Steam Power Plant | ThermoFlux - 7090
Product Overview
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.
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Technical Specifications
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
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 |
Standards & Compliance
- Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
- CE Marking - European Conformity where applicable
- Supplied with calibration certificate, operation manual, and experiment guide
- 12-month manufacturer's warranty (parts & labour from installation)
Ordering & Delivery
- Incoterms: CIF to destination seaport, FOB Mundra/Nhava Sheva, or Ex-Works Ambala
- Lead time: 3–5 weeks production + sea transit to destination
- Payment: LC (Letter of Credit) or T/T bank transfer against proforma invoice
- Documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, insurance certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
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).