So a langmuir torch created by the spark plug gap in the hydrogen atmosphere to produce mono hydrogen with reactor temp controlled by:
1) Plug Voltage/gap distance/arc 2) Distance from plug to core/microparticles of Ni/other 3) Removal of heat thru heat xfer surface/fluid 4) Maybe every once in awhile they give the plug a good jolt and arc to the powder to fluidize/mix things up a bit to solve quiesence 5). Trick is to operate torch/reactor > 600 C and below melting of micropowder. Too high temp or arcing of torch to powder "welds" the powder together and over time kills the highsurface area needed for NAE. The arc is maintained independently of the workpiece or parts being welded. The hydrogen gas is normally diatomic (H2), but where the temperatures are over 600 °C (1100 °F) near the arc, the hydrogen breaks down into its atomic form, simultaneously absorbing a large amount of heat from the arc. When the hydrogen strikes a relatively cold surface (i.e., the weld zone), it recombines into its diatomic form and rapidly releases the stored heat. The energy in AHW can be varied easily by changing the distance between the arc stream and the workpiece surface. This process is being replaced by shielded metal-arc welding<http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shielded_metal_arc_welding>, mainly because of the availability of inexpensive inert gases. The arc is maintained independently of the workpiece or parts being welded. The hydrogen gas is normally diatomic (H2), but where the temperatures are over 600 °C (1100 °F) near the arc, the hydrogen breaks down into its atomic form, simultaneously absorbing a large amount of heat from the arc. When the hydrogen strikes a relatively cold surface (i.e., the weld zone), it recombines into its diatomic form and rapidly releases the stored heat. The energy in AHW can be varied easily by changing the distance between the arc stream and the workpiece surface. This process is being replaced by shielded metal-arc welding<http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shielded_metal_arc_welding>, mainly because of the availability of inexpensive inert gases. On Monday, May 21, 2012, Chemical Engineer wrote: > Guys, > > The original DGT lab bench photos also showed what looked like a spark > plug wire and some type of plug (without ceramics) as far as I could tell. > Also a large ground wire on the reactor block > > On Monday, May 21, 2012, Jed Rothwell wrote: > >> Jojo Jaro <jth...@hotmail.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> I know I am harping on this spark plug thing, but the sooner >>> "replicators" get over this doubt, the sooner we can focus on the corect >>> replication design. It does appear the evidence for sparks being integral >>> to the process is mounting. >>> >> >> I agree. >> >> The notion that the spark plugs are only being used as a plug to fill a >> hole is ridiculous. There were several spark plugs lying on the table in >> one of the photos. Why would they have several if there were only being >> used as plugs? >> >> Several spark plugs lying around tells me they are having trouble with >> them. I'm only speculating here, but perhaps the electrodes are fouled by >> powder. >> >> - Jed >> >>
