Editorial: Introduction to Report #3

• Introduction reviews previous related New Energy Times reports.
• Introduction provides background information on Andrea Rossi.
• Introduction explains context of Ni-H LENR research and Report #3 development.

Opinion: LENR Needs Constructive Criticism, Not Faith

• William Collis asks members of LENR research field to support constructive criticism but not faith.

Letters to the Editor

• Mike Mansfield and Rich Cook express encouragement of Rossi and his claim.

Report #3: Summary Outline

• Summary provides high-level outline of contents of Issue 37.

Report #3: Scientific Analysis of Rossi, Focardi and Levi Claims

• Report 3 contains results of Steven B. Krivit's scientific investigation and analysis of Rossi, Sergio Focardi and Giuseppe Levi claims.

Appendix 1: Randall Investigation of Energy

• Randall learns that Essén made crucial and major assumption when he evaluated Rossi's device.
• Custom diagram shows possible route for hidden water to pass through Rossi device.
• Custom diagram shows proposed heat exchanger that could accurately measure the Rossi reactor.
• Custom diagram shows proposed condenser bath that could be used to accurately measure Rossi reactor.

Appendix 2: Ekström Energy Analysis of Rossi Device

• Appendix compares steam exit velocity with claimed energy gain.

Appendix 3: Cirillo Analysis of Steam Exit Velocity of Rossi Experiment

• Appendix compares steam exit velocity with claimed energy gain.
• Appendix reviews thermal transmission and loss analysis from hose.

Appendix 4: Anonymous Mechanical Engineer's Analysis of Thermal Dispersion of Hose and Vapor Speed Analysis

• Appendix compares steam exit velocity with claimed energy gain.
• Appendix reviews thermal transmission and loss analysis from hose.

Appendix 5: Rönnblom Analysis of Outlet Hose in Rossi Experiment

• Appendix compares steam exit velocity with claimed energy gain.
• Appendix reviews thermal transmission and loss analysis from hose.

Appendix 6: de Jong Review of Steam and Flow Fundamentals

• Appendix discusses heat-transfer concerns and issues.
• Appendix compares steam exit velocity with claimed energy gain.

Appendix 7: St. Louis Steam Analysis of Rossi Experiment

• Appendix explains major inconsistency between Rossi's claims and resources visible at his workplace.
• Appendix explains that Rossi's measurement technique for energy balance allows for easy errors or deception.

Appendix 8: Rostron Energy Analysis of Rossi Experiment

• Author makes attempt to calculate and see validity in Rossi's claims.
• Author compares steam exit velocity with claimed energy gain.
• Author suggests method to conduct precision energy balance measurement.

Appendix 9: NASA Electrical-Power-Only Steam Analysis

• NASA engineer considers impact of steam quality on Rossi's energy claims.

Appendix 10: Randall Observations of Steam Generated by Rossi's Device in Ny Teknik Video

• Author examines steam evidence in April 18, 2011, test and compares that with Rossi's actions during the test.

Appendix 11: Kemmler Analysis of Pump Used in Rossi Experiment

• Author identifies type of pump used in Rossi experiment.
• Author identifies possible inconsistency in reported water input flow rate.

Appendix 12: Krivit Review of Galantini Steam Quality Declaration

• Appendix shows the only written information provided by Rossi's steam consultant.

Appendix 13: New Energy Times Readers' Investigation of Galantini Measuring Device

• New Energy Times readers learn that Delta Ohm device used by Rossi's steam consultant is not capable of measuring steam quality.

Appendix 14: Falavigna Analysis of Galantini's Measurement Devices

• Author explains why device used by Rossi's steam consultant is not capable of measuring steam quality.

Appendix 15: Reinberger Electrical Analysis of Rossi Experiment

• Electrical engineer explains his concerns about poor quality of electrical input monitoring in Rossi experiment.

Appendix 16: Sines Review of Rossi U.S. Patent Application

• Expert patent analyst identifies potential scientific integrity concerns evident from Rossi patent application.

Appendix 17: Anonymous Mechanical Engineer's Analysis of Power and Temperature in Jan. 14, 2011, Rossi Experiment

• Video clip from Jan. 14 test and published electrical input allow for combined plot of input power and temperature.
• Plot provides approximate analysis of power production in that experiment.

Appendix 18: Krivit Review of Celani ICCF-16 Presentation

• Celani's presentation shows first precise scientific concerns about Rossi claims.

Appendix 19: Anonymous Mechanical Engineer's Effective Method to Measure Power and Energy of Steam

• Diagram shows clear and scientific method to measure energy balance in steam-producing device.

Appendix 20: Francesco Celani and Andrea Rossi Discussion of Steam Calorimetry

• Celani attempts to help Rossi understand scientific concerns about his claim.

Appendix 21: Rossi SIMS Measurements

• Rossi provides to Krivit data purportedly showing Rossi's best evidence of isotopic anomalies in his experiment.

Appendix 22: Brown's Visit to Bologna

• LENR theorist performs site visit to see Rossi's device and finds reasons for concern.

Appendix 23: Zanchini - Krivit Meeting

• Krivit briefly reviews his meeting with University of Bologna professor who is an expert on steam.

Appendix 24: Rossi Response to First Version of Ekström Energy Analysis

• Rossi responds to scientific critic.

Appendix 25: Andrea Rossi Response to Krivit Preliminary Report

• Rossi responds to critical scientific journalist.

Appendix 26: Levi Response to Krivit Preliminary Report

• Levi responds to critical scientific journalist.

Appendix 27: Beene Vortex Internet Chat Room Posts

• LENR enthusiast responds to critical scientific journalist twice.

Appendix 28: Krivit Comments on "Big Heater" in Rossi's Factory

• Author republishes key text from Rossi patent application that discusses Rossi's claim of working heater.

Appendix 29: Volumetric Steam Quality Enthalpy Graphs

• Author reviews graphs created in February 2011 to understand energy calculation for Rossi device and effect of steam quality.

Appendix 30: New Energy Times Analysis of Andrea Rossi's Energy Catalyzer Excess-Heat Claims

• Appendix provides summary of data from all known Rossi experiments.
  

Appendix 31: Storms Supports Rossi Claim

• "Cold fusion" believer Edmund Storms provides arguments in attempt to disprove Rossi critics.

Appendix 32: Storms Suggests That Rossi Faked It — But Only Once

• "Cold fusion" believer Edmund Storms concludes that demonstration witnessed and filmed by Krivit could not have produced kilowatts of energy.
• Storms explains that Rossi must have intentionally faked it but that all of Rossi's other demonstrations were not faked.

Appendix 33: Analysis of Essén and Kullander's Feb. 23 Comments on Ny Teknik

• Analysis shows how two Swedish professors each approached Rossi claim.
• Analysis shows how they may have made crucial and erroneous assumptions when they started to support Rossi and his claim.

Appendix 34: Josephson Supports Rossi Claim

• Nobel Prize-winner Brian Josephson produces video explaining why he supports Rossi and his claim.

Appendix 35: New Energy Times Analysis of Ny Teknik Video of Rossi Device

• Author examines steam evidence in April 18, 2011, test and compares that with Rossi's actions during the test.

Appendix 36: Andrea Rossi's Reported Italian Criminal Activity

• Author briefly reviews some of Rossi's criminal activity reported during five-year period in Italy.

Appendix 37: Rossi Timeline

• Timeline of Rossi's work with his energy device and related events.