A new laboratory has been placed into operation in Blansko, Czech Republic, to support the development of hydraulic machines.

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The hydraulic laboratory is operated by Hydraulic Research Center Blansko, a company 60% owned by litostroj Power and 40% owned by CKD Blansko Engineering.

The laboratory has the expertise to carry out tests of physical models of hydraulic turbines, pump turbines and pumps in accordance with the iec 60193 standards, as well as providing calibration of flowmeters.

A universal test stand with following parameters is installed in the facility:

• Maximum head – 120m

• Maximum discharge – 1.2m3s-1

• Maximum output of the model- 300kW

• Maximum rotation speed – 2000 rpm

• Useful capacity of the calibration tank – 50m3.

Laboratory

The hydraulic laboratory

For further information visit www.cbeng.cz.