Thank you for a very clear explanation. I've seen reference to these many times, but didn't understand the boundary layer principle was at work till now. What surface creates the best boundary layer effect? Is there a spacing between the plates to allow the fluid in between? Is that how a large area of the disks is grabbed on to by the fluid? Is there a rule as far as best disk spacing? Thanks again!
I could see how this would be extremely useful in third world countries where they have an abundant supply of naturally-occuring compressed air. Perhaps a more efficient way of producing ice could be devised to help out the Eskimos as well.
@airste172 perhapse we could use some of your "compressed hot air" you seem to have a little extra....but on a serious note, as several of the people have already explained the compressed air was only used as a substitute fluid for the sake of demonstration.
Why is it that we've known about this since the early 20th century but we're still using 19th century technology to power our world? Oh, yeah.........greed.
@DemickeB The compressed air is just the working fluid she used to show how it worked. a real one uses steam or flowing water to make power because it works the same way a normal turbine generator works. The advantage of this design is that to get the same power the generator can be smaller and it's simpler to build making it cheaper.
@DemickeB you would not run a "real Tesla turbine" with air..you would use another fluid the most commonly used are steam as in a gas turbine or water as in a hydro elec plant. I think what she was trying to demonstrate is the very low amount of technical proficiency need to make a functioning Tesla turbine. also you can tell from how quit it is that she did a pretty good job.
Am I the only one who finds it strange modern computer hard drives (that function on magnetism) makes for a perfect Tesla turbine? Nikola Tesla did create the first AND logic gate. hmmmmmm
Thumbs up for wanting to use a Tesla Turbine for power! You forgot to mentino where the compressed air (we would use steam, actually) source would come from for the turbine. Pretty much a parabolic trough Organic Rankine Cycle would do that for you though :) I've got a blog about it too, teslapower.wordpress . com
Great job, keep up the good work and don't drop this project! If you apply the concept to a slightly larger turbine and other misc. materials, you could power your house :)
Now get a bunch of neo-magnets & build some to run a car - that is really what is needed all over the world! You can drop the voltage regular (too expensive & hard to find over 24v). Oh, and you'll need some Chinese scooter Mag-Drives (2), with their controllers & Hall effect accelerators! Hope your group will do it, because (want to know a secret?) NONE OF THE WORLD'S CORPORATIONS WILL DO IT! (It has been sitting waiting for long time).
The Tesla Turbine may be an inexpensive answer to the global energy problem. I hope you continue your research and development of this wonderful device which Nikola Tesla called, "The greatest of my inventions."
...as we all know: Free Air compressors are abundant in the third world.
rosserver 3 weeks ago
Thank you for a very clear explanation. I've seen reference to these many times, but didn't understand the boundary layer principle was at work till now. What surface creates the best boundary layer effect? Is there a spacing between the plates to allow the fluid in between? Is that how a large area of the disks is grabbed on to by the fluid? Is there a rule as far as best disk spacing? Thanks again!
noonco 3 weeks ago
I could see how this would be extremely useful in third world countries where they have an abundant supply of naturally-occuring compressed air. Perhaps a more efficient way of producing ice could be devised to help out the Eskimos as well.
airste172 1 month ago
@airste172 perhapse we could use some of your "compressed hot air" you seem to have a little extra....but on a serious note, as several of the people have already explained the compressed air was only used as a substitute fluid for the sake of demonstration.
MsTeslagirl 3 weeks ago
For completion, needed a comparision of effeciency of Tesla turbine to bladed turbine, ideally, model to model.
Bandaloope 1 month ago
Why is it that we've known about this since the early 20th century but we're still using 19th century technology to power our world? Oh, yeah.........greed.
bpoilspill2010 1 month ago
Quick question though, where would the energy come from that is needed to supply a constant flow of compressed air?
DemickeB 1 month ago
@DemickeB The compressed air is just the working fluid she used to show how it worked. a real one uses steam or flowing water to make power because it works the same way a normal turbine generator works. The advantage of this design is that to get the same power the generator can be smaller and it's simpler to build making it cheaper.
dexdrako 1 month ago 5
@DemickeB you would not run a "real Tesla turbine" with air..you would use another fluid the most commonly used are steam as in a gas turbine or water as in a hydro elec plant. I think what she was trying to demonstrate is the very low amount of technical proficiency need to make a functioning Tesla turbine. also you can tell from how quit it is that she did a pretty good job.
fredderfnation 1 month ago
@fredderfnation another "fluid" like "steam", i find it pretty funny you're correcting her
DarkShroom 3 weeks ago
Nicely done
DemickeB 1 month ago
I LOVE YOUR PROJECT! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FALLOWERS.
USAEVANTOLICO 2 months ago
tesla turbine generator follow the same rule as magnetic generator.
You can trust the government and the big corporation
to block this option of Free Energy
Like they already doing with Magnetic Generators
Just go to Google, search for
Best Magnetic Generator
and Click the First Result
subhankar3716 2 months ago
@subhankar3716 we are watching you
DarkShroom 3 weeks ago
A chick with a brain, must be Asi... yep. Asian. Why can't other women have brains?
77camosoul 3 months ago
Great job explaining! Your future is bright!
EvrgrnPat 4 months ago
Your audio is very poor
webmasterSM 4 months ago
What was your efficiency, or results of your experiment vs your theoretical analysis?
heavym3tal 5 months ago
very nice, glad to see the youth still know about Tesla. He was and is so underrated that it is hard to understand...but all is well that ends well.
fredderfnation 5 months ago
This is phenomenal - well done!
TroyasaurusRex 6 months ago
Am I the only one who finds it strange modern computer hard drives (that function on magnetism) makes for a perfect Tesla turbine? Nikola Tesla did create the first AND logic gate. hmmmmmm
depro9 6 months ago
Thumbs up for wanting to use a Tesla Turbine for power! You forgot to mentino where the compressed air (we would use steam, actually) source would come from for the turbine. Pretty much a parabolic trough Organic Rankine Cycle would do that for you though :) I've got a blog about it too, teslapower.wordpress . com
Great job, keep up the good work and don't drop this project! If you apply the concept to a slightly larger turbine and other misc. materials, you could power your house :)
RDKamikaze 9 months ago
I much enjoyed it. Good job Rivka!
sblesofsky2 9 months ago
Nice explanaition, very concise. Also, i'm impressed with your grasp on the concept.
tijuanamarisol666 1 year ago
Now get a bunch of neo-magnets & build some to run a car - that is really what is needed all over the world! You can drop the voltage regular (too expensive & hard to find over 24v). Oh, and you'll need some Chinese scooter Mag-Drives (2), with their controllers & Hall effect accelerators! Hope your group will do it, because (want to know a secret?) NONE OF THE WORLD'S CORPORATIONS WILL DO IT! (It has been sitting waiting for long time).
PhotonDrive 1 year ago
COOL!
ufoengines 1 year ago
Thank-you for a great demo and explanation!
The Tesla Turbine may be an inexpensive answer to the global energy problem. I hope you continue your research and development of this wonderful device which Nikola Tesla called, "The greatest of my inventions."
MrfixitRick 1 year ago
nice job. you should show the output on a meter also how many disks did you use and what is the spacing?
yourmomma65 1 year ago