Experimental study in the eLBRUS laboratory (University of Szczecin, Poland) started with the electron screening investigation in target studied previously by Josef Stefan Institut (Slovenia) in inverse kinematics
State-of-the-art electron screening investigation at the eLBRUS laboratory – CleanHME
The University of Szczecin (Poland) group visited the Sienna University (Italy) group to exchange information in experimental techniques used in the LENR study.
Inter-university exchange on experimental techniques – CleanHME
On September 23-24, the CleanHME project General Assembly Meeting took place at Uppsala University, Sweden, giving the possibility to discuss scientific progress and challenges of the experimental and theoretical study, as well as administrative status of the project.
The General Assembly was organized in a conference form, where all partners had a chance to present their latest results. You may find our conference program here.
Overall, the partners concluded that our project had a good progress during its initial year, despite some delays caused by the restrictions, and this General Assembly meeting helped us to better aim our activities for the 2nd project year."
General Assembly meeting at the University of Uppsala – CleanHME
CleanHME expert interviews, first one is Guido Parchi:
Sorry, links did not work for me:
Here one:
http://www.broadbit.net/download/G_Parchi.mp4
"The experimental research suggests that a potentially new sustainable energy source could be generated using non-radioactive nuclear fusion.
Dr. Andrew P. Dean, Lakehead’s Vice-President, Research and Innovation, congratulated Dr. Alexandrov on this exciting publication.
“The search for nuclear fusion energy is one of the most significant research areas currently underway, and this experimental work is revealing some very interesting results,” Dr. Dean said."
LU researcher publishes experimental research on sustainable energy
Important to emphasize: Lakehead University contributes the the EU-funded CleanHME project.
Conclusions from the paper (released in December 2020):
Experimental evidences about low-energy nuclear fusion reactions in Pd nanowires and in Mo solid metal are provided in this article. The evidences consider release of both synthesized 4He and synthesized 3He in interaction of deuterium gas with the above materials. The provided evidence about release of helium gas in these interactions are two types—mass spectroscopy and optical spectroscopy data. In addition, heat release in Mo specimen is reported as outcome of low-energy nuclear fusion reaction. It is determined that the released amount of the synthesized 3He increases with increase of both the temperature of the specimen and the kinetic energy of the deuterium particles. No radiation in terms of both neutron emission and gamma ray emission was measured in the experiments.
We had that paper since it became available, we comented it at large at some point. It was very good news as this comes from someone that had never before formally taken part on LENR Researchl
We had that paper since it became available, we comented it at large at some point. It was very good news as this comes from someone that had never before formally taken part on LENR Researchl
Yes, and it's encouraging that this work is now officially recognised by the Lakehead University. And even by a local newspaper 😁 (new sustainable energy source is not good enough for MSM though).
Did LU and Alexandrov ever receive EU funding for this work? Ahlfors posted a link back in Jan that showed them part of the project, but $0 funding. Just curious.
I don't think funding outside the EU is allowed since this is payed by EU taxpayers.
Zero funding was clear from the start (see bottom of the page link).
They probably perform this research with closed wallets to gain en provide knowledge. Could be a win-win therefore without any funding.
[EDIT] in addition it could be that they exchange services with the EU participants with no money involved.
Think of preparation of nanomaterials, provide dedicated measurement equipment and services.
NEWS FROM FRANCE. - NOT DIRECTLY 'ON TOPIC', but news never the leess.
Letter N ° 29
The importance of energy
Jacques Ruer
12/18/2021
We have all seen in recent months that energy is becoming a crucial topic in the
company. The rise in the price of natural gas as well as that of electricity is spectacular. The
reasons are manifold. The shock of the sudden increase may be lessened for some
time by artificially blocking distribution prices to consumers but a
financial catch-up will be inevitable sooner or later.
International tensions are a major factor in overbidding. It is very informative
to study history. We can see that access to energy has been at the origin of many
Conflicts. One example is the invasion of Russia by Germany in 1941 to
access to Caucasian oil or Japan's entry into the war in 1941 to gain access to
resources and circumvent an embargo decided by the United States. By evoking a
possible invasion of Ukraine by Russia the president of the United States threatens this country with
unprecedented economic sanctions. We must not forget, however, that Europe is a
large consumer of Russian gas. An embargo on Russian gas exports would
immediate effect of heavily penalizing European industries and companies. Russia
knows she wields tremendous power through energy. She already plays it during
diplomatic negotiations concerning the Nordstream 2 gas pipeline. Who knows what is in store
the future ?
Everything fits together on this planet and the massive use of fossil fuels leads to
problem of global warming which knows no borders.
Energy savings should be encouraged wherever possible. At
the access of increasingly large populations to energy is also
essential so that overall energy needs will grow rapidly.
The world would be more peaceful if energy in general and electrical energy in particular were
available without constraints, without resource or climate impact concerns.
Renewable energies are a first step. Unfortunately the exploitation of
renewable resources require locations in the environment as well as
the mining of special metals which is difficult to do without. In addition, to alleviate
intermittences of wind or sun the most practical at the moment is to use turbines
that consume natural gas.
The tense situation leads decision-makers to look for other sources of energy other than
those called conventional. On the industrial side, the oil companies are committed to
increasingly in renewable energies. Others are considering investing in reactors
medium power modular nuclear power plants. Public agencies support this quest
which extends far beyond the classical fields of energy.
This is how low-energy nuclear reactions are now openly
considered a worthy option. The European Commission finances
currently 2 projects. In the United States the energy agency (DOE) is about to launch a
call for tenders for the construction of a first demonstrator.
After the years of disdain suffered by this subject which brings us together this change of attitude
finally announces a new dawn. We can legitimately think that this turnaround is occurring
very late and it is regrettable that it is dictated by the growing urgency. But it is necessary
now look to the future. Dawn is not sunrise yet. We must wish
may the opportunities offered be crowned with success in the near future. We will see then
quickly the timid advances turn into a major development. We'll know
when our efforts in the shadows will not have been in vain.
During this Christmas period I wish to share with you the immense hope that the work
accomplished in our field will one day bear fruit.
Merry Christmas everyone
Yours,
Jacques Ruer
President SFSNMC
Email: [email protected]
Lettre N°29
De l’importance de l’énergie
Jacques Ruer
18/12/2021
Nous avons tous pu constater ces derniers mois que l’énergie devient un sujet crucial dans la
société. La hausse du prix du gaz naturel ainsi que celui de l’électricité est spectaculaire. Les
raisons sont multiples. Le choc de l’augmentation soudaine peut être atténué durant quelque
temps en bloquant artificiellement les prix de distribution aux consommateurs mais un
rattrapage financier sera inévitable tôt ou tard.
Les tensions internationales sont un facteur majeur de surenchérissement. Il est très instructif
d’étudier l’histoire. On s’aperçoit ainsi que l’accès à l’énergie a été à l’origine de nombreux
conflits. On peut citer à titre d’exemple l’invasion de la Russie par l’Allemagne en 1941 pour
accéder au pétrole du Caucase ou l’entrée en guerre du Japon en 1941 pour accéder aux
ressources d’Indonésie et contourner un embargo décidé par les États-Unis. En évoquant une
possible invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie le président des États-Unis menace ce pays de
sanctions économiques sans précédent. Il ne faut toutefois pas oublier que l’Europe est un
gros consommateur de gaz russe. Un embargo sur les exportations de gaz russe aurait pour
effet immédiat de pénaliser lourdement les industries et les sociétés européennes. La Russie
sait qu’elle détient un pouvoir considérable grâce à l’énergie. Elle en joue déjà lors des
tractations diplomatiques concernant le gazoduc Nordstream 2. Qui sait ce que réserve
l’avenir ?
Tout se tient sur cette planète et l’utilisation massive des énergies fossiles conduit au
problème du réchauffement climatique qui ne connaît pas de frontières.
Les économies d’énergie doivent être encouragées dans toute la mesure du possible. Au
niveau mondial l’accès de populations de plus en plus grandes à l’énergie est également
indispensable si bien que les besoins globaux en énergie vont croître rapidement.
Le Monde serait plus serein si l’énergie en général et l’énergie électrique en particulier étaient
disponibles sans contraintes, sans les soucis de ressource ni d’impact climatique.
Les énergies renouvelables constituent un premier pas. Malheureusement l’exploitation des
ressources renouvelables nécessitent des implantations dans l’environnement ainsi que
l’exploitation de métaux spéciaux dont il est difficile de se passer. De plus, pour pallier aux
intermittences du vent ou du soleil le plus pratique pour l’instant est de recourir à des turbines
qui consomment du gaz naturel.
La situation tendue amène les décideurs à rechercher d’autres sources d’énergie différentes de
celles dites conventionnelles. Du côté des industriels les compagnies pétrolières s’engagent de
plus en plus dans les énergies renouvelables. D’autres envisagent d’investir dans les réacteurs
nucléaires modulaires de moyenne puissance. Les agences publiques soutiennent cette quête
qui s’étend bien au-delà des domaines classiques de l’énergie.
C’est ainsi que les réactions nucléaires à basse énergie sont maintenant ouvertement
considérées comme une option digne d’intérêt. La Commission Européenne finance
actuellement 2 projets. Aux États-Unis l’agence de l’énergie (DOE) s’apprête à lancer un
appel d’offre pour la réalisation d’un premier démonstrateur.
Après les années de dédain dont a souffert ce sujet qui nous réunit ce changement d’attitude
annonce enfin une aube nouvelle. On peut légitimement penser que ce revirement intervient
bien tard et qu’il est regrettable qu’il soit dicté par l’urgence grandissante. Mais il faut
maintenant regarder vers l’avenir. L’aube n’est pas encore le lever du soleil. Il faut souhaiter
que les opportunités offertes soient prochainement couronnées de succès. On verra alors
rapidement les timides avancées se transformer en un développement majeur. Nous saurons
alors que nos efforts dans l’ombre n’auront pas été vains.
En cette période de Noël je souhaite partager avec vous l’immense espoir que le travail
accompli dans notre domaine portera un jour ses fruits.
Joyeux Noël à toutes et à tous
Bien à vous,
Jacques Ruer
Président SFSNMC
Email : [email protected]
“In the United States the energy agency (DOE) is about to launch a
call for tenders for the construction of a first demonstrator.”
Anyone have more information about this?
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The question mark is very valid here.
This budget seems part of the US Build Back Better program.
The 'Build Back Better' program of Biden lacks sufficient support to pass the Senate thanks to Senator Joe Manchin (Democrate by the way) who blocks the program currently.
Category 4 Subcategory E
If there is no progress there will be nothing to summarize, right ?
An update was published by Francesco Celani as part of the CleanHME EU project.
It's a bit difficult to find the progress though, as Francisco does not summarize the progress since the previous version.
I can summarise cold fusion once again, its so simple E = mc^n, where n varies between 0, very small like bitcoin @ 0.0000000000001 or very large like a fission reactor loaded with U235, where n = 2 and upwards to infinity!!! Now its up to the engineers to apply this relativistic knowledge! 
