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Francis Turbine Trainer
Francis Turbine Trainer (Product Code: SLE/MCE/46) is a floor-standing laboratory turbine test stand used to measure the performance of a Francis reaction turbine under generator load in university and technical institute hydropower labs. A multistage centrifugal pump with frequency-converter speed control feeds a 165 mm rotor with adjustable guide vanes, and all readings are shown digitally for further processing on a PC. It is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM manufacturer, at its own factory in Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic power | 2.1 kW at 1500 rpm |
| Mechanical power | Approx. 1.4 kW at 1500 rpm |
| Rotor | 165 mm diameter, 8 blades, 8 guide vanes |
| Angle of attack | Adjustable, 0 to 23° |
| Operating area | Transparent, showing water flow, rotor and guide vanes |
| Supply pump | Multistage centrifugal pump, variable speed via frequency converter; head 42 m; max. flow rate 900 L/min |
| Inlet pressure control | Flow control valve |
| Tank | 550 L |
| Generator (load) | Asynchronous machine, 2.2 kW at 1440 rpm, 0 to 2200 W; pendulum bearing with force sensor for torque |
| Speed sensing | Inductive non-contact sensor on the generator shaft, 0 to 3000 rpm |
| Torque range | 0 to 20 Nm |
| Flow rate range | 0 to 1000 L/min |
| Temperature range | 0 to 100 °C |
| Turbine pressure sensors | Inlet and outlet; ranges listed as ±1 bar and 0 to 6 bar |
| Data | Digital display of measured values; can be processed further on a PC |
| Power consumption | 5.5 kW |
| Power supply | 400 V, 50 Hz, 3 phase (400 V, 60 Hz, 3 phase and 230 V, 60 Hz, 3 phase also listed) |
| Dimensions | 2350 x 1050 x 2050 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 580 kg |
| Product code | SLE/MCE/46 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
What Is the Francis Turbine Trainer Used For?
This trainer brings the working conditions of a small hydro set into the laboratory. The pump, running at a speed chosen on the frequency converter, supplies water at the required inlet pressure; the turbine drives an asynchronous machine working as a generator, whose pendulum-mounted housing and force sensor give torque directly. Speed, pressures, temperature and flow are all recorded by sensors.
Students change the guide vane setting between 0 and 23° to alter the angle of attack, flow cross-section and turbine output, then map torque, power and efficiency across the speed range to produce characteristic and hill-chart style curves. The transparent operating area makes the flow through the guide vanes and rotor visible while this happens. As lab equipment for technical institutes and universities with a hydropower or renewable energy syllabus, it supports project work as well as routine practicals.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Mains supply: 400 V, 50 Hz, 3 phase is the base specification; 400 V, 60 Hz, 3 phase and 230 V, 60 Hz, 3 phase are also listed.
- Space and floor loading for a 2350 x 1050 x 2050 mm unit of approx. 580 kg, plus water for the 550 L tank.
- Whether a PC and software are required for processing the measured values.
- Delivery location and site access for a unit of this size.
OEM Manufacturer
ScienceLab, the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, is the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) of the Francis Turbine Trainer. The frame, turbine section, pipework and tank are fabricated and assembled at the company's own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India, and the complete trainer is dispatched from there.
With a unit of this scale, a direct line to the maker matters: installation questions, spare sensors and repeat orders are handled by the manufacturer rather than a middleman — ask us. Universities, engineering institutes, dealers and importers in India and international markets are supplied factory-direct; see the ScienceLab company profile.
Related Fluid Mechanics Equipment
Other turbine and pump equipment for a hydraulic machines laboratory:
- Demonstration Francis Turbine — a compact 350 W Francis unit with band brake loading.
- Francis Turbine — a reaction turbine with viewing window and draft tube for guide vane studies.
- Pelton Turbine Test Rig — an impulse turbine for comparing turbine types.
- Variable Speed Series And Parallel Pumps — centrifugal pump behaviour, the supply side of the turbine circuit.
The Fluid Mechanics category lists the full range of turbines and pumps.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Francis Turbine Trainer loaded?
The Francis Turbine Trainer is loaded by an asynchronous machine used as a generator, rated 2.2 kW at 1440 rpm. Its pendulum bearing and force sensor measure torque from 0 to 20 Nm, and speed is read by an inductive non-contact sensor.
What power does the turbine develop?
The Francis Turbine Trainer is specified at 2.1 kW hydraulic power and approximately 1.4 kW mechanical power, both at 1500 rpm. Its 165 mm rotor has 8 blades, with 8 guide vanes adjustable from 0 to 23°.
Can the measurements be recorded on a PC?
Yes. The Francis Turbine Trainer displays its measured values digitally, and they can be processed further on a PC. Please confirm at quotation whether you need the computer and software included with the trainer.
What electrical supply does the trainer need?
The Francis Turbine Trainer is specified for 400 V, 50 Hz, 3 phase, with 400 V, 60 Hz, 3 phase and 230 V, 60 Hz, 3 phase also listed. Its power consumption is 5.5 kW, so a suitable three-phase connection is required.
How much space does the Francis Turbine Trainer need?
The Francis Turbine Trainer measures 2350 x 1050 x 2050 mm and weighs about 580 kg before its 550 L tank is filled, so plan a ground-floor laboratory position with adequate floor strength and access.
Who manufactures the Francis Turbine Trainer?
The Francis Turbine Trainer is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), the OEM, at its own factory in Ambala, Haryana, India, and quotations come directly from the manufacturer.
Request a Quote
Ask for a quotation on the Francis Turbine Trainer (SLE/MCE/46) through the contact page or add it to the enquiry cart, stating your power supply and delivery location. The manufacturer prepares every quotation directly.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
