Subject: Re: Tesla turbine info?

From: Tony Bitzanis <[email-masked]>
Date: 1 Nov 1995 22:45:44 GMT

Alan Guenther <[email-masked]> wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I've been interested in Tesla turbines for many years, but have done
>little about that, other than search out literature on the subject.
>I've found the following articles on the Tesla turbine; they should
>be easily available to US readers:
>
>    Scientific American 30-Sep-1911, pages 296-297.  "The Tesla Steam
>       Turbine" - general article with pictures.
>    Popular Science Sep-1955, pages 230-232. "Cardboard Blower Works
>       Like Tesla's Lost Turbine" - how to make a carboard Tesla turbine.
>    Popular Mechanics Sep-1965, pages 188-193.  "Make a Model Tesla Turbine"-
>       how to make a metal Tesla Turbine with 2.5 inch "blades".
>    U.S. Patent # 1,061,206 - the patent of the Tesla Turbine.
>
>I have a number of other references if anyone's interested.
>
>I tried building the cardboard turbine, but it didn't work - I suspect
>I didn't use the right cardboard; I think mine was to flexible.  I
>intend to try again.
>
>The Tesla turbine sounds so simple, elegant, and efficient, I have
>often wondered why it has not been extensively used.  Can anyone tell
>me/us what's wrong with the Tesla turbine?
>
>                                            thanks, /alan
>

What makes this turbine different? How does it work?

I am currently building a model turbine. It has been designed in Germany
by a RC modeler. Anyone with some basic metal work knowledge/equipment can
make one. It produces 20N of thrust and is about 10cm in diameter.

I have heard of this Tesla turbine before but never did any research. Can
someone elaborate on it.

Thanks,

Tony

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From: Mike Rehmus <[email-masked]>
Date: 2 Nov 1995 18:37:41 GMT

The Tesla turbine is designed to run on steam although I
suppose you could run in on any gas.

Best regards,

Mike Rehmus