Tesla Valve
Basics
- Not a TRUE vale, as flow can go backwards if given enough time/pressure/flow rate, but it is significantly more difficult, and takes longer to "start' than the chosen direction
- Has no seals or moving parts however
- Thus allows near maitnence free check valves, unique pulse jets, and it's most common adaptation Labyrinth Seals
- One emerging application is in Microfluidics
See Also
Useful Links
- The Wikipedia Page on Tesla Valves
- A Youtube Video by Nighthawkinflight, using a solely academic demonstration that almost resembles a crude flachback arrestor
- A Youtube Video by Integza on Tesla Valves, also has a 3D printed Device
- A Youtube Video by Integza on Tesla Pulsejets (Their failure is mainly due to melting of the PLASTIC pulsejet, may work with metal)
- A Youtube Video by The Thought Emporium on Microfluidics, featuring a Microfluidic Tesla Valve
