Open Source Tesla Turbine
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Basics
- The most simple turbine since it doesn't require complex blades
- Consists of metal disks and a center exit hole, with one or more radial inlets
- It isn't changed for different working fluids (liquid, gas, etc)
- Can be used as a pump if run in reverse (motion in, compressed working fluid out)
- Does get an efficiency loss compared to computer model optimized turbines, but this is very easy to produce
- It is also a turbine unlike the Steam Engine, which uses pistons
Used For
- Basic Hydraulic Turbines
- Basic Pneumatic Turbines
- Basic Hydraulic Pumps
- Basic Pneumatic Pumps
Industry Standards
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Existing Open Source Designs
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Minimum Viable Product
- Very Easy To Produce (All hand torchable + weldable if necissary)
- Universal Design (Can be used as a pump or turbine with almost any working fluid with either no, or minimal, modification)
- Optional Planetary Gear Reduction Gearbox
Basic Design
Casing
- A welded box with the drilled holes for the inlet(s) and outlet(s)
Turbine Stack
- A stack of 10 metal plates
Turbine Axle
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BOM
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See Also
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Useful Links
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