Figure 4a
Oil jets
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Figure 4b
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Mount the oil jets as shown (Figures 4a,
4b) and complete the oil line connections.
As the oil runs through the bearings, spin the shaft by hand to
ensure that the bearings are pre-oiled. After about ten minutes, the
oil should settle down into the reservoir.
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Figure 5
Oil level in reservoir
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Figure 6
Ready to rock!
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Looking through the plastic tubing
running vertically from the reservoir, the normal level should be
even with the center of the reservoir. (Figure 5)
The reservoir must have an air space at the top to accumulate air
pressure for proper charging of the oil system.
During turbine operation, oil flow is checked through the plastic
tubing.
The Phoenix/Tesla Turbine is now complete and ready for powering
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Setup and Running
- Before running any high speed machinery, always bolt it firmly
to a heavy bench.
- Always check oil levels before running; reservoir should be
about 50% full.
- All hoses and tubing feeding compressed air or steam to the
turbine must be rated for the fluid and pressure. (Use lines at
least 0.5-inch inner diameter.)
- Never use friction connections on feed lines (rubber hose over
smooth tubing) -- always use threaded connections.
- Finally, operate turbines in safety cages for maximum
protection.
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