Francis Turbine Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-FMP-11322
Quick Answer: The Francis Turbine is a hydraulic bench turbine whose adjustable guide vanes alter the flow rate and direction of flow to the runner. A band brake with spring balances measures the shaft torque, and a mechanical gauge reads the inlet pressure.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Adjustable guide vanes alter the flow rate and direction of flow to the impeller (runner)
- Band brake with spring balances measures torque at the turbine shaft
- Mechanical gauge measures the turbine inlet pressure
- Base stands on the hydraulic bench; the turbine connects to the bench pumped supply
- Outlet tube ends in the open-water channel of the bench, so water covers the end of the draft tube during tests
- Speed measured by a stroboscope with speed display or an optical tachometer; the stroboscope can also freeze the image of the runner and flow
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flow control | Adjustable guide vanes |
| Torque measurement | Band brake with spring balances |
| Inlet pressure | Mechanical gauge |
| Speed measurement | Stroboscope with speed display or optical tachometer |
| Water supply | Hydraulic bench pumped supply |
About This Product
Students run the turbine from the hydraulic bench, load it with the band brake and record torque, speed and inlet pressure at several guide vane settings. Freezing the runner with the stroboscope helps them link the flow they see with the readings they take. Schools, colleges and institutes in Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Kiribati and Benin can order the Francis Turbine from Educational Instrument.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is torque measured on the Francis Turbine?
A band brake with spring balances on the turbine shaft measures the torque.
What does the Francis Turbine need to run?
It sits on a hydraulic bench and connects to the bench pumped supply, with the outlet tube ending in the bench open-water channel.
Related: Fluid Mechanics Products, Turbine Dynamometer, Propeller Turbine and Pelton Turbine.
For a quotation on the Francis Turbine, contact Educational Instrument.
