Paul Mikonis wrote:

Tesla engine was mentioned in one of the msgs a few days ago.   I just
ran across the "Tesla Builders Association" website ---
http://www.execpc.com/~teba  ----   

They have plans for a Tesla
turbo-engine and a report of  an operational unit.   ( I haven't read
the whole 25 pages yet)
but it looks worthwhile.

Found on the NASA home page---
http://techreports.larc.nasa.gov/ntrs/hg...--- is  a report "TITLE:
Examining the Tesla Turbine"  report Number: AIAA PAPER 89-0838
Published Jan 01, 1989.

To answer the question "Why haven't we seen the engine in widespread
use?"   Obtain a copy of  SAE 720670  "The Boston Reformed Fuel Car"
January 17, 1973.   A taxpayer funded (DOE)  project demonstrated  the
on-board conversion of  gasoline to a hydrogen-carbon dioxide gas using
mainly off-the-shelf components.   The  exhaust would be water and
carbon dioxide  and would be breathable (ie non-toxic).   The pollution
levels  (NOx)  were shown in a chart   far below gasoline OVER A WIDE
range of mixtures.   Most of the pollution control
devices would not be needed,   AND just about any hydrocarbon (diesel,
vegatable oil, cheap
low octane gqsoline could used by adjusting the equipment.  Politics at
work.   The environmentalists will be after a/c engine emissions.  Be
prepared this report may hold the answer.   My scanner not yet on-line
but I can FAX the nine pages from another location.
Paul M.

Hold off Paul until you get your scanner working. We can wait.
It looks a long way away for aircraft use.

PL
 
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