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Hydropower Energy

SKU# RE6763

Part of the advanced range, the Hydropower Energy teaching solution introduces students to the fundamentals of water turbines, The self-contained kit is supplied with fast assembly GARENA linking system allowing quick connection common water taps.

The kit is supplied with different types of turbines – from a simple water wheel to a modern, highly efficient Pelton turbine and an electrical generator used to convert water power into electricity.

Learning Objectives:

  • Volume flow, flow velocity and power as a function of the height of fall
  • Volume flow, flow velocity and power as a function of the pipe cross-section
  • Comparison of the functionality of Pelton turbine, crossflow turbine and waterwheel
  • Comparison of the performance of the Pelton turbine, crossflow turbine and waterwheel in dependence to the volume flow and pressure

(Curriculum available online with the renewables range is a sample. Full contents on the workbook will be supplied upon purchase)

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Hydropower energy

REF: CP6370

The Hydropower Energy teaching solution introduces students to the fundamentals of water turbines, The self-contained kit is supplied with fast assembly GARENA linking system allowing quick connection common water taps.

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