I agree that the conditions for reaction are still a big mystery. I am not surprised that palladium foil did not produce a reaction. Years ago, I...
You need an idea for water line length (Lwl), maximum width of beam(Bm), and the total weight or displacement, then you can use Michlet to refine...
As in most engineering design methods, you will need to make several iterations in your decision process. I'd suggest taking a guess, such as 1...
Take a look at that second link that I posted, the qualitative introduction. Catalyst is an ok description because the metal does not...
It was my impression at the time this was playing out with Stanley Pons and Martin Fleischmann, that they were somewhat victims of circumstances,...
Since concrete is a relatively heavy boat building material, the greater length and displacement is probably better. Of course there are many...
Leo, How late are you talking about? I was a bit surprised to find this 2009 article indicating that the U.S. Navy was still doing research on...
Petros, I believe I would concur with your perspective. I worked in material science back in those days, including some electro-chemistry, and...
That is a good point. In the US, back in the late 1990's it could be a career ender. If it is now considered a legitimate area (fundable) of...
I found this qualitative introduction: http://www.journal-of-nuclear-physics.com/?p=497
It seems NASA is saying Cold Fusion is no longer voodoo science. http://pesn.com/2012/01/12/9602009_NASA_Admits_LENR_Cold_Fusion_Game_Changer/...
Daiquiri, Holding both displacement and wetted surface area (WAS) constant for two versions of a practical hull, one with hollow waterlines and...
About a year ago, I ran several hundred variations of the Sharpie hull through michlet and Godzilla for my education. I have not reviewed that...
Yes, formal education or even professional mentoring teaches you "how it is supposed to be done", which can be good and bad. If creativity is...
I've been considering the value of using shipping containers for a cat for a number of years. The containers are relatively inexpensive for the...
Gonzo, thanks for brining up the point about there are now two part epoxy paints with water as a solvent. I had not been aware of that. I’m...
I have not chosen to use tile-clad for any future application at this time. I believe tile-clad is priced at about 50% of the price of epoxy...
Gonzo, I've paid attention to these type comments for many years, and do not remember the various sources. There was a discussion here on BD...
crazy? @rwatson: I must disagree with your derogatory remark which might discourage would be posters. :) People whom apply products...
I have heard claims that most two part epoxy paints are very similar in performance and composition, even though their recommended useage my be...
