Epicyclic Gear (Sun & Planet Type)

Description

For use with a large motor/generator and a lamp unit to demonstrate the conversion of electrical energy to kinetic energy and then back again. Comprising an iron flywheel, mounted in cast brackets with bearings. The shaft has an aluminium 'V' pulley for driving with the spring belt supplied.

Description

For use as a water turbine to drive a generator producing electricity or for use as a pump driven by a motor and raising a head of water to produce potential energy. The rotor has eight 'bucket' blades and is housed in a block turbine chamber with a clear Perspex front. Two inlet tubules (for turbine and pump operation respectively) and one outlet tubule are provided and the shaft carries a 15 mm. diameter pulley. With driving belt.

Description

This model uses the same basic assembly as the motor, but is mounted on a baseplate 230 x 90 mm approx. which also carries a hand-drive pulley 120mm. diameter coupled to the smaller dynamo pulley by a rubber belt to give a step-up ration. Electrical output is via a pair of 4mm sockets. The model may also be used as a motor on a 6-8 V D.C. supply.