Looks like this experiment demonstrates a process which converts heat energy
into electrical energy. This has already been observed when thermal radiation
is emitted by a warm body. Also, electrical energy can be captured from a
resistor surrounded by a heat sink.
I am not sure why the
This entire episode leaves me with a sour taste within my mouth. Perhaps it is
time to take a rest from researching LENR until matters improve. So much hope
dashed!
Dave
-Original Message-
From: Jed Rothwell
To: Vortex
Sent: Wed,
I agree with you Brian. This is quite disappointing.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: Brian Ahern
To: Vortex
Sent: Sat, May 27, 2017 12:03 pm
Subject: Re: [Vo]: MFMP starting to test me356 reactor today
Jed is being too generous. His
n its actual value reflecting Planck’s constant, h.
( I am not sure I understand your comment regarding classical physics.)
Bob Cook
From: David Roberson
Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2017 11:29 AM
To: vortex-l@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [Vo]:quantum thermodynamics and the Second Law--
Of course, in classical physics linear momentum and angular momentum are
orthogonal to each other and can not be exchanged within a closed system.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: Bob Higgins
To: vortex-l
Sent: Sat, May 20, 2017
I would love to have a flying car, especially when within the DC area. My
major concern is that we have far too many lawyers ready to sue any new
technology offering. Don't you think that some form of immunity to
unreasonable lawsuits might be required for any small to mid sized companies
very likely possible with a circular capacitor?
There is a lot of evidence that circular things and circular arrays of things
can do things that are extraordinary and unexpected by a single element.
This is not out of reach, it can be explained.
John Berry
On Sun, Apr 23, 2017 at 1:
John, I found the documentary most interesting. Thanks for including the link.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: John Berry
To: vortex-l
Sent: Sat, Apr 22, 2017 6:36 am
Subject: [Vo]:Cap Warp - McCandlish
I think this group has lost
Could this process be similar to the situation where positive feedback and a
small input can be used to control a large amount of heat? It may be plausible
that magnetism of a bulk object can be fine tuned so that a small external
field addition coaxes it into a negative resistance region that
Good luck and be careful!
Dave
-Original Message-
From: Brian Ahern
To: vortex-l
Sent: Sat, Feb 25, 2017 10:14 am
Subject: Re: [Vo]:On this date ... in 2017?
It is 1;12 aM
wE ARE LOADED, EVACUATED AND READY FOR 30PSI OF h2.
wE WILL
Brian,
That is the most interesting characteristic to me as well. It seems logical
that if the outside surface is cooler than the ambient that heat energy must be
entering the Billet. Where this energy goes is the main question I would like
to see answered. Of course we realize that energy
Jed,
Does your diagram show how the floating device in the system tank controls the
intake water flowing into it? Also, does it show that the customer feed tank
is located above the system feed tank so that water flowing into the second or
system tank literally falls into it? There are a
When a hot object radiates IR into space the temperature also drops. Perhaps
there is a low frequency form of magnetic coupling that can be encouraged to do
a similar thing. According to my observations there seems to be a method
available to convert energy among the different forms under
Brian,
I also find it quite interesting that the outside of the device cools down as
electrical energy is extracted via coupling to its magnetic activity. The very
good news that I detect is that thermal energy actually appears to be absorbed
and then converted into electrical energy. This
to magnetic fields such that energy can be transferred between them. A great
example of the application of this coupling means can be found at the exit
gates located at many grocery and drug stores.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: bobcook39923 <bobcook39...@gmail.com>
To: David Ro
nons as well as photons.
That is why I am fascinated by LENR. The Manelas energy output with
ferromagnetic ferrite cores is also fascinating and not understood by anyone
yet.
From: David Roberson <dlrober...@aol.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 9, 2017 6:12 PM
To: vortex-l@eskimo.com
Subject:
Bob,
When you mention the attenuation coefficient for waves I think it should be
pointed out that the original energy of the phonon is preserved. By this I
mean that the sonic energy is converted into some other form such as heat which
I think of as just uncoordinated sound waves that are
Any time you employ a short pulse based ignition source you are going to have a
tough time proving the input power is accurately measured. As you guys
discuss, this might be the source of serious errors and must be carefully
discounted. If the pulse rate is sufficiently fast they might be
I have a question about a recent experiment that you might be able to shed
light upon. It was reported that gravity waves originating from a pair of
black holes joining together were measured with a certain expected wavelength.
If gravity traveled much faster than light, how could this
The conversion that you speak of is not as simple as it seems. If linear
momentum is all that you have in the beginning then any generated angular
momentum will always have an opposite brother that exactly negates the total
when vector summed. Of course this is only true for a closed system.
Linear momentum and angular momentum are orthagonal to each other within a
closed system. Each is conserved separately and one can not convert into the
other. I have seen where linear momentum can be induced to generate two or
more angular momentum components, but the vector sum of the system
at have been done to show the effect werenot somehow botched.
I'm not holding my breath on this one.
On 12/28/2016 02:02 AM, David Roberson wrote:
Russ,
Can you verify that the Chinese actually have a functioning EM
drive on their s
Russ,
Can you verify that the Chinese actually have a functioning EM drive on their
space station. Also, how much thrust are they claiming? Finally, is that
device or group of devices capable of maintaining all of the orientation
required for the station?
Dave
-Original
I was thinking more of a thought experiment than an actual lab test. As you are
pointing out, to realize an actual valid experiment would be very difficult.
But, scientists have actually performed experiments that one might think
impossible due to noise, temperature, etc. such as detecting
I agree that a phase shift would occur due to normal path length differences.
What I am wondering about is whether or not that basic shift would have an
additional component that depends upon the magnitude of the gravitational mass
contained within the sphere's shell assuming that the path
Interesting question. Since the frequency of a photon increases as it gains
energy on the way into the hollow gravitational sphere one might expect time to
speed up for it. If it is allowed to pass through another hole on the other
side the time rate would return to the original value once it
It is refreshing to see this crowd finally beginning to see the light. This
recent conversion experience does not however relieve them of their previous
guilt. I understand why you harbor your feelings towards them, but at least
now LENR might begin to get the attention that it deserves.
e stimulates multiple hole-electron pairs across this junction.
This type of beta voltaic battery is extremely inefficient in converting the
energy in the beta particles into output electrical energy.
On Tue, Nov 29, 2016 at 12:13 PM, David Roberson <dlrober...@aol.com> wrote:
Much depends
Much depends upon the terminal voltage that you must convert into a useful
value. My suspicion is that the open circuited voltage is very high, making it
difficult to use in simple applications.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: Jed Rothwell
To: vortex-l
If Brown were able to get large currents at a modest voltage, he would be onto
a very valuable produce. Of course, if it costs a fortune to manufacture that
would not be true.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: Chris Zell
To: vortex-l
I did not see a reference to the open circuit voltage or short circuit current
obtained during these tests. Has anyone found a reference? Also, where are the
electrical terminals?
Dave
-Original Message-
From: Jack Cole
To: vortex-l
Does this mean that a few Nobel prizes were awarded a bit premature? Are they
ever recalled once proven in error?
Dave
-Original Message-
From: Eric Walker
To: vortex-l
Sent: Wed, Oct 26, 2016 12:21 am
Subject: [Vo]:Article: Is
com>
Sent: Fri, Aug 26, 2016 5:59 pm
Subject: Re: [Vo]:Interesting Steam Calculation
On 08/26/2016 05:40 PM, David Roberson wrote:
I recall Rossi discussing power control on numerous occasions. Why would
he hire control experts if that were not the
Jed,
I worry that you are placing too much emphasis upon that rust stain. It would
be wise to speak with an expert from the company that makes the device to
determine if they agree. Also, you should be able to get additional
information about that stain from the witness. He should be able
all the facts are on the table.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: Eric Walker <eric.wal...@gmail.com>
To: vortex-l <vortex-l@eskimo.com>
Sent: Fri, Aug 26, 2016 5:17 pm
Subject: Re: [Vo]:Interesting Steam Calculation
On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 4:01 PM, David Rober
Subject: Re: [Vo]:Interesting Steam Calculation
On 08/23/2016 12:27 AM, David Roberson wrote:
> Rossi is using a feedback system to control the heating of his modules
Is this known to be a fact? Has Rossi actually described in some
reasonably clear way, rather than just giving a handwa
On 08/26/2016 02:04 PM, DavidRoberson wrote:
I have been pursuing my model as to how Rossi mightbe able to show
gauge readings that imply that 1 MW of steam isbeing delivered while
not being an accurate assessment of thereal power.
-Original Message-
From: Eric Walker <eric.wal...@gmail.com>
To: vortex-l <vortex-l@eskimo.com>
Sent: Fri, Aug 26, 2016 3:44 pm
Subject: Re: [Vo]:Interesting Steam Calculation
On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 1:07 PM, David Roberson <dlrober...@aol.com> wrote:
The cour
The court will decide what it believes to be true. I personally want to know
what the real truth is and not what lawyers are able to convince the judge or
jury of. If Rossi is actually delivering the 1 MW then he should prevail in an
ideal world.
Dave
-Original Message-
I have been pursuing my model as to how Rossi might be able to show gauge
readings that imply that 1 MW of steam is being delivered while not being an
accurate assessment of the real power.
I assumed that the information published by Engineer48 in E-CATWORLD.com is
accurate. Here he reads the
t;
Sent: Wed, Aug 24, 2016 8:29 pm
Subject: Re: [Vo]:Interesting Steam Calculation
On 08/24/2016 08:14 PM, David Roberson wrote:
Just consider what you would believe if shown that the steam
readings 102.8 C, and 0 bar w
o the output power.
What more do you need?
BTW note that there was no flow meter in the steam line. That would
have been diagnostic (had it been chosen to workcorrectly with either steam
or water, of course).
On 08/24/2016 06:45 PM, David Roberson wrote:
!! Naw, that is not something that I would ever consider
seriously.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: Jed Rothwell <jedrothw...@gmail.com>
To: vortex-l <vortex-l@eskimo.com>
Sent: Wed, Aug 24, 2016 6:18 pm
Subject: Re: [Vo]:Interesting Steam Calculation
David Rober
it.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: Stephen A. Lawrence <sa...@pobox.com>
To: vortex-l <vortex-l@eskimo.com>
Sent: Wed, Aug 24, 2016 4:18 pm
Subject: Re: [Vo]:Interesting Steam Calculation
On 08/24/2016 03:31 PM, David Roberson wrote:
-
From: Jed Rothwell <jedrothw...@gmail.com>
To: vortex-l <vortex-l@eskimo.com>
Sent: Wed, Aug 24, 2016 3:47 pm
Subject: Re: [Vo]:Interesting Steam Calculation
David Roberson <dlrober...@aol.com> wrote:
Actually that is not a problem when you use feedback. The feedback wil
. That is a non issue.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: Jed Rothwell <jedrothw...@gmail.com>
To: vortex-l <vortex-l@eskimo.com>
Sent: Wed, Aug 24, 2016 3:16 pm
Subject: Re: [Vo]:Interesting Steam Calculation
David Roberson <dlrober...@aol.com> wrote:
It appears tha
Your first point supports the idea that the control would need to exist within
each of the sources at an elevated temperature. I assume 130 C. Water leaving
all of the units at such a controlled temperature would deliver a constant
power if the water flow rate were constant. This is not to
esting Steam Calculation
On 08/24/2016 12:29 PM, David Roberson wrote:
Stephen you are assuming a design that is far different than Rossi's
previous devices. For most of the recent demonstrations Rossi had his
thermal generation components cont
Message-
From: Stephen A. Lawrence <sa...@pobox.com>
To: vortex-l <vortex-l@eskimo.com>
Sent: Wed, Aug 24, 2016 11:58 am
Subject: Re: [Vo]:Interesting Steam Calculation
On 08/24/2016 11:19 AM, David Roberson wrote:
That is not entirely true because
AA, even an ERV can be mistaken which everyone needs to realize. If Rossi is
indeed supplying 1 MW to his customer then he needs to be compensated. On the
other hand, a significant amount of evidence is being presented that this may
not be true.
I have been developing a possible scenario
u don't need "active feedback." The steam escapes the reactor
shortly after being formed
On 8/24/2016 12:33 AM, Stephen A. Lawrence wrote:
On 08/24/2016 12:03 AM, DavidRoberson wrote:
As I have stated, if
e
separator in the system to assure nocarry-over.
Bob
From: David Roberson <dlrober...@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 9:27:19 PM
To: v
to be super heated.
The steam tables tell you nothing about liquid phase carry-over in a dynamic
flowing system. Normally there would be a moisture separator in the system to
assure no carry-over.
Bob
From: David Roberson <dlrober...@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 9:27:
Rothwell <jedrothw...@gmail.com>
To: vortex-l <vortex-l@eskimo.com>
Sent: Tue, Aug 23, 2016 10:06 am
Subject: Re: [Vo]:Interesting Steam Calculation
David Roberson <dlrober...@aol.com> wrote:
Where did the pressure of 15.75 psi abs come from? I thought the pressure of
. The Rossi 1 MW system might operate as supposedly reported
by the ERV, but many on vortex are convinced that this is not true. We need to
determine what the real facts are.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: David Roberson <dlrober...@aol.com>
To: vortex-l <vortex-l@eskimo.
Dave--
Where did the pressure of 15.75 psi abs come from? I thought the pressure of
the 102C dry steam (assumed) was 1 atmos.--not 15.75 abs.
I think your assumed conditions above 1 atmos. were never measured.
Bob Cook
Bob, I used a steam table calculator located at
/20/2016 1:51PM, David Roberson wrote:
Today I made an interestingcalculation that
some may find relevantto the ongoing
discussions
On 8/21/2016 12:55 AM, David Robersonwrote:
Thanks for the information. But AA, a pump by itselfdoes not
regulate the level of the water. There must besome form of active
level feedback applied in order for this
From: a.ashfield
"a pump byitself does not regulate the level of the water. "
what is the point of having all those digitally controlled pumps
if there is no control?
ect: Re: [Vo]:Interesting Steam Calculation
If you look at the my original reference showing a link to photos of
Engineer48 on Ecatworld, it shows the many precision pumps for eachTiger
that maintain the correct water level in the reactors.
AA
On 8/20/2016 3:40 PM, Da
esting Steam Calculation
That would mean the Tiger E-Cats would have to be completelyflooded.
But the level gauges don't show that.
Why not suggest pixie dust?
On 8/20/2016 1:51 PM, David Roberson wrote:
Today I made an interesting calculation t
Today I made an interesting calculation that some may find relevant to the
ongoing discussions.
According to steam tables, the following could be possible, assuming that I did
not make a mistake in my calculations.
Assume you have 1kg of water inside a solid container at 130 C and 39.2 psi
Bob, I agree with your assessment. Rossi works in strange ways that are beyond
normal comprehension.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: Bob Higgins
To: vortex-l
Sent: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 3:36 pm
Subject: Re: [Vo]: Jed's flowmeter
19/2016 3:01 PM, David Roberson wrote:
It appears that the most likely explanation required to prove the
experiment was faulty was to assume that mainly hot water was the
output of the ECAT system. If this is to prevail, it is necessary
for some
It appears that the most likely explanation required to prove the experiment
was faulty was to assume that mainly hot water was the output of the ECAT
system. If this is to prevail, it is necessary for someone to offer a
reasonable explanation as to why no one observed this problem during the
low.
Bob Cook
From: David Roberson <dlrober...@aol.com>
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 2:03 PM
To: vortex-l@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [Vo]:angry and sad LENR comment but info too!
I agree that it would be better to improve the fraud. You have to wonder why
he did not at least go to that
thw...@gmail.com>
To: vortex-l <vortex-l@eskimo.com>
Sent: Fri, Aug 12, 2016 4:39 pm
Subject: Re: [Vo]:angry and sad LENR comment but info too!
David Roberson <dlrober...@aol.com> wrote:
So, it would not surprise me too greatly to find that Penon became extremely
bored making
Let me mention a real life occurance that I have witnessed. The FCC requires
AM and FM transmitters to maintain their RF input powers at a certain level.
Many years ago I noticed that the technicians would take a glance at the
voltage and current meters every so often to enter that
Good idea. We need to understand what mechanisms are possible.
Perhaps MFMP can monitor the AC input power to the motor as a function of the
pipe fill. That may be a simple way to verify the flow meter readings to a
first order. I am assuming that these guys connect both the proper pump and
Jed, perhaps your IH sources made a measurement of the AC power being absorbed
by the system pumps. They could compare these numbers against the published
tables to get an estimate of the actual quantity of fluid being pumped through
them.
This technique would appear to offer a second reality
the schematic
was the ultimate configuration thatwas used. I'll try to find it
in the archives.
Jack
On Wed, Aug 10, 2016 at 3:36 PM David Roberson
<dlrober...@aol.com>
Refer to the figure 1 schematic from Goat Guy's example.
Quick questions. Is the device referred to as a water reservoir sealed or open
to the atmosphere? Also, why would much additional water be added to the three
water storage devices once the system were in operation for a long period?
the schematic was the ultimate configuration that was
used. I'll try to find it in the archives.
Jack
On Wed, Aug 10, 2016 at 3:36 PM David Roberson <dlrober...@aol.com> wrote:
Jed, I do not see any obvious reason why the flow meter can not be lower than
the reservoir. Do you have some for
Jed, I do not see any obvious reason why the flow meter can not be lower than
the reservoir. Do you have some form of schematic that supports what you are
describing?
Dave
-Original Message-
From: a.ashfield
To: vortex-l
Sent:
arlier about vapor in the line effecting the
flow meter neglects that the return from the customer is into aholding tank
@ 60 - 70C. Water drawn from that would not have freevapor.
On 8/9/2016 9:38 AM, Jed Rothwell wrote:
Da
Jed, what did the IH guys present during the actual test period say about the
meter readings? They appear to be a party to the deception unless they can
verify that the readings were not reasonable during their watch.
Both groups should have something to say about the daily readings during
rtex-l <vortex-l@eskimo.com>
Sent: Tue, Aug 9, 2016 9:42 am
Subject: Re: [Vo]:Problems with Rossi's flow meter described in court document
David Roberson <dlrober...@aol.com> wrote:
As I stated, I have many concerns about his system. On the other hand, I have
a much more positiv
question.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: Jed Rothwell <jedrothw...@gmail.com>
To: vortex-l <vortex-l@eskimo.com>
Sent: Tue, Aug 9, 2016 9:38 am
Subject: Re: [Vo]:Problems with Rossi's flow meter described in court document
David Roberson <dlrober...@aol.com>
9/2016 01:00 AM, David Roberson wrote:
You fail to understand. I am seeking a reasonable explanation for the
error in the flow rate that Jed is assuming. That is the scientific
way to explain his belief without just plain guessing. For some
reason you
ou have *no* goodinformation on
anything about his "experiments" and any analysis isunlikely to get you
anything useful.
On 08/09/2016 12:43 AM, David Roberson wrote:
As I stated, I have many concerns about his system. On the other
eter reading was anomalously high and the heat wasmuch
lower than a megawatt, or the meter reading was moreor less bang-on, and
there was a megawatt of heat being dissipatedsomewhere. But not both.
On 08/08/2016 11:52 PM, David Roberson wrote:
OK, interesting concept. I
er described in court document
On 08/08/2016 11:39 PM, David Roberson wrote:
I would hope that you could be convinced that Rossi is telling the
truth if he were to present a solid scientific proof to that fact. Is
that not giving him the benefit of the
d accumulate in the flow meter, if no
system to elimate bubles is developed.
2016-08-08 21:32 GMT-03:00 David Roberson <dlrober...@aol.com>:
I agree, the pump might actually lower the pressure at its input enough to
allow the water to vaporize if the flow is restricted ahead of the gauge.
Dave
ect: Re: [Vo]:Problems with Rossi's flow meter described in court document
On 08/08/2016 08:27 PM, David Roberson wrote:
I suppose that Rossi may not be telling the truth as you have concluded,
but I am attempting to give him the benefit
I agree, the pump might actually lower the pressure at its input enough to
allow the water to vaporize if the flow is restricted ahead of the gauge.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: Daniel Rocha
To: John Milstone
Sent: Mon, Aug 8, 2016
Rothwell <jedrothw...@gmail.com>
To: vortex-l <vortex-l@eskimo.com>
Sent: Mon, Aug 8, 2016 7:57 pm
Subject: Re: [Vo]:Problems with Rossi's flow meter described in court document
David Roberson <dlrober...@aol.com> wrote:
Jed, you post Mats Levan's statement as proof f
Jed, you post Mats Levan's statement as proof for your conclusion that the flow
rate was exactly 36,000 kg/day. I just read his article and it clearly says
that this is the average rate of flow for the test period. How do you draw the
conclusion from his article that the rate is exactly the
Robin,
It is my experience that the coupling falls off as 1/r to the third power at
large distances.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: mixent
To: vortex-l
Sent: Wed, Jul 20, 2016 12:04 am
Subject: Re: [Vo]:The principle of the mutual
Exactly my thoughts as well. I suppose the patent trolls might be gearing up
for a big legal battle to come.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: mixent
To: vortex-l
Sent: Sat, Jun 11, 2016 5:37 pm
Subject: Re: [Vo]:A relevant patent
remain out of reach.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: Jed Rothwell <jedrothw...@gmail.com>
To: vortex-l <vortex-l@eskimo.com>
Sent: Tue, Jun 7, 2016 1:37 pm
Subject: Re: [Vo]:The Rossi Saga Part 1
David Roberson <dlrober...@aol.com> wrote:
Could you d
Jed,
Could you direct me to a site that contains the test data that you are
referring to? Also, I would like to find out exactly what equipment was used
for the testing. Are either of these items available to download at any
location that you are aware of?
Also, How many hours long is the
This is a civil case. No one is guilty on either side. Criminal law does not
apply so let's forget about the issue of innocent until proven guilty.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: a.ashfield
To: vortex-l
Sent: Sat, Jun 4, 2016 5:09
One would think that the astronomers have cataloged enough stars during the
original research project to know how the variable ones behave. Of course it
is entirely possible that what they are seeing is a rare form of variable star
like you are suggesting.
I wonder what would happen if a
Guys,
I am confident that all of us would love to see LENR advance and become a very
important energy source in the near future. Jed has been a tireless supporter
of the field for many years and I appreciate his posts to this list. Mr.
Ashfield has also made many important contributions that
Air must come into the building to replace the heated air that is exhausted.
Is there evidence for the existence of an input opening adequate to achieve
this requirement? Are all the doors and windows closed?
Dave
-Original Message-
From: Daniel Rocha
This situation seems to be following the theory that the heat is generated
throughout the volume of the material while it escapes through the surface area
of that mass. Volume varies as the cube of the linear dimension while surface
area is proportional to the square.
With this thought in
Jones,
Is it possible to find another source to back up what you are describing in
this event? A second written record would be fine if available.
I have not heard of that particular thermal run away reaction that you have
listed below but would find it interesting to follow up on. The
I am in agreement with what you two are suggesting. Why should Rossi not allow
the other parties to see how the heated water is used? This fact seems
damning. I would not accept this condition either.
Dave
-Original Message-
From: Jed Rothwell
To:
Jed,
Do I understand that you have seen the actual test data and have determined
that zero power in excess of the input is achieved? This is a strong position
that you are taking and should not be stated without absolute certainty.
I am waiting until I see the proof before drawing such a
Guys, lets hope that the radiation does not escape the system if we ever want
to see any of these units become adopted in large numbers. Be careful what you
hope for! I would be far more satisfied to find that the original measurement
was not accurate.
If this radiation signal is for real,
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