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Yes, it seems better as a technique to introduce bias to flow than to restrict it altogether---valve-like, but not exactly a valve. Sufficient for a lot of val
by blahedo 15y ago
Yes, it seems better as a technique to introduce bias to flow than to restrict it altogether---valve-like, but not exactly a valve. Sufficient for a lot of valve applications, though, and the lack of moving parts is reeeeeally nice.
- backprojection 15y agoLooks like the shape tries to maximize turbulence in one direction, and minimize it in the other. Probably it would be an effective mixing device too.
- imperator 15y agoThe Tesla Valve is a leaky valve, which is why we still use one way valves with moving parts. The amount of leakage depends on the design of the valve and how well it suits the incoming fluid. A faster fluid will result in a different looking valve compared to a slower fluid. The valves design would also change based on the viscosity of the fluid.