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Generation of electricity with the Pelton wheel

Product No: P1431300

Principle

Model of a hydroelectric power station

The Pelton wheel is connected to a water hose and driven by a jet of water. The wheel is connected to a generator by a drive belt and an incandescent lamp is connected to the generator.

In the experiment, observers can note that the output of the generator (i.e. how bright the lamp is lit) is higher when the flow rate of the jet of water striking the buckets of the turbine is greater.

For quantitative measurements, the work and power meter (13715-93) can be inserted between the generator and the lamp.

Materiallist (Excerpt)	Product	Amount
Demo Physics board with stand	02150-00	1
Pelton wheel, model	02521-00	1
Motor in building block electric/electronic, 12 V	09475-01	1
Socket f.incand.lamp E10,mod. DB	09404-00	1
Clamp on holder	02164-00	1
Connector,angled,module DB	09401-02	4
Support rod PHYWE,square,l 250mm	02025-55	1
Right angle clamp PHYWE	02040-55	1
Filament lamps 3.5V/0.2A,E10, 10	06152-03	1
Driving belt	03981-00	1
PVC tubing, i.d.19mm	39293-00	1
Hose clamp for 5-12 mm diameter	40997-00	1
Rubber tubing, i.d. 8 mm	39283-00	1
Hose clip, diam. 8-16 mm, 1 pc.	40996-02	1

Literature for this article als follows

Title	Product	Language
Demo advanced Physik Handbuch Sekundarstufe 1, Mechanik, Akustik, Wärme, regenerative Energie,	01500-01	DEU
Demo advanced Physics Manual, Mechanics, Acoustics, Heat, Renewable Energy,	01500-02	ENG