Angela Kemmler wrote:
Yes, why not. But please consider the practical efficiency: 3%. That is a value you reach also with thermoelectric elements.
I believe it is more like 10% these days. I am assuming that rapid progress in thermoelectricity will be made, in response to cold fusion. As I explained in the book, this will be similar to progress in hard disks that came about in response the microcomputer. The microcomputer opened up new markets for peripherals such as small hard disks. Cold fusion will open up new markets for many peripherals.
If I remember it correctly, Rossi wanted to guarantee 6 times more heat than input power. Thats 16%, much higher than 3 or 6%. So, it will not work.
This is just a matter of engineering. Rossi's device can run with no input at all. It is reportedly dangerous in that mode, but in any case I'm sure the control current can be reduced to a minimum, perhaps 1%.
Development on Rossi's device has hardly begun. Whatever practical limits and problems it now has, they will soon be overcome.
- Jed
