Nikola Tesla Research Articles

Determining the reliability function of the thermal power system in power plant 'Nikola Tesla, Block B1' using the Weibull distribution

The assessment of thermal power system reliability represents a key step towards maintaining the stability and efficiency of the system. Through the application of mathematical models, risk analysis, and maintenance strategies, it is possible to optimise system performance and reduce the risk of failures. This paper presents an assessment of the reliability of the thermal energy system in fossil fuel power plant ‘Nikola Tesla, Block B1’, based on a twelve-year failure database. By implementing the theory of reliability, based on statistics and theory of possibility, and using the simple and complex two-parameter Weibull distribution, the theoretical functions of the failure rate are determined. A significant advantage of such a study is the opportunity of an early and in-depth understanding of the logic and mechanisms of system risk behaviour, and a more precise assessment of its functioning throughout future exploitation.

Wireless power transfer systems and wireless charging design between electric vehicles

The foundations of wireless power transmission were laid down by Nikola Tesla many years ago, by transmitting energy wirelessly using a Tesla coil. Nikola Tesla's work many years ago pioneered wireless power transmission studies today. Wireless power transmission, which telephone companies have focused on in recent years, also forms the basis for charging electric vehicles. One of the main reasons why lithium ion batteries are preferred in electric vehicles is the advantages they offer regarding the charging process. These batteries provide longer range compared to other battery types, thanks to their high energy density, that is, they can store more energy compared to their size. At the same time, faster charging capabilities are a great advantage for electric vehicle owners. As a result, charging technology is very important in electric vehicles. In this study, we will present a design project that enables electric vehicles, which have become more common in daily life with the developing technology, to transfer their charge to each other contactlessly in emergency situations. In the design, the receiver coil will be placed on the front hood of the vehicle and the transmitter coil will be placed on the rear hood of the vehicle. There will be a distance sensor where the transmitter coil is located, thanks to this sensor, the distance can be adjusted. When the vehicles reach the optimum distance, the distance sensor will give a warning and be charged enough to go to the nearest charging station. In addition, thanks to the ease of sharing for emergencies, emergency vehicles (ambulances) will be able to quickly receive energy from another vehicle and continue their duties without interruption. In this way, we will reduce the towing cost of electric and hybrid vehicles and provide drivers with uninterrupted driving. In the wireless charging station; We will offer many advantages such as getting rid of cable clutter, providing ease of use, compatibility with all devices, multiple charging and durability.

Syed Masood Husain.

"My long-term goal is to popularize biocatalysis in India so that more and more people work in this area and invent new-to-nature chemistry… If I could have dinner with a well-known historic figure, I would invite Nikola Tesla and I would ask him how I can get rid of all the wires on my table…" Find out more about Syed Masood Husain in his Introducing… Profile.

PolyPhasic Sleep: Effects on a Human Body

The purpose of this paper is to assess the impact of polyphasic sleep on the level of productivity, cognitive skills and health in general. The studies were conducted for 6 months, during which we experimented on ourselves within the framework of three polyphasic sleep patterns: Uberman, Everyman and Dymaxion. The target was to find out if polyphasic sleep could increase efficiency without affecting health, both mentally and physically. Well-known personalities like Nikola Tesla, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison, etc. to name a few are frequently mentioned when discussing the benefits of polyphasic sleep, but there is scanty documentation backing up the effects of the phenomenon in the modern day. Therefore, this study attempted to do just that by assessing the burden placed on cognitive, emotional and physical health by each of those sleep schedules having employed lots of instruments such as smart watches, productivity applications, and cognitive tests.

Design and performance evaluation of a reversible bladeless turbo machine

It is well known that bladeless or Tesla turbomachinery idea was proposed by Nikola Tesla over a century ago, and it has several distinct features, such as reversibility of operation, which includes expander and compressor operations obtained by reversing the rotational speed, provided that the statoric channels are purposely designed.The main objective of this paper is to design a reversible Tesla or bladeless machine with optimal design parameter choice that can operate both in compressor and expander modes. As a consequence of the high losses due to rotor and stator interactions, statorless (volute) configurations are investigated here, showing superior performance in both compressor and expander modes of operation. Numerical study has been conducted for both compressor and expander modes of this machine using air as working fluid. In compressor mode, numerical results have been validated with experimental data, while results for expander mode will be validated in the near future. The numerical results predict peak isentropic efficiencies of 57.5 % and 63.5 %, for the compressor and expander modes of operation excluding assembly losses, respectively, while rotor efficiency is quite high > 90 % at very low mass flow rates. Tests on Tesla machine prototype have shown an experimental isentropic efficiency of maximum 32.4 % when operating in compressor mode. The overall assembly efficiency is reduced, compared to numerical predictions, due to leakage and end wall losses. The CFD simulations could match the experimental results at high pressure ratio and low mass flow, with less than 2 % error on pressure ratio. Through the improvement of the sealing system and the reduction of losses (leakage and end wall friction), it is expected that overall prototype efficiency could improve by at least 10 percentage points.

On Tesla-inspired Extended Quantum-Holographic Framework for Reprogramming Macro-Quantum Correlations of Individual and Collective Consciousness

Nikola Tesla's visions and inventions realized in his controlled altered states of consciousness were considered previously as manifestations of his meditative insights within extended framework of quantum-holographic macroquantum correlations of individual & collective consciousness. This Tesla-inspired paper now focuses on some related psychosomatice aspects of quantum entropy & entanglement, and consequences on the usually observablebiological arrow of time & spiritual-informational time reversal. Finally we discuss some spiritual-informational implicationson free will & individual and collective consciousness reprogramming.

Nikola Tesla-Father of Our Energy Systems.

Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) was an American-Croatian electrical engineer who studied at Graz and Prague. He emigrated to the USA in 1884, where he worked for Thomas Edison. After a period of time, apart from having differences of opinion, Edison did not pay him the promised remuneration, so he left the job and set up on his own. Soon, Tesla promoted alternating current (AC) and invented his AC induction motor, which eliminated commutator and sparking brushes needed for direct current (DC) motors favored by Edison. During the early years of electricity, there was one problem: DC was not easily converted to higher or lower voltages. Tesla believed that AC could be converted to different voltages relatively easily using a transformer. He also made substantial improvements in the field of AC power transmission and generation, realizing that it could be generated and transmitted far more effectively than the commonly used DC. He patented his inventions and set up a partnership with George Westinghouse. His interest then shifted to developing a high-frequency and high-voltage Tesla coil with an air-core transformer, and he achieved this in 1899. He even made a device that could transmit power without intervening wires by using the earth as a transmitting oscillator. He was increasingly interested in transmitting power over large distances.

EFFICIENCY OF SOLAR THERMAL COLLECTORS ON STUDENT DORMITORY BUILDING IN THE UNIVERSITY CITY IN BANJA LUKA

<p>To achieve sustainable urban development goals, facilities must promote improved living conditions, reduce energy consumption, and preserve the environment. The Nikola Tesla student dormitory in Banja Luka's University City, a public landscape architecture area, meets these standards with its simple design, rational use of space, and moderate architectural expression. This study analyzes energy consumption in the 4th pavilion of the Nikola Tesla student dormitory in Banja Luka from 2018-2023. Solar thermal energy accounted for 4.63% of the total delivered energy. The paper highlights the importance of monitoring energy consumption over time.</p>

Open Data and Smart Tourism Development in Viticultural Areas in Serbia

Abstract Viticulture and wine production have a long tradition and are a very important agricultural branch in Serbia with a potential that is still untapped. However, the development of viticulture had different periods and stages of development, from stagnation and war events, bad climatic and economic conditions to the placement and sale of wine on the domestic and world markets. Open data enables the management of tourist destinations, but in Serbia there are no or rare examples of good practice, studies and research on this matter. Smart tourist destinations make up the concept of tourist development, the basis of which lies in innovative solutions and modern technology. Numerous tourist destinations in Serbia is not even at the beginning of improving smart tourism in destinations or are just beginning to implement them. The Belgrade viticultural region has a high rating due to its proximity to the destination itself, primarily Belgrade, as the main and important emissions center, which makes the trip shorter, the longer stay and the participation of tourists more attractive. The capital of the Republic of Serbia is located in this region, as well as the immediate surroundings of other city centers with a large share of the population. Belgrade is the main transit point of Serbia: good traffic connections, as well as the proximity of the "Nikola Tesla" Airport. In the vineyards of Serbia, the formation of wine products and accompanying tourist content did not occur, but they remained in the tourist offer as part of the rural tourist offer.

Wireless Solar Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles

The automotive industry is quickly transitioning from IC engine vehicles to electric vehicles as we enter a new era of automobiles. The growing demand for electric vehicles is also driving up the number of charging stations. In this idea, the automobile is charged wirelessly through inductive coupling using a wireless charging system. All we have to do is pull the automobile into the charging station. Wireless Power Transmission is the process of sending electrical energy from a source to a load over a distance without the need of cables or other conducting wires. Nikola Tesla’s greatest invention was the idea of wireless power transfer. There is no need for human contact with this technology. One technology that may be a step towards the future is wireless power transmission. With the help of this project, wireless charging may become more practical for everyday usage. Magnetic resonance-based wireless power transfer (WPT) is a technology that has the potential to free people from obtrusive wires. Actually, the WPT uses the same fundamental theory known as inductive power transfer that has been studied for at least thirty years. WPT technology has advanced quickly in the last many years. With a load efficiency above 90%, the power transfer distance grows from several millimeters to several hundred millimeters at the mill watts to kilowatts power level. Electric vehicle (EV) charging applications find the WPT highly appealing due to its advancements, as it can be used in both stationary and dynamic charging settings. The WPT technologies that are relevant to EV wireless charging are represented in this presentation. The challenges of charging time, range, and cost can be readily reduced by implementing WPT in EVs. With the widespread adoption of EVs, battery technology is no longer significant. It is believed that the cutting-edge accomplishments would inspire researchers to further both the spread of EV and the continued development of WPT.

A spark of genius and a flash of madness: Nikola Tesla and his struggles with mental illness

IntroductionAn example of the unification of the contrast between artistic creativity and discipline of science, Nikola Tesla engineer and physicist, was also a prolific inventor that contributed to the transformation of modern society. Having resurfaced in the mainstream culture as a mythical figure, he appears to be enjoying a renaissance of posthumous recognition and praise. Throughaccounts available directly from his autobiography and descriptions offered by those who worked with him, the existence of the inventor´s eccentricities appear to reveal the existence of mental health disorder.ObjectivesThe authors explore Tesla and the psychopathology that accompanied him throughout his periods of brilliance and as well as hardship.MethodsThe authors conducted a brief non-structured narrative literature review. The keywords used during the research, alone or in combination, included: Nikola Tesla, psychopathology and mental illness. The works consulted included: news articles, autobiographies and biographies. Of these, those that were written in the English language and deemed most pertinent to the explored theme were chosen for review in this work.ResultsThe popular image of the mad scientist, which describes a brilliant but solitary and eccentric individual focused on their work is one that could be applied to Tesla. Documents reveal that he suffered a nervous breakdown, as well as having symptoms that point to a probably presence of obsessive-compulsive disorder, of which included counting and cleanliness rituals, exacerbated by chronic insomnia.ConclusionsThere appears to be anecdotal evidence pointing to an eventual relationship between creative genius and mental pathology. Although not formally evidenced through the scientific literature, exploring the life and accomplishments of Tesla serve as a significant example of a spark of genius perhaps ignited by mental illness. Tesla demonstrated suffering associated with his symptoms especially when considering the end of his life. At the time, adequate mental health interventions and treatments were not widely available, with his diagnosis probably being considered the quirks of genius and not the symptoms of disease.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

Hydrovoltaics brings a new solution in alternative energy: an interview with Prof. Wanlin Guo.

The Water Hub Project at the Three Gorges, also known as the 'Sanxia Project', now provides more than 1 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity daily to 10 provinces in eastern China. Facing rising energy demands and climate change, despite being the largest hydroelectric power station in the world, this project may still not live up to the vision of the inventor of hydroelectric power, Nikola Tesla, when he said: 'Electric power is everywhere present in unlimited quantities and can drive the world's machinery without the need of common fuels.' Hydrovoltaic technology, invented by Prof. Wanlin Guo of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), aims to generate electricity through processes such as evaporation and the motion of water droplets on synthetic nanomaterials. National Science Review recently invited Prof. Guo for an in-depth interview to discuss this exciting new technology and how it may represent the next great opportunity to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

Ecophysiological response of Populus alba L. to multiple stress factors during the revitalisation of coal fly ash lagoons at different stages of weathering.

The enormous quantities of fly ash (FA) produced by thermal power plants is a global problem and safe, sustainable approaches to reduce the amount and its toxic effects are still being sought. Vegetation cover comprising long-living species can help reduce FA dump-related environmental health issues. However, the synergistic effect of multiple abiotic factors, like drought, low organic matter content, a deficit of essential nutrients, alkaline pH, and phytotoxicity due to high potentially toxic element (PTE) and soluble salt content, limits the number of species that can grow under such stressful conditions. Thus, we hypothesised that Populus alba L., which spontaneously colonised two FA disposal lagoons at the 'Nikola Tesla A' thermal power plant (Obrenovac, Serbia) 3 years (L3) and 11 years (L11) ago, has high restoration potential thanks to its stress tolerance. We analysed the basic physical and chemical properties of FA at different weathering stages, while the ecophysiological response of P. alba to multiple stresses was determined through biological indicators [the bioconcentration factor (BCF) and translocation factor (TF) for PTEs (As, B, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Se, and Zn)] and by measuring the following parameters: photosynthetic efficiency and chlorophyll concentration, non-enzymatic antioxidant defence (carotenoids, anthocyanins, and phenols), oxidative stress (malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations), and total antioxidant capacity (IC50) to neutralise DPPH free radical activity. Unlike at L3, toxic As, B, and Zn concentrations in leaves induced oxidative stress in P. alba at L11, shown by the higher MDA levels, lower vitality, and reduced synthesis of chlorophyll, carotenoids, and total antioxidant activity, suggesting its stress tolerance decreases with long-term exposure to adverse abiotic factors. Although P. alba is a fast-growing species with good metal accumulation ability and high stress tolerance, it has poor stabilisation potential for substrates with high As and B concentrations, making it highly unsuitable for revitalising such habitats.

The Essence of Free Energy as Application of Transverse Vortices, According the new Axioms and Laws

The article describes brand new field in Phisycs through the Theory of new axioms and laws. It includes 2 new axioms and 8 new laws. It was described by the same author in previous articles and reports. It expands the Classic Field Theory which describes parametric processes to a much more general theory which describes nonparametric processes. It consists new type of field (accelerating and decelerating) and new tipes of movement (cross and longitudinal). The expanding includes Gravity field, Free Energy and even live structures. In present report are used 2 Axiom and 6 Laws only. It is known that Maxwell’s laws (1864) are based on a single base axiom [1]. It states that the movement in a closed loop leads to evenly movement (with constant speed) of a vector E: div rot E = 0. The author change this axiom with a new one (Axiom1), according which the movement in an open loop (div rot E ≠ 0) or vortex (div Vor E ≠ 0) leads to unevenly movement (with variable speed) of a vector E [2]. The subsequent results are: the evenly movement is replaced with unevenly movement which can be decelerating or accelerating; in 2D is defined a cross vortex and in 3D is defined a longitudinal vortex. For example: the cross vortex in 2D is transformed to a longitudinal vortex in 3D through a transformation Δ1(Law1); the longitudinal vortex in 3D is transformed to a cross vortex in 2D through transformation Δ2(Law2); decelerating vortex emits free cross vortices to the environment that are called “free energy” (Law5); accelerating vortex sucks the same one’s free cross vortices (Law6) and so on. The electron is an field particle that contains a decelerating cross vortex. It pulsates in time and this is the reason in contraction phase to emit Free transverse vortices into the environment. These free cross vortices then self-organize into something like dipoles. These imaginary and invisible dipoles don’t react to the amplitude of an applied Electromagnetic Field at all. These primary dipoles react instantly and orient themselves only at high acceleration of the Electromagnetic Field.The acceleration and not the amplitude is the reason for the movement of the imaginary dipoles (as free energy) to the poles of anoutside Electromagnetic Field. In this report the author describes the essence of the phenomenon free energy as moving primary decelerating and accelerating dipoles. The free energy is as result of the structure and the dynamic of the transverse vortices from theory of new Axioms and Laws. For now the ultimate goal is to create a device that sucks in and separates with high acceleration (between two different poles) these decelerating and accelerating dipoles. And finally in this way, an Electrical Voltage to be created between these two poles. The acceleration approach was used by Nikola Tesla (1931) in the creation of “free energy” generator that was installed in “Pierce –Arrow Corporation” car instead of previous gasoline engine.

Feature selection for coal heating level estimation in thermal power plants

Several recently signed environmental agreements and protocols emphasize the global need to reduce GHG emissions, with a focus on limiting coal consumption due to high NOx and CO2 emissions. However, many countries, including those in the Western Balkans, rely heavily on coal for electricity generation. The outdated thermal power plant infrastructure in these regions poses a major challenge when it comes to meeting modern environmental standards while maintaining efficiency. This study is part of the more comprehensive research which aims to develop an expert system that utilizes existing measurements to estimate key parameters crucial for both energy production and pollution reduction. The focus is on Serbian thermal power plants, particularly plant Nikola Tesla unit B1. One of the critical parameters for optimizing thermal power plant control loops is the heating value of coal, which is challenging to measure in real time due to the coal?s varying chemical compositions and caloric values. This paper examines 74 different parameters measured in 59 instances to estimate the hating value of coal at unit B1. Through detailed analysis and feature selection methods, including linear regression, this research aims to identify the most informative parameters for estimating the heating value of coal, which will improve the control system that enables more efficient and environmentally friendly power generation in coal fired thermal power plants.

The Nikola Tesla Constant and Its Relation to the Circumference Inscribed in a Square

The Nikola Tesla Constant and Its Relation to the Circumference Inscribed in a Square

Nauka i metod - metodologija naučnog istraživanja u sportu

The monograph titled "Science and Method: Methodology of Scientific Research in Sport", authored by Dejan Dasić, presents an in-depth analysis of the foundations of a scientific approach within the context of sports sciences. This manuscript examines the essential elements of any scientific research, regardless of the discipline in which it is conductedranging from the planning of research and the development of a scientific design to the selection of methodological approaches, data collection, and analysis. Published in 2023 by the Faculty of Sport at "Union University Nikola Tesla" (Belgrade), this work serves as a valuable resource for researchers focused on phenomena and processes in the fields of sports and physical education.

Emissions of Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) from Coal-Fired Power Plants in Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina: First Attempts of a Validation of TROPOMI Satellite Products with Airborne In Situ Measurements

The Western Balkan region is known for emitting alarmingly high sulphur dioxide amounts from coal-fired power plants. Though a number of environmental regulations have been introduced in recent years (e.g. desulphurisation installations, construction of modern power plants), the pollution burden is still much higher than recommended by the authorities. A number of different montoring systems are required to observe the growing pollution situation in the Western Balkan region, partly caused by a high energy demand from outside (e.g. Western Europe).Several of the top ten SO2 polluters in Europe are located in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia. Here we present the first in situ measurements of sulphur dioxide in this region conducted with a German research aircraft in cooperation with local scientists in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia. Two of the strongtest emitting coalfired power plants were selected for the measurements in autumn 2020: Tuzla in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Nikola Tesla in Serbia (Nikola Tesla). The measurements were mainly conducted in the boundary layer (below ~1 km altitude in winter). Downwind of the power plants, extremely high SO2 mixing ratios exceeding 100 parts per billion (ppb = nmol mol-1 ) were measured at a distance of ~20-40 km from the sources. The SO2 plumes from the power plants were trapped in well-defined inversion layers between ~500-1000 m altitude. The airborne measurements can be used to validate synchronous spaceborne SO2 measurements from the TROPOspheric Monitoring Instrument (TROPOMI) onboard the Sentinel-5P satellite. A first intercomparison indicates some problems with dense smoke clouds frequently covering these countries in the winter months. However, it turned out that the Nikola Tesla flight is to some extent suited for a TROPOMI-SO2 validation, since it was obtained during cloud-free conditions with a well-defined vertical extension of the probed SO2 plume (needed to estimate the Vertical Column Density, VCD, measured by the satellite). In addition, these airborne measurements accompanied by model simulations can be used to determine the SO2 emission strength of the power plants and to compare it to the source strength reported by the power plant operators. The results indicate a reasonable agreement between the airborne measurements, model results, emission inventories, and satellite measurements for the Nikola Tesla power plants.

Simulation-based study of noise, vibration, and harness of BLDC motor for energy level variation with frequency

The energy spectrum measurements in noise, vibration, and harness analysis with power spectrum response is a very ancient concept. The work and energy approaches for analyzing Noise, Vibration, and Harmonics (NVH) features are increasing rapidly in recent years. The primary focus is on evaluating imparted energy due to the NVH using an FFT spectrum against the input energy in motors. The simulation depicts the input energy spectra of the kinetic energy, absorbed energy, and dissipated energy very clearly. Earlier the smoothed Fourier amplitude spectrum approach was used for plotting the energy dissipation due to the NVH effect. However, most of the part of accountable energy goes to waste with noise, vibration, and harmonics generated due to harness in motor design. This experiment is conducted in support of Sir Nikola Tesla’s statement “If you wish to understand the universe think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration”. The ripples an induced in phase current because of the step change of the speed. The predominant frequency in phase current waveform creates the collapsing vibratory waves that create the sound. Sound frequencies above 20 dB are considered unwanted sound known as noise. The energy level variation with NVH influence in BLDCM is measurable for its performance analysis. This research can be further enhanced by designing NVH-free BLDC motors.

Turning the Wheel through the Ages

Methods for reliably generating alternating current via placing metal coils in a rotating magnetic field were discovered by two individuals almost simultaneously: Italian engineer and physicist, Galileo Ferraris, and Austrian-American engineer, Nikola Tesla. While Tesla attained the patent for the AC-generator, Ferraris, who published the discovery a few months prior, is credited with having paved the way for the modern-day alternator, now used ubiquitously.The origins of rotational energy conversion can be traced back to sugar plantations in the 1600s. At that time, the milling process was initially sustained through slave-driven turning of a wheel, which was geared to large wooden rollers that would squeeze sugar cane. The Caribbean and South American variant of this system was known as a trapiche, which employed three geared rollers. Over time, slaves were replaced with oxen and horses, which were eventually supplanted by water wheels and finally by steam engines. The water wheels implemented for sugar milling ultimately paved the path for creating electrical currents. Water turbines for hydroelectric power subsequently took off. Principles of steam engine operation were adapted for electrical power as well, ultimately culminating in the use of nuclear plants to generate “wheel” turning for electricity.Electricity and magnetism, as well as interactions between them, are frequently discussed in introductory undergraduate physics. However, practical applications of these principles are often omitted from lectures. If taught under an experiential environment, these concepts can be introduced at even the middle school level, taught by first year college students taking basic college physics - a synergistic learning environment. With this in mind, we developed a middle school kit consisting of simple 3D-printed components, recycled DVDs and four bearings for support of 4 mm nail shafts. Enameled wire (30 AWG) is used to prepare the wire-wound coils. A large rubber band is used as the pulley-belt. The above represents the generator component. The power use component is assembled on an accompanying bread board. Power processing is demonstrated using diodes for rectification to DC. The DC power is used to recharge a 3V, 40 mAh lithium-ion coin cell. AC power from the generator can also be directly applied to load resistors. Students will be able to see the effects of varying the load by changes in the time of the free rotation of the generator wheels. Students will experience the charge and discharge of batteries with safe voltages and currents.Middle school students will record data from the generator and conditioning systems and draw conclusions on worksheets that accompany the hardware.