Lab Report Rubric (Assessment Form)

Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

Criteria

Laboratory: Hydraulics Laboratory

Section :

Subject Code: BFC 21201

Group Members:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Experiment Title : Pelton Turbine

SCR

WT

TSCR (%)

Showed interest, used time very

well, guide other students and very
focused on experiment

Student can explain the results of

the experiment in detail and the ways
in which they relate to the research
focus. The student can also evaluate
the significance of the experiment to
the real situation

Attendance &
Dicipline

Student in laboratory more

than 1 hour late

Student in laboratory within

30 minutes to 1 hour late

Student in laboratory within 10

to 30 minutes late

Student in laboratory just

before laboratory start

Student in laboratory 10 minutes

earlier

Aim / Purpose

Purpose is not identified

Relevant variables are not
described

Purpose is somewhat vague

Relevant variables are not
described

Purpose is identified
Relevant variables are
described

Purpose is clearly identified

Relevant variables are described

Materials
(optional)

There is not a list of the

necessary lab materials

Most lab materials included

All necessary lab materials

included and listed

All necessary lab materials included

and listed in an organized manner

Procedure
(optional)

Procedures are not listed

Procedures are listed but not

in clear steps

Purpose is identified
Relevant variables are
described in somewhat unclear
manner
All necessary lab materials
included but not listed in any
particular order
Procedures are listed in clear
steps but not numbered and/or
in complete sentences

Procedures are listed in clear

steps
Each step is numbered and in
a complete sentence

Data lacks precision

Greater than 20% difference
with accepted values

Good representation of the

data using tables and/or graphs
Less than 15% difference with
accepted values
Precision is acceptable

Accurate representation of the

data using tables and/or graphs
Data is fairly precise
Less than 10% difference with
accepted values

Trends / patterns are not

analyzed
Answers to questions are
incomplete
Analysis is inconsistent
A statement of the results is
incomplete with little reflection
on the lab

Trends / patterns are logically

analyzed for the most part
Questions are answered in
complete sentences
Analysis is general
A statement of the results of
the lab indicates whether
results support the hypothesis

Did the job but did not appear

to be very interested. Focus lost
on several occasion

Trends / patterns are logically

analyzed
Questions are answered in
complete sentences
Analysis is thoughtful
Accurate statement of the
results of the lab indicates
whether results support the
hypothesis
Possible sources of error
identified
Used time pretty well. Stayed
focused on the experiment most
of the time

Procedures are listed in clear steps

Each step is numbered and in a
complete sentence
Diagrams are included to describe
the set-up
Accurate representation of the data
using tables and/or graphs
Graphs and tables are labeled and
titled
Data is precise with less than 5%
difference with accepted values
Trends / patterns are logically
analyzed
Questions are answered thoroughly
and in complete sentences
Analysis is insightful
Accurate statement of the results of
lab indicates whether results support
hypothesis
Possible sources of error and what
was learned from the lab discussed

Data

Analysis /
Result

Discussion

Data is not represented or is

not accurate

Trends / patterns are not

analyzed
Questions are not answered
Analysis is not relevant
No disussion was included or
shows little effort and reflection
on the lab

Participation
(during
experiment)

Student was hostile about

participating

Participation was minimal

Interview (for
short reports)

Student cannot answer

questions about the experiment

Student can answer some

questions about the experiment

NAME OF LECTURER :

Student can answer questions

about the experiment and
begins to make connections
between the experiment and its
applications

Student can explain the

results of the experiment in
detail and the ways in which
they relate to the research focus

SIGNATURE :

DATE :

Note : SCR = SCORE, WT = WEIGHTAGE, TSCR = TOTAL SCORE

TOTAL SCORE :

FACULTY OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

WATER ENGINEERING LABORATORY

LABORATORY PAPER INSTRUCTION

Subject Code

BFC 21201

Experiment
Code

MKA 03(a)

Experiment Title

PELTON TURBINE

Section

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FACULTY OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITI TUN HUSSEIN ONN MALAYSIA
BATU PAHAT, JOHOR

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declare not receive or give any assistance in preparing this report and
make this affirmation in the belief that nothing is in, it is true

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EFFECTIVE DATE :

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TITLE : PELTON TURBINE

AMENDMENT DATE :

17/05/2005

PART A : PELTON TURBINE

1.0 OBJECTIVE
To determine the characteristics of Pelton Turbine operation by using several speed.
2.0

LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, students should be able to apply the knowledge and skills they have
learned to:
a. Understand the basic operating system of the Pelton turbine.
b. Understand the factors which influence the efficiency of turbine.

3.0 THEORY
A Pelton Turbine characteristic operation curve can be derived by using the same method as a pump.
It is because the velocity is usually assumed as an independent parameter when the plotting of
power, efficiency, torque and discharge are carried out. Mechanical Power, Pm (watt) = Rotation ( ,
Nm) Circular velocity ( , rad/sec).
Where, T=Force(N) Radius(m)(Nm) and

2radius / min
60 sec/ min (rad/s) where, 1 revolution is equal to 2 radius. Meanwhile, Water Power,
Pw gHQ where, is water density (100kg/m3), g is gravity constant (9.81m/s2), H is head at
P
% m 100
Pw
inlet point (m) and Q is flowrate (m3/s). Wheel efficiency,
. To convert the unit of
x
x
x

rpm to radians per minute is given by, rpm=( revolution/min)=( x2 radian)/min.

4.0 EQUIPMENTS
1. Pelton Turbine
2. Tachometer
3. Stopwatch
5.0 PROCEDURES
1. Put the Pelton turbine equipment on the hydraulic bench and connect it to the water supply by
using the provided connecter.
2. Tighten the optic tachometer by using clip.
3. Then, make sure that the turbine drum is free from any load (0.0N).
4. Fully open the valve controller. Then, level the tachometer until the rotation reaches the
maximum value of 2000 rotation/minute or rpm.
5. Records the reading of tachometer, flow rate, pressure at inlet point (H) and load, W2 (N). Put
the brake equipment on the turbine drum. Then, level the brake on the right spring at W1. Start
with the W1 = 1.0N.
6. Record all the readings in the Table 6.1.
7. Repeat 3-6 with W varies in the range of 1.5N to 6.0N.

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6.0 RESULT AND CALCULATIONS

Table 6.1: Results of Pelton Turbine experiment
RPM

(rad/s)
W1 (N)
0

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

3.5

4.0

4.5

5.0

5.5

6.0

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

W2 (N)
W2 W1 (N)
Drum Radius
x10-3m
Rotation

(Nm)
Pm(W)

Volume (l)
Volume (m)
Time(s)
Flowrate (m3/s)
Pressure
(mH2O)
Pw (W)
Efficiency
(%)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Drum brake radius on turbine (DBR) = 30 x 10 -3 (m)

Total Force = (W2 W1)=.(Fixed W1 reading for each starting load)
Rotation, =.(rad/s)
Mechanical Power, Pm=(Watt)
Water Power, Pw=.(Watt)
Efficiency, =(%)

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7.0 QUESTIONS
1. Plot graph of:
a. the rotation power curve
b. efficiency curve
c. discharge versus motor speed
2. Give a comment on the graph obtained
3. Calculate the velocity where the maximum power is reached. Give your comment based on the
level of maximum efficiency.
4. State five (5) safety factors that have been taken in the experiment?

Prepared by:
WAN AFNIZAN WAN MOHAMED

Updated by:
SABARIAH MUSA

Signature:

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Date: 8 January 2007

Date: 14 February 2014