I wrote:
> I mean that no sane person would simply insert a probe into a hole without > checking where the probe ended up, and also checking to be sure it is > properly positioned and leak-tight. You don't just "insert" a thermocouple, > you loosen up the T connector, slide it in, and tighten the connector again. What I am trying to explain here, is that the "anonymous hole" scenario is ludicrous. Levi explained the "prudential" steps he to look for possible fraud. Are we to suppose he did not realize you have to check where the temperature probe goes to? It is a comedy scene something like this: Rossi: "Go ahead and slide the thermocouple into that hole there." Levi: "Okay, but how do I get to the T-connector?" Rossi: "Don't worry about some old T-connector, you silly. It will just magically slide into the tube, right into the fluid." Levi: "You mean you have invented a new kind of Swagelok fitting that does't have to be opened? We can put a probe into it just by pressing down? No leaks, and it works at 1 L/s?!?" Rossi: "Exactly!" Levi: "That's cool! Boy, you are inventive! How do you know the probe is long enough, and it is in the flow?" Rossi: "I just know. Don't worry about it! Let me handle this." This resembles my previous imaginary conversation in which Rossi has 5 mm thick wires running into the machine (which is how thick they would have to be for 15 kW.) He has to persuade the professors they should believe him instead of their lying eyes: "No, you can't move the table. We have to maintain the proper Feng Shui. No, don't move the machine either! Don't look underneath. Hey, don't put your hand under there you'll be electrocu . . . I mean, you'll interfere with the Feng Shui 'negative' chi forces . . . Insulation? Okay, I'll wrap it up. Why don't you people go for a stroll, or go eat lunch. Or come back tomorrow! I'll install the thermocouples for you while I'm at it . . ." - Jed
