Design and Analysis of Prototype Tesla Turbine for Power Generation Applications

Abstract

The objective of the present research is to examines the potential benefits of Tesla Disk Turbine (TDT), a harmless mean of energy conversion from high pressure non-polluting fluid (compressed air, water & steam) to a form of energy e. g. electricity, mechanical power which can be used in various applications A prototype model of TDT was designed and different experiments were performed with various pressure ranges of compressed air. Theoretical sound (boundary layer theory, adhesion, and viscosity), design, material selection, fabrication, efficiency, power output, advantages, limitations, its applications have been discussed. This model canal ternatively be used in different applications of power generation as replacement of batteries & generators. Steam, water and other medium can also be part of this technology by adapting this turbine for large scale energy production. The result obtained from the current research could be utilized as a guide for the further design and operation ofthe industrial system.