Fluid Machinery

Welcome to the Fluid Machinery Laboratory!

Our Fluid Machinery Lab is a modern, application-driven facility aimed at providing hands-on exposure to the principles of fluid mechanics and hydraulic machines. It is designed to help students understand the working and performance characteristics of various fluid machinery commonly used in engineering systems and industries.

Laboratory Infrastructure

1. Comprehensive Equipment
   • Pelton Wheel Turbine Test Rig
     To study the performance of an impulse turbine under various loads.
   • Francis Turbine Test Rig
     Analyze the characteristics of a reaction turbine used in hydroelectric power plants.
   • Kaplan Turbine Test Rig
     Examine the flow behaviour and efficiency of axial flow turbines.
   • Centrifugal Pump Test Rig
     Determine efficiency, discharge, and head under variable operating conditions.
   • Reciprocating Pump Test Rig
     Evaluate performance, suction head, and delivery of positive displacement pumps.
2. Hands-on Learning
   • Understand energy conversion principles in hydraulic machines.
   • Study performance curves and efficiency vs. flow rate
   • Explore applications in irrigation, water treatment, and hydroelectric power.
   • Use pressure gauges, flow meters, and tachometers for real-time data analysis.
3. Prototyping and Testing
   • Calculate pump and turbine efficiency, power output, and discharge.
   • Use control valves to vary load and analyze dynamic behavior.

List of Experiments

1. Performance on hydraulic turbine:
   • Pelton wheel
   • Francis turbine
   • Kaplan turbine
2. Performance on hydraulic pump:
   • Single stage and Multi stage pump
   • Reciprocating pump
3. Performance test of a two stage reciprocating air compressor.
4. Performance test on an air blower.