I do not see any problem with Krivit's characterization of cold fusion.
In a sense, all man-made nuclear systems are a hybrid of either chemical or mechanical systems plus nuclear power. In a bomb, a chemical reaction triggers a fission reaction which in turn triggers a fusion reaction. In a generator the control rods are mechanically moved to adjust criticality. Something similar to that must be occurring on a microscopic scale on the surface of an active cold fusion cathode.
I suppose you could say that the reaction occurring in a star is triggered by mechanical packing of the hydrogen under the force of gravity.
- Jed
