Rotating Water Table for the Determination of Non-Steady Forces in a Turbine Stage Through Modified Hydraulic Analogy

Abstract

Determination of non-steady forces in a real turbine stage is difficult due to the local flow conditions, for example high pressures, high temperatures and in-accessibility to the region etc. Experimentation in a real turbine is also prohibitive due to the costs involved. An alternate method of arriving at these non-steady forces through the use of modified hydraulic analogy is discussed. A rotating water table facility, developed and fabricated based on the principles of modified hydraulic analogy ia described. A flat plate stage is simulated on the rotating water table, and the results obtalned are presented.