Design and optimization of a Tesla turbine for ORC applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.05.057
Abstract: Abstract In recent years, small-micro power generation was appointed as one of the proper solutions to tackle the increasing energy consumption, while opening the way to distributed energy systems and micro grids. The most interesting… read more here.
Keywords: turbine; orc applications; turbine orc; tesla turbine ... See more keywords
Performance estimation of Tesla turbine applied in small scale Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.08.168
Abstract: Abstract Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system has been proven to be an effective method for the low grade energy utilization. In small scale applications, the Tesla turbine offers an attractive option for the organic expander… read more here.
Keywords: turbine; orc system; small scale; tesla turbine ... See more keywords
Computational investigation of the flow inside a Tesla turbine rotor
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2019.01.158
Abstract: Abstract Tesla expander is a bladeless turbine suited to low power range applications. In this article, a comparison between the performance prediction, as well as the assessment of the main flow characteristics, of a Tesla… read more here.
Keywords: rotor; investigation flow; turbine; computational investigation ... See more keywords
Comparison of methods for the determination of Tesla turbine performance
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DOI: 10.15632/jtam-pl/109602
Abstract: A numerical and experimental investigation of the Tesla turbine is presented in the paper. The experiment is conducted for various inlet pressure and load. The roughness of the rotor disc is determined as it is… read more here.
Keywords: performance; turbine; methods determination; tesla turbine ... See more keywords
Fluid dynamics assessment of the Tesla turbine rotor
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DOI: 10.2298/tsci160601170m
Abstract: The Tesla turbine seems to offer several points of attractiveness when applied to low-power applications. Indeed, it is a simple, reliable, and low cost machine. The principle of operation of the turbine relies on the… read more here.
Keywords: rotor; turbine rotor; turbine; tesla turbine ... See more keywords