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U.S. Membership (E - I): 169

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Darin Earl
dearl001_AT_rochester_DOT_rr_DOT_com 
Macedon NY -- 11/2/07

BILL EDWARDS 
etronix_AT_bellsouth
_DOT_net 
COWPENS, SOUTH CAROLINA – 10/10/06 HAVE TOOLS, CAN WELD, MACHINE AND FAB. -RETIRED ELECTRONIC TECH. LOVE TO EXPERIMENT???

Jeff Edwards

halloweenking_AT_comcast_DOT_net 

Newhall, California – 20 year veteran of movie spfx, I have my own machine shop which includes 24X18x56 Kent CNC 3 axis mill,10x24 Hendey Lathe, 8X24 Harding lathe. I am building a 5" x 8 turbine. Billet aluminum housing with stainless steel runner.

Ray Eisen

erixhiegh_AT_aol_DOT_com

Las Vegas, Nevada

Carl Ekberg

catfish_AT_fhtm_DOT_us 

Rutherford, Tennessee 

Joe Ellsworth

joe_AT_xdobs_DOT_com 

Heber city, Utah -- http://xdobs.com  I am considering a Tesla turbine in a closed loop solar thermal electric generation system. We already have a primitive turbine that works on stirling principles but would be interested in comparing efficiencies, cost and maintenance requirements. We are designing for 10 year maintenance free operation. We are interested in a turbine that will be roughly 3 inches in diameter and want to see what the minimum pressure / flow requirements are to start the rotor moving. The Fluid flow will be a very wet steam or expanding water.

Matt Erickson

Mattt.erickson_AT_gmail_DOT_com 

Minneapolis, Minnesota -- Very interested in this turbines, but I am quite a newbie and eager for information. Thanks

Doug Erskin 
dersk_AT_tc3net_DOT_com 
Morenci, Michigan

Hector Escalera

escalera66_AT_hotmail_DOT_com 

Ganado, Arizona - Interested in alternative ways to use solar power.

Mark Ettel

8by_AT_msn_DOT_com 

Salem, Oregon -- I am the kind of guy who buys a pair of shoes one size too small because I got a deal on cornplasters.

Herbert Evander 
esse6_AT_juno_DOT_com 
Santa Ana, CA – 07/21/06

David K. Evans 
dkevans_AT_wfu_DOT_edu
 
Winston-Salem, North Carolina – www.wfu.edu/~dkevans  07/11/06 My family owns a small estate on an island in the western Caribean where I also direct a research center for Wake Forest University. I am looking for a way to produce the power for the estate from our own property. At present we run an old WWII Onan generator (10kw) on the oil from our cahune palms, and I am interested in creating a biogas/steam driven turbine for the same purpose that will be fueled by methane and driven by steam. At present our 10kw supplies all of our energy needs with a 30% reserve. Any suggestions on where to look for advice will be greatly appreciated.

Nick Evans

nick_g_evans_AT_hotmail_DOT_com 

Omaha, Nebraska -- I'm a Computer Engineering student with a lot of interest in car engines and turbines. Soon to be working in Germany on automotive engine development.

John Faith 
jfaith_AT_nwlink_DOT_com 
Seattle, Washington -- I have built a small turbine with 2 inch diameter discs, and have run it with compressed air, but have not done any measurements for RPM or efficiency. The outlet holes in the discs were just done with a drill but (not laser cut), which means the discs are easy to make. The design also uses no washers or bolts to join the discs, which I'm guessing is OK for such a small diameter turbine. I use a Sherline mill and lathe.

Michael Farley
mpfarley_AT_charter_DOT_net
 
Fort Atkinson, WI -- 03/23/07 I would like to explore building a ceramic hot rotor.

Patrick Farley

farleypd_AT_yahoo_DOT_com 

Austin, Texas

James Faxley 
trib35man_AT_hotmail_DOT_com 
Niota, Tennessee -- http://tribesman.netfirms.com I have perhaps the most valid need for new means of utilizing/saving energy on the planet. 

Craig Fazakerly 
dvtester_AT_hotmail_DOT_com
 
Howell, MI – 03/13/06 I am a self proclaimed tinkerer. My latest project is building a Tesla coil. After reading a biography on the electrical genius, I found out he invented many more mechanical inventions than I was aware of, the Tesla turbine being one. I am looking for solutions to the world's energy fixation, and this looks to be one of the more promising ones that I have seen. I consider myself a grass-roots inventor, and it appears that I am in good company on this list.

Rodney Felix

(Email not working 08/2006)

Santa Fe, New Mexico -- I have been interested in Tesla's work for some time now and came upon this web site in searching for info on Disc Turbines and this seems to be a great site.

Don Fellwock

(Email not working 08/2006) 

Lomira, Wisconsin

Sarah Ferguson
SashaFerguson_AT_gmail_DOT_com
 
Waltham, Massachusetts -- I am interested in *lightweight* solar applications for use in an RV!... You folks look like you are doing absolutely great work--I look forward to joining and participating in the discussion/on-going development process...

Gonzalo Fernαndez 
fernandez_AT_doblef_DOT_com
 
Miami, Fl -- 08/01/07 I'm a mechanical engineer devoted to refrigeration. Started reading about turbines and want to build one (that works) with the students at College.

Jim Fetterolf 
(Email not working 08/2006)
Lees Summit, Missouri -- retired welder/machinist

Jeffrey Fila

nat_energy_tech_AT_yahoo_DOT_com 

Flagstaff, Arizona -- www.selectwoodsinc.com Non fossil fuel technologies from advanced hybrid plasma arc technology

Tyson Fitzpatrick

(Email not working 08/2006)

St. Cloud, Minnesota -- Hi, I am a Mechanical Engineering student at St. Cloud State University who is extremely interested in alternative energy and 3rd world aid. I would like to be involved with renewable energy and Tesla research and development. Please e-mail me if you need help.

James Fixemer

jim.fixemer_AT_us.schneider-electric_DOT_com 

Lincoln, Nebraska -- I am a degreed Engineer interested in developing a small steam turbine including boiler application

Fixxit

fixxit_AT_patmedia_DOT_net 

New Jersey, USA -- Interests: Machining, astronomical clocks, orrerys, CNC, electronics, PIC microprocessors, Amateur Radio. I'm currently setting up a centrifugal casting machine in the garage. Just finished building a PID temp controller for the burn out oven. So many projects... so little time!

Wesley Fletcher 
(Email not working 08/2006)
Clearwater, Florida -- http://www.aeroaire_DOT_com I am interested in the Tesla disk turbine as a compressor for refrigerant. Revisiting old technology with new materials and processes is a hobby of mine.

Gary Flowers

mavrick202003_AT_yahoo_DOT_com 

Clarksville, Indiana

John Fockler 

blackwalnutfarms_AT_yahoo_DOT_com 

Waterford, Michigan

Max Fortin

max.fortin_AT_wimadi.ang.af.mil 

Madison, Wisconsin

Doug Fox

harlybum_AT_aol_DOT_com 

Cambridge, Minnesota -- http://foxengineeringllc.com High Precision CNC machine shop at your service.

Grant Foxton 
methanolcat_AT_yahoo_DOT_com
 
Summitville, Indiana -- this is not about myself but I have been all through your site and I, how do I say this, all this information is extravagant, very informing, and real to life. I'm with you guys all the way on forms of new power, I heat my house with corn (it costs about $250 for one year, everyone around me using electric or gas pays up to 10 times that.) I'm all about saving money and this world, even though my wife thinks I'm a little crazy at times, lol. I'm a 32 year old tool and die maker with the access to the shop during closed business hours, I have built many things including a jet turbine engine (miniature of course). My capabilities are endless and I would love to become a member of this club and it's intelligent members.

charles frantz 
charlesefrantz_AT_yahoo_DOT_com
 
georgetown, SC – 06/15/06

Rocco Franzeo

Rocco15_AT_cox_DOT_net 

Henderson, Nevada

Andrew Frays

athemag_AT_yahoo_DOT_com 

Mendon, Michigan --  I am an electronics student and an electrical experimenter which led me to probe deeper into the inventions of the great Nicola Tesla. Machining is a hobby of mine so building a bladeless turbine out of old pipe fittings and a few chunks of scrap steel seemed like a fun project. I just wanted to see if this gadget really worked as well as portrayed. I came up with a hollow shaft design with 5 2-1/4" runners turned from a solid bar of scrap tool steel and made a housing out of 2-1/2" black pipe fittings. A 4-port nozzle was easily fabricated out of copper tubing. When I hooked the 120 psi compressed air in my shop to it it accelerated so rapidly that I think it was close to grenading before the air could be disconnected. Since then I have attempted to use the turbine as a water pump without much luck, due in most part to leaky pipes that were distorted during welding. The thought of a Tesla pump has compelled me to build another one but this time I have precision ! machined each component. It is now near completion and I would like to be a member of this club to share interest in this fantastic device.

Jim Fredrickson

jfredrickson_AT_adelphia_DOT_net 

Colorado Springs, Colorado -- Have an active interest in learning how to take advantage of emerging and alternative energy technologies

Steve French 
(Email not working 08/2006)
New Brighton, Minnesota -- Materials engineer interested in Tesla pumps and turbines for aircraft applications. Building an air compressor based on your sites discussions. Your site is the best yet for Tesla pump/turbine builders!

Thomas Fritz

tomfritz_AT_direcpc_DOT_com 

Stone Creek, Ohio -- I'm a machinist and jack-of-most-things, and power generation is a favorite subject of mine. I'd like to do development work with Tesla turbines.

Walt Froloff 

patentAlchemy_AT_yahoo_DOT_com 

Aptos, California -- www.PatentAlchemy.com  I’m an engineer/programmer technophile now turned patent agent. Technology is my hobby and when time permits I investigate new ideas in energy and devices of all kinds. Big goal in life is contribution, to be able to claim a piece of the future.

Bill Gadberry 
(Email not working 08/2006)
Bakersfield, California -- Just starting

Neil Gaede

neilgaede_AT_yahoo_DOT_com 

Pittsburg, California -- geocities_DOT_com/neilgaede 

Ron Gaines

ron_gaines_AT_yahoo_DOT_com 

Jackson, California

Glenn Gannon 
glenngannon_AT_crestviewcable_DOT_com
 
Prineville, Oregon – 09/20/06  A sixty year old "Off the grid going to be" with thirty years of maintenance background.

William Ganoe 
EMAIL NOT LISTED
Vernon, CT – 07/12/07 Trying to eliminate dependence on the "Monopoly Energy" services

Jerry Garrett 
jggarrett_AT_journeyoil_DOT_com
 
Deer Park, Texas – 06/07/06 I will be retiring soon to the Country and I will be trying to be energy dependent. I have excess to large volumes of Veg oil. I would like to be able to use this to provide electricity to home and shop without having to convert into Biodiesel. Will the turbine work with Vegetable oil.

Jeremiah Garrison

jeremiah_garrison_AT_hotmail_DOT_com

Chandler, Arizona

Rick Garza 
rrgarza0_AT_sbcglobal_DOT_net 
Houston, TX -- 11/16/07 Hello all. I am a patented inventor involved in a few of the world's first this and that for the last 25 yrs in the computer industry. Looking for new challenges. I was actually off the grid for over a year back in 1980 and looking forward to 21st century solar steam small scale cogeneration. Every aspect of what you are doing interest me and I hope to be able to contribute something of value.

Chris Geele 
geele_AT_ureach_DOT_com
 
Waldoboro, Maine, United States – 01/30/06

Carl Geer

icusnoopin_AT_yahoo_DOT_com 

Rochester, New York -- I have an idea for a new type of personal aircraft and would like to use (6) hydrogen-burning, lightweight, Tesla turbines to power counter-rotating propellers.

Michael Geery 
michaelgeery_AT_yahoo_DOT_com
 
Sanford, Florida – 09/11/06 Tinkerer, Aerospace Engineer, Electronics background, also built boats and cars. Love to solve problems. This looks very interesting. Thanks. Mike

Tom Gentilo

(Email not working 08/2006)

Wenatchee, Washington USA -- Mechanical and welding engineer, presently teaching at the local college.

Bill George

wmgeorge64_AT_hotmail_DOT_com 

Ankeny, Iowa – www.trinitytooling.com Instructor for Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning. Machine_ metal shop as second job.

Glen George 
ashcrest_AT_tx_DOT_rr_DOT_com
 
Bedford,Texas -- 08/20/07 Interested in getting off "the grid"

Richard George

george_AT_sherpaproject_DOT_com

Leesburg, VA – 02/25/07 I have a small home machine shop and have long been interested in Tesla turbines and solar steam concentrators.

Sam George

sgeorge01_AT_austin.rr_DOT_com 

Austin, Texas – Retired engineer. Interested in low cost prime mover(s) capable of generating a few 100W to a few KW.

Mark Giao 

spcfx_AT_earthlink_DOT_net 

Cucamonga, California -- Energy generation enthusiast

Richard Gideon

spotteddogs_AT_basicisp_DOT_net 

Schaumburg, Illinois --  I am your typical mad scientist, I like to design and build stuff and things. I spend most of my time doing industrial engineering for others, redesigning their stuff into a product that can actually be built and making assemble tooling that will save them time and cut cost. For relaxation I build stuff for myself and am comfortable working with wood, metal, and electronics. I like old steam engines and am fascinated by Tesla's turbine.

Mike Gile

mighty_mikie1_AT_yahoo_DOT_com 

Brownsville, California

Remi Gits

ka_blamo5_AT_yahoo_DOT_com 
Montana -- 2001 Assembling parts -- looking at motorcycle cases.

NEIL GLASGOW

neglasgow_AT_juno_DOT_com

COVINGTON, LA -- 01/31/07 INVENTOR/ENTREPRENEUR

Andie Go Giap

andie_go_AT_hotmail_DOT_com 

Los Angeles, California -- I am home grown mechanical and electrical engineer. Like to build anything classical with a bit of new quantum physics and dynamics.

Billy Good 
goodman8692743_AT_yahoo_DOT_com 
Arthur, TN – 04/16/06

Harley Goodwin

harleyjunk_AT_sandgems_DOT_net 

South Carolina -- Exploring Business opportunities related to renewables.

Steve Gordon 
gordon4_AT_llnl.gov 
Livermore, California -- chemist technologist interested in renewable energy

Jeffrey Gotts 
jeff.gotts_AT_gmail_DOT_com
 
West Lafayette, IN -- 10/03/07 I work as a manufacturing engineer for TRW and I am very interested in clean energy technology.

Kameron Grandell 
ksgrandell_AT_yahoo_DOT_com
 
Coon Rapids, Minnesota – 05/08/06 Interested in alternate energy & power sources, including the Tesla Turbine.

Hugh Grant
hbgrant_AT_voyager_DOT_net
 
Middletown, Ohio -- www.middle-america.com  I build geodesic domes and would like to use a mesh of parabolic reflectors arranged on the surface to feed a turbine at the base of the dome.

Lynn Grant 
amtrader_AT_sc.rr_DOT_com 
Surfside Beach, South Carolina – 08/22/06  My interests are varied from solar power/lighting/steam generation to fulfilling a vision I had back in the 1970s... a hybrid powered motor home, and now a better hybrid car (my hybrid is different from the current ones on the market). I am an ancient nuclear type trying to catch up with the 'new' technology.

Kurt Graszer 
productace_AT_juno_DOT_com
  

Aurora Il -- 05/27/06

Bill Gray 

bill_AT_heretheredesigns_DOT_com 
Brooklyn, NY – www.heretheredesigns.com  06/18/06 Hi, I am a designer and inventor who is interested in the Tesla turbine for a prototype system that I am working on. I am looking for information on the system. Specifically I am looking for efficiency data on converting steam energy into mechanical energy using the Tesla turbine. I have read that Tesla predicted efficiencies as high as 95%... what sort of efficiencies are you getting in your turbines?

David Gray

d_b_gray_AT_sbcglobal_DOT_net 

Dallas, Texas -- 08/02/07 Interested in duplicating some of the projects at home for community demonstration as well as building a deeper understanding of the technology for future improvement efforts.

William Gray 
wgray_AT_metalwebnews_DOT_com
 
Bethpage, TN – www.metalwebnews.com  04/15/06 I am editor and webmaster of Metal Web News a how to do informational web site for metalworkers.

Robb Greathouse 
r_greathouse_AT_yahoo_DOT_com 
Bay area, California -- Working with hybrid vehicles. I would like the next one to use a turbine as power source.

Robert Green 
malauna007_AT_mailcity_DOT_com 
Salem, New Jersey

Robert Green

rgreen999_AT_lworld_DOT_net 

Laguna Woods, California -- www.greensteamengine.com  I've been experimenting with steam power for some time and have invented a new patented device for converting rotary into reciprocal movement and vice versa. This has led to a new steam engine design that will be manufactured soon.

Ron Green

rgreen888_AT_comcast.net

San Jose, CA -- 11/19/06 Engineer (electronic) interested in building a steam electric generator based upon Tesla Turbine as prime mover

Ryan Green

customsites_AT_juno_DOT_com 

Pocatello, Idaho

Kirk Gremillion

kirk_grem_AT_hotmail_DOT_com 

Duvall, Washington -- Looking for efficient ways of generating DC electric power at off-grid locations. Steam seems to be viable. I am now investigating whether or not turbines are better than Pistons, and in particular if I can generate enough steam to drive a turbine.

Steve Grevemeyer

seg_AT_tsmservices_DOT_com 

Boca Raton, Florida -- http://tsmservices.com/ 

John Grimm

jgrimm_AT_tds_DOT_net 

New Glarus, Wisconsin

William Gronemeyer

bgronemeye_AT_aol_DOT_com

Wilmigton, MA -- 11/16/06 I have built 2 Tesla engines one 3" one 2" with reversing ports which will run in either direction with the flip of a valve.

Trevor Gronseth
tgronseth_AT_fastdecks_DOT_net
 
Royal Oak, Michigan -- Civil Engineer, just graduated from Umich, working on some solar heating stuff, have some wacky ideas I wanna try, etc.

Jeff Guidry

(Email not working 08/2006)

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana – I am a machine lab instructor at the University of Louisiana in the Mechanical Engineering Dept.

Joshua Guttman 
(Email not working 08/2006)
Allentown, Pennsylvania -- I'm interested in understanding and building a basic turbine engine to experiment with the production of electricity