Running The Tesla CD Turbine To Catastrophic Failure

The first prototype Tesla CD Turbine gets run to near-max revs and some parts go flying with a catastrophic failure. Specifically, the top CD gets loose inside the case and launches through the plastic side of the CD case, splitting it wide open, and then harmlessly glances off the cameraman's leg.

The top CD itself is still in one piece after exiting the CD case, but missing two of it's ball magnets...they were found attracted to the metal ramps safety guard. The basic CD disc pack and spindle are still intact, and believe it or not, despite the busted case, the amazing Tesla CD Turbine still runs! (video to follow...Return of the Tesla CD Turbine)

I DO NOT encourage those at home to try this yet. The bugs haven't been worked out and it really can be dangerous on air pressure.

Check out the newer Tesla CD Turbine running up to 15,000 rpm:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=L8v_dnIn-s0

The Tesla CD Turbine web site:
http://www.cdturbine.com

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[idomusics]

ok...what does it do? beside spining with the help of air ...does it create something? electricity?...or something...

[MrfixitRick]

@idomusics

The next video in this series is "Running the Tesla CD Turbine Prototype With Saw Attachment" where I magnetically attach a Skilsaw blade. ;)

A magnetic coupler can run on the outside of the case to drive tools or a generator. I have many videos showing that idea.

(see my "SinkScience Series" playlist for some examples)

The rotating magnets inside can also be used with coils outside the case to create electricity.

[easyezekiel]

i wanted to see blood

[MrfixitRick]

@easyezekiel

Sorry, "Catastrophic Failure" just applies to the turbine this time!

[tomterahedrob]

I love it !!! Teslas finally getting his overdue fame.Keep at it inventors.

[my83merc]

This video has been viewed 8,529 times, and up since october... and you managed to get "1st" one hour before I came about? Bastard! XD

[idomusics]

oooo...now i get it... thx....

[psychonaut25]

Yes, it blends

[jetpoweredgriffin]

@MrfixitRick

PS You are definitely right,though,about Tesla's bladeless design.

Blades are the jet turbine's Achilles heel.

Tesla's concept virtually eliminates FOD(Foreign Object Damage).

Of course,

the costs of time&money for production are vastly minimized,as well.

Hopefully soon we'll be seeing some new designs actually in use not just considered in the abstract "someday".

Peace to you,

-g

[jetpoweredgriffin]

@MrfixitRick Again,I'm not sure about that. I do know that I just delivered two Turbines(T-53's,the biggest of that series)to be converted to run on Natural Gas. How different is biomass gas than straight Natural Gas? I do know that biomass gas tends to run dirty. I suppose it depends on the grade and source. I am a fan of algae diesel- it seems to have promise. I once met Stan Meyers- very nice guy,seemed honest. His pursuit of efficient Hydrogen distillation from water still intrigues me.

[MrfixitRick]

@jetpoweredgriffin

Thanks for the biodiesel comments!

I meant to say straight "biomass" combustion, rather than straight "biofuel" combustion. Sorry for the confusion.

In other words, the Tesla Turbine, because of its robust disc construction, can actually run on rice husks, sawdust, or unfiltered gasses without excess carbon build-up or degradation of the turbine. Other turbines can't do that. (Google "tesla turbine biomass" for the report from State of California and TEBA)

[jetpoweredgriffin]

@MrfixitRick

I would agree with that concerning alcohol biofuels but we have run our large Allison and Lycoming Turbines on biodiesel with no problems.

The Chrysler Automotive Turbine Program's last great obstruction was the emerging emission laws-

especially Nitrous Oxide.

When we ran the Allison C-18 on biodiesel we had NO NO2 emissions.

The biodiesel guys were pretty elated,to say the least.

Like the Kiwi program running jets on algae diesel but I do not know if that's blended fuel.