Experiments

  • Study of a Joule-Brayton cycle.
  • Study on a reduced scale of a plant for the production of electrical energy by a gas turbine.
  • Study of the starting procedure of a gas turbine.
  • Measurement of the air flow input as a function of the speed of the turbo-charger.
  • Pressure and temperature in the combustion chamber as a function of the speed of the turbo-charger.
  • Calculation of the specific consumption as a function of the speed of the turbo-charger.
  • Calculation of the output power as a function of the speed of the power turbine.
  • Determination of the power output with different input parameters.
  • Safety systems in the operation of a gas turbine.
  • experiments relating to the function and

Specification

  • experiments relating to the function and behaviour during operating of a gas turbine in a two-shaft arrangement
  •  operation with power turbine and generator
  • asynchronous motor with frequency converter as generator
  • start-up fan to start the high-pressure turbine
  • conversion of generated electrical energy into heat using resistive load
  • effective silencing at intake and exhaust for laboratory operation
  • sensors record all relevant data visualised on displays in the process schematic

The unit consists of a wheeled frame made of steel, of a panel with mimic diagram carrying the measurement instruments and of a base where the main components are installed, that is the combustion chamber, the turbo charger assembly, the power turbine and the alternator. The exhaust gases produced by the combustion of the compressed air/gas mixture are made to expand first through the turbine of the turbo charger assembly in order to supply the energy necessary to compress the air and then through the power turbine coupled to the alternator through a toothed belt. The electric energy generated by the alternator is dissipated on a resistive load. The unit is supplied with manuals which describe all parts of the trainer, the installation and utilization procedures, as well as many exercises with the relative results.