Indication of anomalous heat energy production in a reactor device

Arxiv.org ^ | Submitted on 16 May 2013 | Giuseppe Levi, Evelyn Foschi, Torbjörn Hartman, Bo Höistad, Roland Pettersson, Lars Tegnér, Hanno Es

[Kevmo]

Indication of anomalous heat energy production in a reactor device

http://arxiv.org/abs/1305.3913

Authors:Giuseppe Levi, Evelyn Foschi, Torbjörn Hartman, Bo Höistad, Roland Pettersson, Lars Tegnér, Hanno Essén
(Submitted on 16 May 2013)
Abstract: An experimental investigation of possible anomalous heat production in a special type of reactor tube named E-Cat HT is carried out. The reactor tube is charged with a small amount of hydrogen loaded nickel powder plus some additives. The reaction is primarily initiated by heat from resistor coils inside the reactor tube. Measurement of the produced heat was performed with high-resolution thermal imaging cameras, recording data every second from the hot reactor tube. The measurements of electrical power input were performed with a large bandwidth three-phase power analyzer. Data were collected in two experimental runs lasting 96 and 116 hours, respectively. An anomalous heat production was indicated in both experiments. The 116-hour experiment also included a calibration of the experimental set-up without the active charge present in the E-Cat HT. In this case, no extra heat was generated beyond the expected heat from the electric input. Computed volumetric and gravimetric energy densities were found to be far above those of any known chemical source. Even by the most conservative assumptions as to the errors in the measurements, the result is still one order of magnitude greater than conventional energy sources.

Comments: 29 pages, 15 figues, plus plots and diagrams

Subjects: General Physics (physics.gen-ph)
Cite as: arXiv:1305.3913 [physics.gen-ph]

(or arXiv:1305.3913v1 [physics.gen-ph] for this version)

Conclusions
The two test measurements described in this text were conducted with the same methodology on two different devices: a first prototype, termed E-Cat HT, and a second one, resulting from technological improvements on the first, termed E-Cat HT2. Both have indicated heat production from an unknown reaction primed by heat from resistor coils. The results obtained indicate that energy was produced in decidedly higher quantities than what may be gained from any conventional source. In the March test, about 62 net kWh were produced, with a consumption of about 33 kWh, a power density of about 5.3 • 10^5, and a density of thermal energy of about 6.1 • 10^7Wh/kg. In the December test, about 160 net kWh were produced, with a consumption of 35 kWh, a power density of about 7 • 10^3W/kg and a thermal energy density of about 6.8 • 10^5Wh/kg. The difference in results between the two tests may be seen in the overestimation of the weight of the charge in the first test (which was comprehensive of the weight of the two metal caps sealing the cylinder), and in the manufacturer’s choice of keeping temperatures under control in the second experiment to enhance the stability of the operating cycle. In any event, the results obtained place both devices several orders of magnitude outside the

Even from the standpoint of a “blind” evaluation of volumetric energy density, if we consider the whole volume of the reactor core and the most conservative figures on energy production, we still get a value of (7.93 ± 0.8) 102 MJ/Liter that is one order of magnitude higher than any conventional source.
Lastly, it must be remarked that both tests were terminated by a deliberate shutdown of the reactor, not by fuel exhaustion; thus, the energy densities that were measured should be considered as lower limits of real values.

The March test is to be considered an improvement over the one performed in December, in that various problems encountered in the first experiment were addressed and solved in the second one. In the next test experiment which is expected to start in the summer of 2013, and will last about six months, a long term performance of the E-Cat HT2 will be tested. This test will be crucial for further attempts to unveil the origin of the heat phenomenon observed so far.

[Kevmo]

Well, whaddya know? He responded on another thread but not this one. Crickets. Just like I predicted.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3021793/posts?page=13#13

[Moonman62]

And yet, they publish this independent report today.

It isn't independent, and it isn't peer reviewed. The barrier to placing something on arXiv isn't very high.

[Kevmo]

It is independent. Rossi had nothing to do with it other than to provide the invention they describe. The previous criticisms of Rossi’s demos were that he was in charge.

Thanks 4 Bumping The Thread T4BTT

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2965392/posts?page=19#19

[Moonman62]

What are Evelyn Foschi’s credentials?

[Moonman62]

It is independent.

I don't think anyone can have any confidence that all of these people have no financial relationship with Rossi.

[Kevmo]

So do I.

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[Kevmo]

Then it is up to you skeptopaths to prove it. After all, the allegation is fraud, which means that you should have enough evidence to send a questionable character such as Rossi to jail.

And yet, not one of you raises their little finger to inform the FBI of such fraud and allegations. Why is that?

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[Moonman62]

You’re the one making the claim of independence. The burden of proof is on you.

[Kevmo]

I tell ya what. You name 10 scientific developments in the last 100 years which meet this requirement you have generated, and I will do just that.

Until then,

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[Kevmo]

Thanks 4 Bumping The Thread T4BTT

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[Moonman62]

So you’re admitting that you can’t claim that this arXiv submission is independent.

[Moonman62]

What are Evelyn Foschi’s credentials?

(Crickets)

So you can't list this person's credentials. Looks like this "report" isn't such a big deal after all.

[Kevmo]

Why do I need to list this person’s credentials? You got a problem, you chase it down. Until then, like in basically every other scientific endeavor, the person’s credentials are assumed to be worthwhile. Unlike yours, which you’ve never posted.

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[Kevmo]

No. It is independent. Just like 99.9% of all other independent research.

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[Kevmo]

So you can’t name 10 developments which meet your own definition?

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[Kevmo]

(crickets)

As usual, from the skeptopath crowd.

[Kevmo]

Burden of of independence? Where else does this exist in scientific endeavor? Do the editors of Physics Letters A who published Arata’s replications have to produce proof of their independence? Do the editors of ANY scientific publication have to do so? This requirement only exist in the skeptopathic minds such as yours, not in real scientific literature.

[Kevmo]

oh, I forgot to say

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[Kevmo]

Burden of proof of independence...

[Kevmo]

also, since it is obvious that you are blatantly trying to get the mods to pull this thread, all I have to say to you is

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