boundary layer turbine

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf turbine
gptkbp:advantage high efficiency at small scale
simple construction
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Tesla_turbine
gptkbp:application power generation
compressors
pumps
gptkbp:category gptkb:steam_locomotive
piston engine
gptkbp:compatibleWith blades
gptkbp:fluidEnters periphery
gptkbp:fluidExits gptkb:center
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label boundary layer turbine
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Nikola_Tesla
gptkbp:limitation disc warping at high speed
lower efficiency at large scale
gptkbp:material metal discs
gptkbp:patent 1913
gptkbp:principle boundary layer effect
gptkbp:uses smooth discs
viscous drag
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tesla's_bladeless_turbine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4