Re: [TCML] Tesla Turbine

[DC Cox <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Reported efficiency around 18%.

Dr. Resonance




On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 3:04 AM, <davep@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
> > I know a guy that wants to build a Tesla Turbine.  He wants to know what
> > is the efficiency of this engine?
>    Never measured one, reports at the time were:
>      poor, lower than conventional, bladed, turbines.
>    Some accounts have it that purchasers were required
>    to pay before testing....
>    My simplistic approach:
>      since the patent is long expired, if its not in use,
>      there is a reason.
>
> > Is it worth building or is he wasting his time?
>    Depends on why it is being built.
>     If 'for fun': why not?  Its been done.
>
>    best
>     dwp
>
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