At 01:48 pm 29/08/2006 -0400, you wrote: >From Steve's interview and close examination of the test rig image, I >believe I know how the Steorn machine works. > >Note the large aluminum disk has what appears to be four threaded >holes around it's perimeter. Also note that to the left of the disk >are threaded holes in the supporting mechanism. I believe four NeFeBo >magnets are attached to the disk in 90 degree increments and one Neo >is attached to the supporting mechanism. > >A mumetal shield is arranged with a camming device such that when the >disk is rotated by hand, the attractive force of the magnets adds >momentum to the disk. When the rotor magnet is nearest the stator >magnet, the cam drops the shield between the magnets sending the disk >over the "sticky point". The cam then lifts the shield and the next >magnet approaches. > >They had to convince themselves that they could generate energy so a >worm gear is added to the drive shaft. This drives a large pulley >which is belted to a small pulley. The mechanical energy drives a >generator which subsequently drives a motor. In a similar gear/pully >arrangement they drive another shaft. If you look in the foreground >of that shaft you will see a mechanical brake which can add a load to >the driven shaft using the brass screw. Speed sensors are on the ends >of each shaft. > >Just my opinion, I could be wrong. > >Terry
Sounds good to me Terry. Well done mate. 8-) Frank I'm sending this to you direct - as well as Vort in case Vort don't get through.
