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The Promise of Controlled Nuclear Fusion – Part VI

In Part III, I predicted that 2012 would be a pivotal one for Low Energy Nuclear Fusion (LENR or Cold Fusion as some still prefer). I must now concede that this did not happen but there are strong indications that … Continue reading

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The Promise of Controlled Nuclear Fusion – Part V

I was sad to hear of the death of Dr Martin Fleischmann yesterday. As I have recorded in previous parts of this series, it was he and Stanley Pons who offered what was dubbed “Cold Fusion” to the world in … Continue reading

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The Promise of Controlled Nuclear Fusion – Part IV

At the end of Part III, I predicted that 2012 would be a pivotal year for Andrea Rossi and his E-Cat. With three months gone, this prediction is looking likely but not necessarily to Rossi’s advantage. Rossi came under fire … Continue reading

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The Promise of Controlled Nuclear Fusion – Part III

Part II concluded on a rather pessimistic note for Andrea Rossi’s Energy Catalyser – E-Cat – that it cannot be producing the reported net energy gains by any process yet known to Physics. However, there may be a degree of … Continue reading

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The Promise of Controlled Nuclear Fusion – Part II

Last time we looked mostly at Hot Fusion. This time we’ll focus more on Cold Fusion, Andrea Rossi, the Energy Catalyzer (E-Cat) and whether we can dare to believe. Is cold fusion theoretically possible? The case against it is strong … Continue reading

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The Promise of Controlled Nuclear Fusion – Part I

For a small but growing band of followers, October 28th, 2011 was a big day in the history of energy generation. The buzz centres around inventor/entrepreneur, Andrea Rossi, and his creation, the Energy Catalyzer or E-Cat for short. Rossi’s most … Continue reading

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Ocean Wave Power for New Zealand – a Reality Check

Now that we’ve all had time to see how the Rena disaster has played out, a number of later lessons, versus early lessons can be taken. Our marine infrastructure, after a slow start, is doing a plucky job in cleaning … Continue reading

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