Jed, The setup used by MFMP uses the surrounding room temperature as the sink for heat generated within their device. That should appear cooler to the actual heat generating device than a water cooled metal container which is at approximately 100 C.
I would also believe that convection currents would be more effective in open air rather than confined to a constant 100 degree temperature enclosure. I am assuming that there is little direct conduction between the active device and the metal container in Parkhomov's experiment. Are you aware of any attempt to conduct heat directly away? Dave -----Original Message----- From: Jed Rothwell <[email protected]> To: vortex-l <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, Dec 31, 2014 10:06 am Subject: Re: [Vo]:The MFMP replication effort live on youtube. Bob Higgins <[email protected]> wrote: Based on analysis of Lugano and Parkhomov work, excess heat begins at about 950C. The MFMP dogbone core was measured to be over 1200C and no excess heat was found. As I said, I have a feeling that is too hot. I think the Lugano temperature may have been lower than they thought. I trust Parkhomov's temperatures, which I think were lower. Parkhomov's reactor loses heat rapidly with water cooling. Could it be that the temperature difference between the inside and the cooler outside plays a role? This is mere speculation. - Jed
