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Hydropower

Recommended Skill Levels: High School, K-8, Technical College, University

Learning Topics: Alternative/Green Energy, Smart Grid, STEM

Product Types: Kit

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Overview

The Hydropower Ready-To-Go kit from leXsolar is an all-in-one educational kit that provides hands-on training in hydropower technology and fluid dynamics. This system enables students to explore the fundamentals of water turbines and their role in renewable energy production. Equipped with multiple turbine types, including water wheels, cross-flow turbines, and Pelton turbines, learners can compare efficiencies, analyze performance, and develop a deeper understanding of hydropower applications. This system is designed for fast assembly with an intuitive plug system and is ideal for both classroom instruction and independent experiments.

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Learning Outcomes

Students will engage in real-world experiments to explore the physics and engineering of hydropower, including:

  • Hydropower Principles – Understand the conversion of water flow into mechanical and electrical energy.
  • Fluid Dynamics & Turbine Efficiency – Investigate the relationship between flow rate, velocity, and pressure in power generation.
  • Comparison of Turbines – Analyze the efficiency and performance of different turbine types under varying conditions.
  • Electricity Generation – Learn how hydropower is used to generate renewable energy through an integrated induction generator.
  • Instrumentation & Measurement – Use manometers and flow meters to measure water pressure and flow rates.

Hydropower Details

This kit includes:

  • Water turbine casing with multiple inlet and outlet connections
  • Set of three turbines (water wheel, cross-flow, Pelton turbine)
  • Induction generator for electricity generation experiments
  • Flow measurement sets (4mm, 8mm, 12mm)
  • Pressure gauges (2-bar and 4-bar manometers)
  • Color-coded tubing and connection set for easy setup
  • Flow box for controlled water drainage
  • LED, light bulb, motor, and resistor modules for electrical experiments
  • Aluminum storage case for organized transportation

This turnkey educational system allows instructors to teach fluid mechanics, hydropower efficiency, and renewable energy concepts in an interactive and engaging way.

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