LENR seminar in Oslo 5. November 2014 (Swedish)
4h-5h with videos, the last 3 videos English
The seminar was organized by the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences (NTVA) and Seniorteknologene, Technical and Scientific Association (Tekna).
The purpose of the seminar was to disseminate knowledge about the status of the field "low energy nuclear reactions" - (Low Energy Nuclear Reactions, LENR). Specifically, there has been program committee intended to show that the practical development has reached so far that a professionally qualified monitoring of the further development is needed. This, considering the very large consequences for the global energy situation and Norway's economy if the companies that are engaged in product development based on LENR would succeed.
As research fields are LENR very special. In 1989 announced elektrokjemikerne Fleischmann and Pons that in an electrolysis setup had demonstrated a "surplus energy" that could not be attributed to any chemical process, and that they therefore assumed to be due to a nuclear reaction. This phenomenon was soon referred to as "cold fusion", and attracted great attention. Out of established nuclear physics were such "energy production" is not possible. A number of researchers tried to repeat Fleischmann and Pons' attempts, without success. Already three months after the original announcement was "cold fusion" declared "dead" at a conference organized by the American Physical Society. Further research in this field was of physicists branded as sectarian, faith-based and unscientific, with highly negative consequences for those researchers who work continued: loss of jobs, no research funding, etc.
During the 25 years since 1989, hundreds of peer-reviewed articles about LENR been published in reputable journals - most journals for chemistry. A number of theories are put forward, without any of them has won general acceptance. A theoretical main approach is based on the phenomenon is associated with resonance in the lattice structure of metals, most applicable nickel and palladium saturated with respectively hydrogen and deuterium. The phenomenon would thus be outside the regime of the well established free-particle theory of nuclear reactions. But about this, and other theoretical questions prevails thus no consensus. In leading physics environments, also in our country, it is claimed that the steadily LENR of theoretical reasons can not occur, so that allegations of experimental detection and practical utilization therefore must build on instrumentation error, any attempt to financial fraud.
The theoretical controversy has not been the topic of the seminar.
The seminar provides a brief overview of activity and status of LENR scientifically and commercially independent standpoint. In the following links to video recordings from the seminar, edited so that PowerPoints emerges clearly.
1 Opening of the seminar - Professor (em) His Haakon Faanes, NTVA, SET / Tekna
Despite unresolved theory and scientific controversy supported research on LENR now public in several countries, and by serious research organizations. The seminar aims to highlight leading activity in this area through contributions from researchers observe firsthand. If commercial products under development is a success, we will be confronted with an energy revolution - positive for the global environment, but perhaps detrimental to the Norwegian economy. It is very important that the development followed both that the effects on the economy should not come as a surprise and that industrial possibilities realignment means to be exploited.
2 Introduction to LENR - Dr Sten Bergman, Stone Power AB (Swedish)
What one understands by LENR and characteristics that differentiate LENR from other nuclear reactions: No spread of radioactivity, no ionizing radiation, no hazardous substances involved and no CO2 emissions. Elementomvandling confirms the existence of a nuclear reaction. Low production costs and modular technique for compact devices provide perspectives for commercial exploitation.
Overview of possible related natural phenomena. History for applications before Fleischmann and Pons. Patents. Overview of scientific and industrial main players today, with special emphasis on the development of commercial energy sources. Conceivable applications of LENR studied industrial: Heat, electricity production, propulsion of vehicles, ships, aircraft and spacecraft.
3 LENR project: E-CAT - Dr. Hanno Essén KTH (Swedish)
Report of tests funded by Elforsk and conducted by academics from the University of Uppsala, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and the University of Bologna, as well as other independent tests of different designs of hot water generator E-CAT manufactured by the Italian inventor Rossi. It is ascertained net heat and elementomvandling.Discussion of objections to the tests. Conclusion: E-CAT generates "excess heat" that have not chemical explanation, while elementomvandlingen confirming a nuclear reaction. The phenomenon can be explained using the established theory core.
4 LENR Research that SRI International - Dr Michael CH MckKubre, SRI International (Eng)
McKubre has been conducting research on LENR by SRI for 25 years. The reasons why Fleischmann-Pons experiment not succeed by others attempt repetition. Later Fleischmann-Pons Effect Heat (FPHE) shown in over 100 trials at SRI, and over one thousand globally, albeit only once regardless F & Ps measure up. Review of experiments and results. High saturation of deuterium in palladium essential for the reaction.Scientific review of LENR experiments. SRI testing Brillouin Corporations hot cell based on nickel / palladium and hydrogen / deuterium. Heat of 100% of the supplied energy, working temperature approximately 650 ° C. The project is in development, with various problems, but progress is accelerating. Conclusion: The existence of LENR - Fleischmann-Pons Effect Heat can scientifically not be doubted. Doubters can not be satisfied by the data, but only the process in the market. Companies are well underway.
5 Financial Perspectives Norway - Dr. Oystein Norgeng, BI (Eng)
The development of industrial products based on LENR is in an initial phase where significant work remains. This will require time, both for technical completion and approval and acceptance in the market. This last condition relates not least to the burden of proving that there is no possibility of radioactive radiation / emissions. This is made difficult by the lack of accepted theoretical explanation. Earliest result - prototypes - in the market by the year 2020? But in the longer term, production of generators, initially for stationary applications, expected in larger series of low capital costs and low operating costs. Consequences in Norway of any breakthrough LENR technology: Further declines in oil and gas, further weakened government budget balance, impaired balance of payments, further reduction of offshore activity and supplier industry. Cheap energy will stimulate the world economy and other parts of Norwegian industry, oil fund's investments will become more profitable. For Norway as a major exporter of energy is vital to keep abreast of LENR.
6 Concluding discussion (Eng)
Call presenters themselves. LENR is a new science. Without a comprehensive theoretical basis, it will be difficult to exploit phenomena full potential, and difficult to handle issues related security and authentication. This can lead to practical application overtaken by countries that have less public attention to such matters. Interest LENR development is increasing, so that private financing is available. This development may be limited by the supply of qualified researchers. Overall progress is increasing. Potential is a global economic revolution.
