I remember reading about this valve in 'Man Out Of Time'[1], (great book BTW, highly recommended).
Well, you said ask questions. :)
1) I seem to recall this valve only works when there is flow, so if you need to store liquid oxygen, for example, you would still need a check valve on the tank. Is that correct?
2) I think there is another variation on this valve for liquids, is that right? This version is for gasses, the valve for liquids looks like a series of petals. Is that right or did I imagine it?
3) Was the original intent of this valve to prevent back pressure from the blade turbine?
Well, you said ask questions. :)
1) I seem to recall this valve only works when there is flow, so if you need to store liquid oxygen, for example, you would still need a check valve on the tank. Is that correct?
2) I think there is another variation on this valve for liquids, is that right? This version is for gasses, the valve for liquids looks like a series of petals. Is that right or did I imagine it?
3) Was the original intent of this valve to prevent back pressure from the blade turbine?
Thanks, o2sd
[1] http://www.bookdepository.com/Tesla-Man-out-Time-Margaret-Ch...