On 2011-04-26 16:20, Jed Rothwell wrote:
Rossi claims that the nickel will have to be changed out periodically, every six months or so. I doubt it.
Not only the powder, it's the whole reactor vessel that has to be replaced periodically. In my opinion this is probably also a safety measure in order to avoid long-term problems due to prolonged exposure to heat, relatively high internal pressures and hydrogen embrittlement, and also to avoid potential health hazard due to nickel powder exposure.
However it could also be that, disguised as a safety measure, this might be a way to replace something else in the reactor that deteriorates over time and that is fundamental for it to properly operate.
Cheers, S.A.
