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Pelton Turbine Test Rig
Pelton Turbine Test Rig (Product Code: SLE/MCE/50) is an impulse turbine test unit used to measure torque, speed and power of a Pelton wheel at different nozzle settings in hydraulic machines laboratories. A 123 mm wheel with 16 buckets turns under a transparent cover, driven by a needle-controlled nozzle and loaded by a band brake read on spring balances. It is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM manufacturer of fluid mechanics lab equipment in India, at its own factory in Ambala.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Turbine type | Pelton (impulse) wheel; jet deflected by approx. 180° in the buckets |
| Pelton wheel diameter | 123 mm |
| Number of buckets | 16 |
| Nozzle | Adjustable nozzle needle to change the cross-section and flow rate |
| Brake power | 10 W |
| Torque measurement | Band brake with spring balances; force balance range 0 to 20 N x 0.2 N |
| Speed | 0 to 2000 rpm, non-contact speed sensor |
| Pressure gauge range | 0 to 25 m H2O |
| Viewing | Transparent cover over the wheel and nozzle |
| Power required | 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 phase |
| Dimensions | 1000 x 800 x 1200 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 90 kg |
| Product code | SLE/MCE/50 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
What Is the Pelton Turbine Test Rig Used For?
Pelton wheels are chosen for high-head, low-flow hydro sites, and their operating principle is easy to see on this rig. The water jet is accelerated in the nozzle, strikes the buckets tangentially and is turned back by about 180°, handing its momentum to the wheel. Through the transparent cover students can watch the jet split in each bucket as the needle opens or closes the nozzle.
A standard test holds the nozzle setting constant while the band brake is tightened step by step; the spring balance difference gives brake force, the non-contact sensor gives speed, and the product of torque and speed gives brake power. Plotting power and torque against speed shows the peak near half the jet velocity, and repeating at other needle positions shows part-load behaviour. The 0.2 N resolution of the force balance helps students capture small changes at light load.
OEM Manufacturer
ScienceLab is how Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited trades, and the company is the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) of the Pelton Turbine Test Rig. The wheel housing, nozzle assembly, brake arrangement and frame are made at its own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India, and each rig leaves the factory ready for laboratory installation.
Institutions, dealers and importers buy direct from the manufacturer, so replacement brake bands, spring balances or a spare nozzle needle can be requested from the people who built the rig — just ask us. Find out more on the ScienceLab company profile.
Related Fluid Mechanics Equipment
Impulse and reaction turbine equipment that complements this rig:
- Impact of a Jet Apparatus — measures jet force on flat, curved and hemispherical targets, the theory behind Pelton buckets.
- Demonstration Pelton Turbine — a smaller Pelton unit for introductory demonstrations.
- Pelton Wheel (Turbine) — an impulse turbine with a variable spear jet and viewing window.
- Demonstration Francis Turbine — a reaction turbine for comparing the two turbine families.
Visit the Fluid Mechanics category for more turbines, pumps and flow apparatus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Pelton Turbine Test Rig measure?
The Pelton Turbine Test Rig measures brake force on spring balances with a 0 to 20 N x 0.2 N range, wheel speed from 0 to 2000 rpm with a non-contact sensor, and water pressure on a 0 to 25 m H2O gauge.
How is the water flow to the wheel controlled?
On the Pelton Turbine Test Rig, the nozzle needle is adjusted to change the nozzle cross-section and therefore the flow rate. This lets students compare turbine performance at full and part flow with the same wheel.
What size is the Pelton wheel?
The Pelton Turbine Test Rig uses a Pelton wheel of 123 mm diameter with 16 buckets. The buckets deflect the water jet by approximately 180°, transferring the impulse of the jet to the wheel.
What is the brake power of the rig?
The Pelton Turbine Test Rig is specified with a brake power of 10 W. Brake power is calculated from the band brake torque, found from the spring balance readings, and the wheel speed measured by the non-contact sensor.
What supplies does the Pelton Turbine Test Rig need?
The Pelton Turbine Test Rig requires a 230 V, 50 Hz, single-phase power supply. The water supply arrangement for your laboratory should be confirmed at quotation, so describe your set-up on the contact page.
Who manufactures the Pelton Turbine Test Rig?
The Pelton Turbine Test Rig is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), the OEM, at its own factory in Ambala, Haryana, India, and quotations are issued directly by the manufacturer.
Request a Quote
Request a quotation for the Pelton Turbine Test Rig (SLE/MCE/50) through the contact page or the enquiry cart. The manufacturer quotes directly for single rigs and multi-unit laboratory orders in India and international markets.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
