Sterling D. Allan weighs in. (or something). http://pesn.com/2009/12/15/9501594_Steorn_demos_e-Orbo/
On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 7:35 PM, Mark Iverson <zeropo...@charter.net> wrote: > Its explained in the YouTube video, > "Steorn Orbo Technology Launch 2009" > > The lower two rotors are a motor with PMs on the rotors and small coils > (electromagnets?) on the > stator. The EMs obviously require some DC electricity. The topmost rotor > is a small generator which > produces AC. To charge the battery they run the AC thru a "very simple > rectification circuit". > > So, yes, the motor part does require power, but apparently (much) less than > they can generate, so it > should be easy to demonstrate that this thing could be kept running for > weeks, months when it should > draw down the battery in a matter of days... > > -Mark > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Craig Haynie [mailto:cchayniepub...@gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 7:53 AM > To: vortex-l@eskimo.com > Subject: Re: [Vo]:Steorn Demo > > > ... Let's see what their (Steorn's) reasons are for requiring a > > battery. If it really is transformation that they're tapping, they'll > > have to explain away the battery-requirement like a bunch of adults. > > Of course theyll be mocked for having a battery by anyone who believes > > they're doing nothing but fooling investors. > > We on this list, are indeed patient, but there are smoothing circuits and > capacitors which could > take the power from the generator and turn it into the equilibrium of a > battery. > > Craig (Houston) > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.716 / Virus Database: 270.14.108/2566 - Release Date: 12/14/09 > 23:52:00 > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.716 / Virus Database: 270.14.108/2566 - Release Date: 12/14/09 > 23:52:00 > > >
