Francis Turbine Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

The Francis Turbine (Product Code: SLE/EFM/04) is a teaching model of the reaction turbine found in many hydroelectric plants. Adjustable guide vanes control the water entering the machine and direct it at an angle onto the blades of a radial impeller, and a clear viewing window and draft tube let students watch the turbine working as they change the vane setting. It is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, a technical educational equipment manufacturer supplying engineering departments and polytechnics.

Specifications

Typical Use

The Francis design is widely used around the world because it adapts to a wide range of applications, which makes it a natural centrepiece for hydraulic machines practicals. A typical session sets the guide vanes to one opening, loads the turbine in stages and records speed, torque and flow to build output and efficiency curves; the vanes are then moved to a new position and the test repeated. Students quickly see that each vane opening has its own best operating point, and why power stations adjust guide vanes rather than simply throttling the supply.

Being a reaction machine, the runner turns under both the pressure and the velocity of the water, unlike an impulse wheel. Watching through the window and down the draft tube, the class can relate swirl and flow pattern to efficiency and discuss how the draft tube recovers energy from the leaving water. For engineering lab equipment in India’s degree and diploma programmes, testing this turbine against a Pelton wheel gives a complete picture of reaction and impulse behaviour.

Manufacturer

Our Francis Turbine is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab and is headquartered in Ambala, Haryana. The firm builds hydraulics, mechanics and science apparatus for teaching laboratories; see the company profile for background.

Related Fluid Mechanics Equipment

Apparatus that complements a turbine study programme:

• Pelton Wheel (Turbine) — the impulse-turbine counterpart for comparison tests
• Universal Dynamometer — measures speed, torque and shaft power on Fluid Power machines (ask us about pairing)
• Cavitation In Venturi — explains the cavitation risk that turbine designers must manage
• Water Turbine with Dynamo Model — a simple hydro-power model for introductory classes

Browse our Fluid Mechanics category for pumps, flumes and flow apparatus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Francis Turbine an impulse or a reaction turbine?
It is a reaction turbine, with a radial impeller as its moving part.

What can students change during a test?
The adjustable guide vanes. Changing their setting alters how much water enters and the angle at which it meets the impeller blades.

Can students see inside while it runs?
Yes, through the clear viewing window and draft tube.

What water supply and loading device does it need?
These requirements are not detailed in our current listing. Please contact us so we can confirm the supply and measurement set-up for your lab.

What are the turbine’s dimensions and rated output?
We can provide size and performance details with your quotation; they are not published on this page.

How is it maintained?
Drain water after use, keep the viewing window clean with a soft cloth, and check that the guide vane mechanism moves freely before each session.

Do you supply universities overseas?
Yes. We serve institutions in India and international markets; share the destination and quantity when you enquire.

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For pricing on the Francis Turbine, send your enquiry or add it to the enquiry cart with any companion apparatus for your hydraulics lab.

Last updated: 24 September 2026