One problem with this statement by Rossi that 18 kg hydrogen and 10
kg nickel is required for a 180 day charge for 1 MW, is that it is
inconsistent with the gammas observed (i.e. not observed.) See:
http://www.mail-archive.com/vortex-l@eskimo.com/msg53616.html
The non-transmuted Ni could of course be recycled in a fully
developed E-cat economy, and the hydrogen cost is inconsequential
because it can be made from water using E-cat generated electrical
power. The main problem is the inconsistency between statements and
observations. The 1 MW (or less) test produced no gammas. This
would be impossible, given Rossi's statements with regards to the
reactions involved, even if he used 5 cm lead shielding.
Other questions arise as to the radiation hazard, or lack thereof:
From:
http://www.rossilivecat.com/
Charlie Zimmerman
November 28th, 2011 at 9:32 AM
Dear Mr. Rossi,
I was interested in your comments regarding intentionally causing
explosions of the device during safety testing. I had previously
understood that short half lived radioactive isotopes of Copper and
Nickel were rapidly decaying within the device and that this
radioactivity was shielded. But, during an explosive event, the
radioactive isotopes would be exposed to the environment without
shielding before they would have a chance to decay.
1) Are there short lived radioactive isotopes as in your patent and
paper published here?
2) Do those radioactive isotopes escape during an explosion?
3) Are you taking proper precautions yourself against such dangers?
A concerned fan,
Charlie Zimmerman
Andrea Rossi
November 28th, 2011 at 7:01 PM
Dear Charlie Zimmerman:
I confirm that no radiations above the background in relevant measure
have been found in the controlled explosive tests. I cannot enter in
particulars, because I cannot give information regarding what happens
in the reactors.
Warm Regards,
A.R.
Best regards,
Horace Heffner
http://www.mtaonline.net/~hheffner/
