Author:
Jibsam F. Andres
Michael E. Loretero
Title:
Performance of Tesla Turbine using Open Flow Water Source
Findings:
The performance of Tesla at different angles of inlet positioning from tangential or 00, 30 and 450. The
results of a 10-minute observation show that both a weir and a hose carrying water get faster, stronger,
and more effective as time goes on. The relationship between power and efficiency is linear at 0 degrees,
300 degrees, and 450 degrees. The straight-line result indicates that the machine's capacity and efficacy
are directly proportional. Highest recorded Tesla turbine’s efficiency was at 00 angles of 34.42% for water
flow using the hose and 29.45 % for rectangular weir.
Methodology:
The study evaluated the performance of the Tesla turbine based from flowing water of different angles.
There are two types of flowing water that experimentally performed. These are the free-flowing water at
the rectangular weir and from the hose using the centrifugal pump.
Similarity:
Both research and literature focused on the rectangular weir and hose as an open flow water system.
Differences:
Our research focuses on the generation of electricity using a Tesla turbine; however, the literature focuses
on the efficiency of the Tesla turbine at different angles.
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Author:
G. Manfrida
L. Pacini
L. Talluri
Title:
A revised Tesla Turbine Concept for ORC applications
Findings:
An improved design concept was introduced, tackling stator inefficiency and simplifying the shaft/rotor
assembly with a modular, robust construction principle and possibility of sealed operation. Due to its
intrinsic working principle – work transmitted by friction - the Tesla turbine can be competitive with
conventional expanders for low–power application, but it could not become an antagonist for medium to
high power as the several losses involved, such as the high kinetic energy at exhaust, increase with the
power output per channel. Indeed, the power per channel increases for high inlet Mach number, causing
however considerable velocities at discharge and consequently a large kinetic energy loss at exhaust.
The Tesla turbine rotor performs well with low mass flow rates. Low mass flow rates, for a fixed geometry
of the nozzle and fixed velocity at the throat, are obtained for low density at nozzle exit (from continuity
equation); therefore, high temperatures and low pressures are necessary for a proper design of the Tesla
turbine rotor. The results indicate that the Tesla turbine appears potentially competitive with other
expanders for low ns (0.001-0.01) and high Ds (20-80) (typical range for volumetric expanders or drag
turbines) with special reference to efficiency. The right range of the flow coefficient for optimum rotor
efficiency is very low ( = 0.01-0.1). Nonetheless, higher flow coefficients are attractive to increase power
output ( = 0.05-0.3). On the other hand, the work coefficient can be very high (over 2). The rotational
speed has a strong influence the expander power and efficiency, but generally, the turbine can be sized
to work properly within 4000-6000 rpm.
Methodology:
In the proposed design, the external carter forms the plenum chamber, which ensures an even flow
distribution at a limited number (typically, 4 to 6) of radial nozzle inlets. The modular design of the
machine assembles the stator as a number of stacked disks with machined nozzles, each feeding a larger
number of rotor disks. The stator compartment is designed to supply the fluid annularly to the rotor. The
original shape of the flow channels derives from a one-dimensional design procedure, as described in.
After this, partial admission is introduced blocking evenly a number of flow passages in order to realize
the required overall flow rate. This evenly applied partial admission solution is a substantial improvement
with respect to the common single-nozzle arrangement encountered in lab-scale prototypes of Tesla
turbines. The concept retains some ideas from the original Tesla Patent, which were apparently lost in the
following developments. An axial section of the machine is shown in figure 4, showing the possibility of
modular adjustment augmenting the axial length and the number of stator/rotor disks; as there is only one
shaft exit (although the mechanical design is a sound double-supported shaft), a sealed machine design
with magnetic generator couplings also possible, thus allowing the possibility of application with
flammable working fluids (hydrocarbons).
Similarities:
The similarities between the research and the literature are that both research focuses on creating a
prototype of an improved tesla turbine to be used on energy generation
Differences:
The main difference that distinguishes our research from the literature is that our research mainly focuses
on hydroelectric power while the literature uses the technology that convert thermal energy at relative low
temperature
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Author:
Chiyembekezo S. Kaunda
Cuthbert Z. Kimambo
Torbjorn K. Nielsen
Title:
Hydropower in the Context of Sustainable Energy Supply: A Review of
Technologies and Challenges
Findings:
Hydropower can store energy in an integrated energy system. Hydropower storage allows power utilities
to store energy and use variable energy sources like wind to deliver a nearly constant load. Small-scale
hydropower projects may help underdeveloped nations build hydropower despite financial restrictions.
Small-scale hydropower technology can offer rural electricity as an independent energy system. Hence,
hydropower may improve national energy availability and security, mitigate climate change and air
pollution, create economic opportunities, and promote sustainable development.
Methodology:
Pumped storage plants store hydraulic energy, not generate it. Pumped storage technology is the power
utility's only large-scale grid-based electric energy storage option. Pumped storage systems supply water
hydraulic energy. The hydroelectric plant pumps water from a lower reservoir to an upper reservoir using
excess electricity during off-peak hours or other low-demand times. A turbine releases water from the
upper reservoir to the lower reservoir during peak load times or other times when more electricity is
needed. In this instance, a reversible pump-turbine machine like a Francis Turbine can be used.
Similarities:
The researchers used hydroelectric in their investigation, and it is similar to hydro power.
Differences:
The difference between our study and the researchers' studies is that we employed pumped storage
while they used turbines.
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