[Gasification] engines (TESLA TURBINE)

[Ken Boak]

Harmon, Geoff & List,

Tesla has been elevated to the heights of a scientific demi-god by the reams 
of writings by over-enthustic laymen on alternative energy internet forums. 
"He invented 6 over-unity devices before breakfast......"

No one working on Tesla turbines has published verifiable efficiency figures 
that suggest that it is any better than a simple reciprocating steam engine.

If it needs 40lbs of steam per hp/hr (6.7%) , then forget it,  if it's 
10lbs/hp/hr (26.8%) then it might be worth getting excited about it.

In the mean time I will continue my woodgas and veg oil dual fuelling 
experiments, where I know I can convert waste veg oil to electricity at a 
reliable 22% efficiency.


Ken