Design and off-design analysis of a Tesla Turbine utilizing CO2 as working fluid

The Tesla turbine is a bladeless expander; which principle of operation is based on the conversion of the viscous forces, developed by the flow while expanding through the rotor, in mechanical energy. It is especially suitable for small/micro size distributed energy systems (kW scale), mainly due to...

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Main Authors: Fiaschi Daniele, Talluri Lorenzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2019-01-01
Series:E3S Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2019/39/e3sconf_supehr18_03008.pdf