameter 55 to 75 mm

Technical Data

Boiler

Parameter Value
Type Vertical, fire tube type
Capacity Up to 7 bar pressure
Material SS 304

Boiler Instruments and Safety Devices

Parameter Value
Burner Forced draft light oil or gas burner with atomizer
High Pressure Switches 2
Mechanical High Pressure Safety 1
Temperature Safety 1 digital temperature controller, 1 bimetallic
Mis-fire Safety Built into the burner

Burner

Parameter Value
Type On/off, automatic
Fuel LPG/LNG standard or oil fired

Feed Water System

Parameter Value
Water Treatment Mini RO unit
Storage Soft water tank
Pump Feed water pump
Operation Modes Automatic and manual, user-selectable
Temperature Display Digital display with temperature sensors

Fuel System

Parameter Value
Storage Fuel tank
Measurement Fuel flow meter

Steam Turbine

Parameter Value
Type Single-stage impulse turbine, Curtis wheel
Maximum Continuous Output Over 25 W approx.
Maximum Speed Approx. 18,000 to 30,000 rpm
Exhaust Pressure Atmospheric
Runner Diameter 55 to 75 mm

Instrumentation, Turbine Section

Parameter Value
Speed Measurement Speed sensors
Temperature Sensors Steam inlet and outlet
Pressure Gauge Steam inlet

DC Generator and Generation Section

Parameter Value
Type DC generator, self-excited or permanent magnet
Rating 50 VA
Output Voltage 24 to 220 VDC at 3000 rpm
Load Lamps 4 x 15 W
Measuring Instruments Voltmeter, ammeter, speed sensor and indicator

Condenser

Parameter Value
Type Shell and tube, water-cooled

Key Features

  • Steam Power Plant Configuration: Fire tube boiler, impulse turbine, shell and tube condenser, DC generator, water treatment, and fuel system
  • Boiler Type: Vertical fire tube, SS 304, up to 7 bar
  • Burner: Automatic on/off, forced draft, LPG/LNG or oil fired, with atomizer
  • Boiler Safety Devices: 2 high-pressure switches, 1 mechanical pressure safety, digital and bimetallic temperature safety, built-in mis-fire protection
  • Feed Water System: Mini RO unit, soft water tank, feed water pump, auto/manual selectable
  • Turbine Type: Single-stage impulse, Curtis wheel, atmospheric exhaust
  • Turbine Output: Over 25 W approx. continuous maximum
  • Turbine Speed: Approx. 18,000 to 30,000 rpm
  • Turbine Runner Diameter: 55 to 75 mm
  • Condenser: Shell and tube, water-cooled
  • DC Generator Rating: 50 VA, 24 to 220 VDC at 3000 rpm
  • Load Lamps: 4 x 15 W
  • Generation Instruments: Voltmeter, ammeter, speed sensor, and indicator
  • Turbine Instrumentation: Speed sensors, steam inlet/outlet temperature sensors, inlet pressure gauge
  • Fuel System: Fuel tank and fuel flow meter
  • Skid-Mounted Installation: Complete boiler unit packaged on skid
  • Optional Superheater: Water tube gas-fired superheater available
  • Optional Accessories: Cooling tower, separating and throttling calorimeter, steam lagging
  • Software: Optional LabVIEW-based DAQ software, Windows compatible

Experiments

  • Steam power plant and its components with control and regulation system
  • Start-up, operation, and shut down of a steam power plant
  • Determining input and output power, component and system efficiency, and specific fuel consumption of the system
  • Pressure measurements at different points in the power plant cycle
  • Temperature measurement at different points in the power plant cycle
  • Flow measurement of fuel
  • Flow measurement of condensate (steam)
  • Heat of combustion in the combustion chamber (calculated)
  • Heat given to steam by fuel combustion
  • Boiler efficiency
  • Superheater efficiency (optional)
  • Combined efficiency of boiler and superheater (optional)
  • Steam turbine power output
  • Turbine indicator power
  • Turbine generator efficiency
  • Cooling tower efficiency (optional)

Construction and Design

The Steam Power Plant ThermoFlux – 7090 is assembled as a laboratory-sized package unit mounted on a skid for easy installation. The vertical fire tube boiler is fabricated from SS 304 and rated up to 7 bar. The automatic on/off burner operates on LPG/LNG or oil, uses forced draft with an atomizer, and incorporates a built-in mis-fire safety system. Two high-pressure switches, one mechanical pressure safety device, and both a digital temperature controller and bimetallic temperature safety device are fitted to the boiler. The feed water system includes a mini RO unit, soft water tank, feed water pump, and digital temperature display, with user-selectable automatic or manual operation. A fuel tank and fuel flow meter form the fuel system.

The single-stage impulse turbine uses a Curtis wheel configuration, operates at speeds of approximately 18,000 to 30,000 rpm, and delivers over 25 W continuous output at atmospheric exhaust pressure. Turbine runner diameter is 55 to 75 mm. Speed sensors, steam inlet and outlet temperature sensors, and a steam inlet pressure gauge instrument the turbine section. A water-cooled shell and tube condenser recovers condensate. The DC generator is rated at 50 VA, operates between 24 and 220 VDC at 3000 rpm, and is loaded by four 15 W lamps. A voltmeter, ammeter, speed sensor, and indicator are fitted in the generation section. This steam power plant supports optional accessories including a water tube gas-fired superheater, cooling tower, separating and throttling calorimeter, and steam lagging.


Software

ThermoFlux – 7090 Software (Optional)

  • Developed in the National Instruments LabVIEW environment
  • Designed specifically for data acquisition with this apparatus
  • Records, stores, and calculates experimental results
  • A set of electronic sensors is included when the software option is selected
  • Compatible with any Windows operating system

Scope of Delivery

  • 1 mini steam power plant
  • 1 stopwatch
  • 1 instruction manual

Optional Accessories

Item Model
Steam Lagging ThermoFlux – 7090/1
Separating and Throttling Calorimeter ThermoFlux – 7090/2
Cooling Tower ThermoFlux – 7090/3
Super Heater ThermoFlux – 7090/4

Q1: What boiler type is used in the Steam Power Plant ThermoFlux – 7090?
The unit uses a vertical fire tube boiler constructed from SS 304, rated up to 7 bar, and fired by an automatic on/off forced draft burner using LPG/LNG or oil with an atomizer.

Q2: What safety devices are fitted to the boiler?
The boiler includes two high-pressure switches, one mechanical high-pressure safety device, temperature safety via a digital temperature controller and a bimetallic switch, and a mis-fire safety system built into the burner.

Q3: What are the operating parameters of the steam turbine?
The single-stage impulse turbine with Curtis wheel delivers over 25 W continuous output, operates at approximately 18,000 to 30,000 rpm, has atmospheric exhaust pressure, and a runner diameter of 55 to 75 mm.

Q4: What does the DC generator section include?
The DC generator is rated at 50 VA, self-excited or permanent magnet type, with an output of 24 to 220 VDC at 3000 rpm. It is loaded by four 15 W lamps and monitored by a voltmeter, ammeter, speed sensor, and indicator.

Q5: Is the superheater included as standard in this steam power plant unit?
No. The water tube gas-fired superheater is an optional accessory (ThermoFlux – 7090). Additional optional accessories include a cooling tower  separating and throttling calorimeter (ThermoFlux – 7090), and steam lagging (ThermoFlux – 7090).

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