To: NoLibZone
Yes, a COP (coefficient of performance) over 100% is technically impossible (an IC engine will be 25%-50%, electric around 80%). That’s not what they really mean. Every science has its own language. In LENR the input is chemical energy and the output is “unknown” but presumably nuclear fusion occurring at low energy levels. So outputs are often quoted from 4 to 20 times the inputs, or COP 4-20.
To: Captain Steve
30 posted on
04/29/2012 7:49:45 PM PDT by
NoLibZone
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To: Captain Steve
Yes, a COP (coefficient of performance) over 100% is technically impossible (an IC engine will be 25%-50%, electric around 80%). That’s not what they really mean. Every science has its own language. In LENR the input is chemical energy and the output is “unknown” but presumably nuclear fusion occurring at low energy levels. So outputs are often quoted from 4 to 20 times the inputs, or COP 4-20. According to Wiki, COP is a measure applied to heat pumps. Are these scam contraptions heat pumps?
40 posted on
04/29/2012 8:52:06 PM PDT by
Moonman62
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