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Tesla Valve Explained With Fire

NightHawkInLight · demo · Watch on YouTube

Everyday physics & science demosMechanical & precision engineering

What it is

NightHawkInLight demonstrates how a Tesla valve works by sending a propane flame front through one, making the flow visible. It is a short, hands-on experiment video.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN points to it as a clear, visual demonstration whenever a Tesla valve comes up.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2019, last 2021

What HN commenters said

  1. “a very well made demonstration of how the valve works”

    Well-made demonstration of how the Tesla valve works.

    ObsoleteNerd, 2019-12 · Recommendation · in “A Tesla Valve”

  2. “For a fun visual demonstration, check out nighthawkinlight's video”

    Fun visual demonstration running a flame front through a Tesla valve.

    showerst, 2021-08 · Recommendation · in “Tesla valve”

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Topics: tesla valve, fluid dynamics, combustion, experiment, propane

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