It seems with regard to the E-cat that one of the most basic
scientific methods, known to every high school student who studies
science, is overlooked. That is the importance of using experimental
controls. In the case of the E-cat it is clearly important to
calibrate any calorimetry done using a preliminary control experiment
or series of experiments, i.e without any catalyst or hydrogen
present, or a least no hydrogen present. It should be feasible to use
a kWh meter to measure energy in and exactly match that energy via
total heat out measurement.
After control runs and calorimetry calibration is achieved, then a
live run made exactly the same way should show any added effect from
the catalyst and hydrogen.
In the case of the MW E-cat, which has an enormous thermal mass and
is highly complex, a control experiment has the added importance of
being a means to develop confidence in safe operating procedures and
emergency procedures.
Best regards,
Horace Heffner
http://www.mtaonline.net/~hheffner/
