Tested from 40psi -80psi under steam, sustained 60-120 psi capable with load at higher psi supplies.
http:britgaskets.ca/teslastore.htm
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For economical use a parabolic or concentrated solar source would be encompassed with a flash tube boiler and or a 30-50gallon 60-100 litre boiler would suffice. My boiler is double welded air tank by certified tig welder do not use untreated air tanks for boiling as the water will cause rust lines inside over time. Use of an auto compressor with tank suggested or pellet fired boilers.
@lollum89
These are polished stainless 1mm disks with polished aluminum disks x4 for non-driven areas at edge. This is a starting point for universities to further re-machine and experiment with as a physical example of the basic principle. If taken to a production level the cost would be counter to getting them built and out there marking the concept of Tesla for another 100+ years. Thanks the Moody diagram is good but not in stainless or aluminum LOL! Cheers,
TheTeslaJet 1 year ago
may i suggest to polish the surface of the disks? if the turbolence gets completely developed (go look for the Moody diagram), then the bonduary layer won't form and the effect will be much less effective. When the surface is smooth instead you can have a bonduary layer with higher gas speed, leading to a better effect.
Ther are quite a few methods for polishing, choose the one you like the best.
Greetings
lollum89 1 year ago