Labtronic offers a training unit comprising diverse elements, including a Pelton turbine, a pump-equipped water tank, a battery, a regulator, a control panel, and strategically positioned voltage and current meters within the installation circuit. The primary objective of this unit is to afford students a detailed opportunity to observe and interpret the operations of hydropower plants accurately.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore turbine characteristic curves by studying the relationship between torque and rotation speed.
- Investigate efficiency variations with changes in rotation speed.
- Examine torque in the context of hydroelectric power generation.
- Conduct a comprehensive study on the operation of a hydraulic power installation.
- Analyze system performance under different types of continuous loads.
- Investigate the conversion process from direct current to alternating current.
- Explore the system's response under various alternating loads.
- Assess the overall installation efficiency of the hydroelectric power system.
- Determine the electrical generation characteristics of the turbine, focusing on rotation speed dependencies.
· Water Turbine Generator
· Water Pump
· Charge Controller
· OFF-Grid Inverter Module:
- Output Voltage: Sinusoidal 230V ± 5% for consistent power delivery.
- Power Capacity: 500VA to handle various electrical loads.
- High Efficiency: 93% for minimal energy loss.
- Equipped with 4 mm Safety Sockets for secure and convenient electrical connections.
· Variable Ohmic Load Module:
- Resistor: Continuously Adjustable from 0 to 1 KOhm, 500W, with Stepped Winding
· DC Battery:
- Voltage: 12 V
- Capacity: 9 Ah (ampere-hours)
- Rechargeable: Capable of being charged and discharged multiple times
- Overcurrent Protection: Includes safeguards to prevent excessive current flow, enhancing safety and durability.
· Load Cell
· DC Load Module:
Power: 50W
Operating Voltage: 12V
Power: 5W
Operating Voltage: 12V
· AC Load Module:
Power: 8.5W
Operating Voltage: 230V, 50/60Hz
Power: 5W
Operating Voltage: 230V, 50/60Hz
Power: 5W
Operating Voltage: 230V, 50/60Hz
· DC Panel Meter:
- Metering: Voltage, Current
- Current Input: 0~±10A,
- Voltage Input: 0V-600Vdc (Direct)
- Communication Protocol: RS485 Modbus-RTU
· RPM Detection Sensor
· Single Phase Grid Connected Inverter Module (On-Grid inverter):
- VDE AR-N 4105 Compliance: Rest easy knowing that our inverter fully complies with the exact requirements laid out in VDE AR-N 4105, guaranteeing seamless grid integration and adherence to industry standards.
- Adaptive Input Voltage Range: With an input voltage range spanning from 40V to 80V, our inverter gracefully accommodates fluctuations in solar panel output, ensuring optimal energy conversion in varying conditions.
- Steady Output Voltage and Frequency: Enjoy a stable output of 230V at a frequency of 50Hz, harmonizing seamlessly with the mains grid for consistent, reliable power delivery.
- Efficient Power Conversion: Achieving a remarkable maximum efficiency of 95%, our inverter expertly transforms solar DC power into high-quality AC power, optimizing energy utilization.
- Generous Output Power: Capable of delivering up to 350W of clean, renewable energy, our inverter significantly contributes to your electricity needs while minimizing your carbon footprint.
- Secure Connection Terminals: For safe and dependable electrical connections, our inverter features 4 mm safety sockets, offering peace of mind and reliability.
