I realize Fluids & Pneumatics are different. For those that don't know fluids can't truly be compressed. They can only be pressurized.
https://youtu.be/suIAo0EYwOE
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Tesla valve. Anyone know where this could apply to airguns in anyway?
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Silent Thunder Ordinance has a LDC which uses a tesla valve in one section. Planning on getting one for testing.
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Looks as though it could be used to turn a 100fpe gun into a 12 fpe gun. Not sure why you’d want to do it, and maybe that’s why we haven’t seen it used. Now it you could increase the flow pressure, it would make more sense in pcp use.
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I don't see it replacing traditional valves since it doesn't completely stop the flow, but for suppressors, there might be something interesting there.
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Yes Sir! Ding ding ding!
That's exactly where I saw it in use. But let's keep ideas coming with any other valve designs.
Anyone care to explain hammerless valves in layman's terms?
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@ JamesD
Try a "Venturi Effect" if what you are trying to do is increase flow speed. It's been used in multi-fin surfboards for years. For surfboards, the fins are angled together like \../ so the water comes in the wide end and is accelerated out the narrow end. I realize air and water are different but both a technically "fluids". If you used a cone shaped valve or port restriction, you might be able to use less air and get a similar or greater speed.
Try a "Venturi Effect" if what you are trying to do is increase flow speed. It's been used in multi-fin surfboards for years. For surfboards, the fins are angled together like \../ so the water comes in the wide end and is accelerated out the narrow end. I realize air and water are different but both a technically "fluids". If you used a cone shaped valve or port restriction, you might be able to use less air and get a similar or greater speed.
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You know what's a real shame?
I'm a long-time electronics tech and quite familiar with Nikola Tesla and his work. But when I saw "Tesla Valve" I immediately figured it must be something to do with Elon Musk and his cars. Not knocking that brand at all, but I guess it's to the point where the brand can begin to overshadow the namesake, and that's a real shame, IMO.
I'm a long-time electronics tech and quite familiar with Nikola Tesla and his work. But when I saw "Tesla Valve" I immediately figured it must be something to do with Elon Musk and his cars. Not knocking that brand at all, but I guess it's to the point where the brand can begin to overshadow the namesake, and that's a real shame, IMO.
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Hello Spartan,
What was Tesla's valve initially meant for? Vacuum tubes is the only thing in relation to his field this design might apply?
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I'm inquiring about ALL valves. I knew the Tesla valve slows flow. As stated above Air Ordnance STO uses the design.
I'm looking for someone who knows hammerless valves, balanced valves, and the foresight to see where our technology may go.
Although I'm not a fan of electronics in anything but Officer safety Biometric grips, I do know this. Daystate is the only known AG company using Solenoids. And Solenoids are the only thing fast enough to give people what they want with relatively short barrels.
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