Francis Turbine

Description

Operation of a commercial steam engine is well illustrated with this working model. The extra large size unit is provided with a horizontal boiler with a whistle, safety valve, steam gauge, on metal base. Operates on 220V A.C. 50 Hz.

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

To show the forces which can be exerted during thermal expansion or contraction. Comprising a heavy cast iron frame 340x120x100mm with slotted end pillars to carry a stout iron bar. The bar is threaded at one end for a large tensioning nut and has holes at the other end to accommodate the cast iron breaking bars. Supplied complete with ten breaking bars.