1  **Tesla Turbine Open-Source Project**
 2  Welcome to the Tesla Turbine Open-Source Project! Our mission is to bring Nikola Tesla’s innovative turbine design to life, providing individuals with the knowledge and resources to build or obtain these turbines for various applications, including clean energy generation.
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 5  **About the Project**
 6  This initiative is spearheaded by the Nikola Tesla Research & Development Centre, which focuses on creating clean energy and transportation solutions. The project is community-driven and open-source, encouraging collaboration and shared learning. 
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 8  **What is a Tesla Turbine?**
 9  The Tesla turbine, invented by Nikola Tesla in 1913, is a bladeless centripetal flow turbine that utilizes the boundary-layer effect. Unlike conventional turbines that use blades or buckets, the Tesla turbine consists of smooth, parallel discs. A moving fluid, such as steam or air, is introduced at the edges of these discs, and as the fluid adheres to and moves along the disc surfaces due to viscosity and adhesion, it imparts energy to the discs, causing them to rotate. This design allows for efficient energy transfer with minimal mechanical complexity. 
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11  **Applications**
12  The Tesla turbine has potential applications in various fields, including:
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14  • **Clean Energy Generation:** Harnessing renewable energy sources such as hydroelectric power.
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16  • **Pumping Systems:** Serving as efficient pumps for fluids, especially in situations where traditional vane-type pumps may become fouled.
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18  • **Transportation:** Potential use in propulsion systems due to its simplicity and efficiency.
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20  **Getting Started**
21  To get involved with the project or to start building your own Tesla turbine, consider the following resources:
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23  • **Patreon Page:** Join the Nikola Tesla Research & Development Centre’s Patreon community for access to open-source libraries, CAD drawings, 3D models, and engineering discussions. 
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25  • **GitHub Repository:** Explore CAD drawings, pictures, and detailed information about the Tesla turbine and pump in this repository. 
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27  • **GoFundMe Campaign:** Learn about ongoing efforts to develop open-source Tesla turbines and support the initiative. 
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29  **Contributing**
30  We welcome contributions from enthusiasts, engineers, and anyone interested in advancing this technology. You can contribute by:
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32  • Participating in discussions and sharing ideas on our Patreon page.
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34  • Forking the GitHub repository and submitting pull requests with improvements or new designs.
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36  • Supporting the project financially through our GoFundMe campaign.
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40  **License**
41  This project is open-source and available under the [CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/).
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43  By collaborating on this project, we aim to make Tesla’s vision of efficient and accessible energy a reality for all.
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45  # Resources:
46  https://youtu.be/AcTPwmo_Wdw?feature=shared
47  https://www.patreon.com/teslaturbo?utm_source=chatgpt.com