Phoenix Turbine Builders Club

Strategy for 2006

Energy independence; Experimenter's Tesla Turbine applications; new energy Open House

January 2006 - the beginning of a new year, the beginning of the next phase of global domination.

Some years back I predicted that gasoline would hit a record high of $3 per gallon between 2000 and 2005, followed by a global sustained price of $5-$10/gallon between 2006 and 2010. The first prediction came true -- in fact, during hurricane Katrina gasoline topped $6 per gallon in Georgia. With demand for fossil fuels increasing globally instead of being offset by alternatives, my second prediction is sure to follow between now and 2010.

 One of the reasons we started the PTBC five years ago was to show the world a pathway to new motive power -- both electric and transportation power. We have succeeded in showing the way to the engine of the 21st century; now it's up to the rest of the world to someday follow -- but that won't be soon! We've said about all that's necessary to point people in the right direction -- now it's up to the world to put their resources begin the right direction.

This year we are going to focus a lot more on specific applications rather than generalized basic research. Those of you who ordered turbines from us either have received them by now or will shortly. Now it's up to club members to develop their own complete systems to begin offsetting the ever-increasing utility costs for themselves and possibly others throughout the world.

Here at our site, we are continuing development of solar turbo-generators, hybrids, and aircraft engines. We are also taking a serious look at wind turbines as part of the energy independence mix. 

To realistically move 100% off-grid will require a mix of new energy systems -- sun, wind and fire. Since wind power is about the easiest technology to work with system-wise, we plan on building a small wind turbine to give us minimal battery-stored power. We also plan on generating solar steam to power our 4.5-inch (overhung design) turbine. Also, our work in pulse detonation systems will continue for future applications.

Since we are focusing on applications this year, the work will progress much slower than in previous years, so we are changing our monthly report to a quarterly report -- four per year rather than 12. That will allow us to get more work done and show more significant progress.

For those of you who do not have your turbines built yet and are waiting for CAD files of our 4.5" Experimenter's Tesla Turbine, that CD will be available shortly.

For those of you who already have received your turbines from us, we have a few major improvements relating to bearing fit -- to reduce vibration and oscillation chatter. All of the machining for these improvements is free of charge -- you simply pay for materials and shipping.

In conclusion, 2006 may be a bleak year for the energy dependent, but it will prove to be a good year for those of us working to get off the grid!

Also, club members need to send us photos of what they are doing. You don't have to disclose how you are achieving your results, if it's a trade secret -- just show that you are making progress.

One last item: During the month of August (1st through 31st) we will conduct a new energy Open House. Expect to see both technology and application displays, and come prepared for heated discussions concerning jackasses in government and industry!