Is the Jet Fan's Reliability Enhanced by the Coanda Effect?

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The discussion centers on the reliability of Jet Fans enhanced by the Coanda Effect, which states that the average velocity of the Coanda jet is greater than that of a conventional jet at the same distance from the slot. This results in lower pressure and higher momentum and mass flow at comparable points. The conversation critiques marketing claims about fan performance, particularly the assertion that "our fans never stall," labeling such statements as misleading. The potential benefits of Jet Fans in hovercraft applications are acknowledged, particularly their ability to maintain high airflow at moderate pressures without stalling.

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Coanda Crazy...The "Coanda Effect"
http://www.linux-host.org/energy/scoanda.htm
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Does this pan out with anyone?
This means that the average velocity at any point in the Coanda jet is higher than in a conventional jet at the same distance from the slot. It follows then that the pressure is lower at any comparable distance from the slot and the momentum and mass flow are higher at the same points.

The business plan:
http://www.businessplans.org/JetFan/JetFan01.html

http://www.businessplans.org/JetFan/JetFan03.html

http://www.businessplans.org/JetFan/JetFan05.html

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Just like any other impeller?
 
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Anybody stupid enough to say "our fans never stall" (as in your first link) is at best a marketing consultant, and probably a crackpot.

I didn't bother to read the any further.
 
AlephZero said:
Anybody stupid enough to say "our fans never stall" (as in your first link) is at best a marketing consultant, and probably a crackpot.

I didn't bother to read the any further.

You mean this quote?
http://www.linux-host.org/energy/scoanda.htm
Hovercraft require high volume air flow at moderate pressures. The "Jet Fan" can provide higher pressure when needed such as in heavy seas as it does not stall due to fluctuating back pressure, and it also occupies less space.

The business plan looks rather snake-oil like, but I'd hate to let science fall victim to bad marketing.
 

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