“Assessing the Efficiency of Water-Powered Tesla Turbine in Generating Electrical

Energy for Household Appliances”

Submitted by:
Alberto, Rare S.
Astronomo, Angela S.
Aurella, Genelyn B.
Catindig, John Miguel P.
Domines, Jannahlyn Q.
Lacanienta, SharjahMae T.
Ferrer, Carl Justin

Submitted to:
Sir. Eduardo martinez
OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

GENERAL:
The researcher aims to assess the disadvantages and
advantages of tesla turbine in generating household
electrical energy possibly introducing the efficiency of tesla turbine in households.

SPECIFIC:
The researcher aims to contribute in generating electricity with the use of Tesla turbine,
assessing it's efficiency and limitation and how it can be used In a household, presenting
possible contribution tesla turbine can give in a household with the use of the households
recyclable water flow.

SCOPE OF THE STUDY

This study tries to gather information for the implementation of the Tesla Turbine and also to
create more potential for turbine water power generators for generating electricity using
household water loss without significant head loss wants to know how effectively the different
sizes of disk of the Tesla Turbine would react with different fluids. This research aims to answer
the following:

1. How can tesla turbine be considered as a viable alternative energy solution for
reducing household consumption?

2. How many households can tesla turbine be introduced to?

3. How much can tesla turbine affect 1 single household?

4. Does the thickness and length of the disk affect the performance of the turbine?

5. How many disks should be installed for it to be effective?

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
(Theory 1) This study is anchored on the theory written by Foo(2010) Development Of Tesla
Turbine For Green Energy Applications; This research paper presents the possible contribution
of tesla turbine for household energy usage. Tesla turbine can be used as a green energy
generator with the objective to generate electricity using household water supply without
significant head loss. This research paper provides information on how to turn excess water
energy into usable electrical energy without affecting the supply of the water.

(Theory 2) The tesla turbine- A comprehensive review, a research paper written by Zuber(2019)
talks about the compiled works done on the tesla turbine throughout the years up to the present,
this presents important information that support the effectivity of tesla turbine, understanding its
essence to showcase different ways on how it can be taken to its utmost potential.

(Theory3) CFD investigation on the performance analysis of Tesla turbine is research paper
written by Joseph(2021) this research paper runs simulation in how effective would different
sizes of disk of the tesla turbine would react with different fluids. Showcasing most effective disk
when it comes with the rotation of different fluids inside the tesla turbine.

(Theory4) Tesla’s contribution toward sustainability written by Crider(2020) This theory

calculates the impact of Tesla’s products and services on reducing greenhouse gas emissions
and enhancing energy security. It considers the emissions savings from Tesla’s electric vehicles,
solar panels, battery systems, and grid services, as well as the emissions avoided by displacing
fossil fuel alternatives. The theory also compares Tesla’s performance with other automakers
and energy companies and evaluates its progress toward its mission of accelerating the world’s
transition to sustainability

(Theory5) Performance of Tesla Turbine using Open Flow Water Source written by Andres
(2019) This theory investigates the performance of a Tesla turbine using an open flow water
source. The paper describes the design, fabrication, and testing of the turbine and analyzes the
effects of various parameters, such as water flow rate, pressure, nozzle diameter, and number
of disks, on the power output and efficiency of the turbine. The paper concludes that the Tesla
turbine can achieve a maximum efficiency of 95% and a maximum power output of 1.5 kW.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Moderating Variable
"Rotational speed and fluid properties"
• The moderator here is a "Rational speed and fluid properties" that can change the effect in the
variable "The efficiency of Tesla Turbine" which implies the performance of the Tesla Turbine to
produce electrical energy for home appliances and the contact of the fluid on a larger surface
area that could increase efficiency.

Independent Variable
"Efficiency of Tesla Turbine"
Dependent Variable
"Electricity for household appliances"

Mediating Variable
"Type of fluid used and the maintenance of the turbine"
• The mediating variable of "type of fluid used and the maintenance of the turbine" comes
between the independent and dependent variables. The efficiency of the Tesla Turbine impacts
the type of fluid used and the maintenance of the turbine, which in turn impacts the electricity for
household appliances.

Control Variable
"Ambient temperature"
• This makes an "ambient temperature" for a control variable. It can impact the household
energy that might substantially maintain a stable power source for accurate performance Tesla
Turbine's efficiency in generating household electricity.

HYPOTHESIS
1. How can tesla turbine be considered as a viable alternative energy solution for reducing
household consumption?
Directional hypothesis.
Strategically tesla turbine can be used as a viable alternative energy source for home
appliances.

2. How many households can a tesla turbine be introduced to?

Directional hypothesis.
Tesla turbines can be introduced to homes that use appliances.

3. How much can the tesla turbine affect 1 single household?

Directional hypothesis
The efficiency of the Tesla turbine can power many appliances like electric fans or AC.

4. Does the thickness and length of the disk affect the performance of the turbine?
Alternative hypothesis
There is a significant relationship between the thickness and length of the disk and the
performance of the turbine.

5. How many disks should be installed for it to be effective?

Directional hypothesis
The ideal number of disk is 10; with the expected length of 1.2mm and 1.2mm for spacing of
each blade

Scope ang Limitation of the study

the scope of this study involves the performance on how effective the tesla turbine is when it is
used within households. The objectives of this study is to tackle the following topic: the
requirement of disk in tesla turbine to generate enough energy output for it to power household
appliances, how to integrate tesla turbine in household setting, advantage and disadvantages of
tesla turbine.
This study is limited into covering the effect of environmental factors, such as temperature and
wind speed on turbine performance; The limited analysis of tesla turbine may also come from
the researchers limited resources such as: Not being able to conduct the experiment into more
homes, lacking certain machinery and lacking experience in the regards of installing tesla
turbine within households. Capability and limitations may also arise from sample size
constraints, to be sure that the outcomes and conclusions from the analysis are understood
within the defined scope and context, it is important to be aware of these limitations.

Delimitation
The chosen topic tackled by the researcher is assessing the of ability of tesla turbine in
integrating it within households; The delimitation of this study involves installation of tesla
turbine in households, theories in the advantages and disadvantages of tesla turbine, and how
in can be integrated within the system of each household.
This study limits its coverage within the household of this study’s researcher with the goal of
finding out possible outcomes that people may encounter within using tesla turbine as a viable
alternative energy source
Researcher conducted this experimental research during the school year of 2023-2024,
Moreover the data presented was generated through the experiments conducted and data
gathering.

Significance of the Study

General Benefits
This study focuses on the potential benefits of Tesla turbines and how it affects each
beneficiary; as this study is aimed at providing useful information in how to integrate the Tesla
turbine as a potential alternative energy source.

Specific benefits
Department of energy – This research aligns with the department of Energy goals to advance
energy technologies. Our experimental study could provide valuable data in the efficiency of
practical applications of the Tesla turbine.
To the teachers – teachers may gain more insights regarding the potential advancements in the
technological integration of tesla turbine in households; which can be used as a potential
reference for future academic purposes.

Household families – this study can be used as a reference for household families to use as a
academic reference regarding the use of tesla turbine in powering household appliances.

Students- Students will also experience the benefit of this study’s information regarding potential
advancement of tesla turbine for academic purposes.

Barangay –barangays that are willing to explore the potential benefit of tesla turbine will benefit
with this study, as this study has the potential to be used as a reference for future projects, as
they have the ability to create future project that would integrate tesla turbine in public
restrooms, water stations and by river sides.

Future researchers
This study will serve as the related literature for the future researchers who will conduct similar
topic which can help them able to easily support their study as they try to explore related topics
regarding the integration of tesla turbine in households.