Hydraulic power plant

Durable, splash-proof, transparent, and large-sized, it is ideal for demonstration purposes.

In perfect alignment with the curriculum, it highlights the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy using a bicycle alternator.

Its various connection possibilities allow you to use it in different ways:
- connected to a simple LED, to demonstrate the production of an alternating voltage resulting from the rotation of the alternator, - combined with the power indicator ref. 282 009, to compare the electrical power produced by a fixed volume water fall at variable height.

To further study the electrical signal produced, it is possible to computerize the experiment.

In this case, the system can be maintained by placing the model directly under a stream of water.

Product advantages

Pedagogical advantage
Inside: a bicycle alternator combined with a profiled water vane, all possessing excellent energy efficiency.

Simplicity advantage
Transparent splash-proof tank with a reservoir limiting the necessary water volume. Simple extension to compare the influence of water height. The experiments are reproducible.

Versatility advantage
On the back: safety sockets for recovering the electrical signal. Data analysis can be done using various devices: power level indicator (ref. 282 009), oscilloscope, data logger ...

Splash-proof tank
Transparent plastic on the front and top side.
Dimensions L x W x H : 250 x 147 x 223.5 mm.

Waterfall system.
Connection on the top of the tank: opening with connection ring.

Tank
Transparent plastic container of 300 mL with a rubber cap mounted on an axis.

Extensions
2 transparent PVC tubes L = 300 mm with PVC connection sleeves.

Electric power plant
Placed inside the tank:

• 1 waterproof bicycle alternator
• 1 water blade with 8 blades Ø 185 mm fitted on the alternator axis
• 1 electrical outlet: 2 safety sockets Ø 4 mm on the back of the tank