For several months now, Andrea Rossi and his U.S. partner have been searching for an engine that can generate electricity from the heat produced by the Hot Cat. The E-Cat already produces enough heat to be used in industrial applications where heat is necessary. But the Hot Cat generates enough heat to run a steam engine. The search continues, with commenters making suggestions on the Journal of Nuclear Physics.
Ron recently commented on the JONP:
“Dr. Rossi, there seem to be a lot of people hoping to help you in finding a Stirling engine which might be compatible with the E-Cat. Without giving away proprietary information, can you give some guidance on the requirements a Stirling engine must meet in order to be compatible? If you could, the search would become more focused and you might get better suggestions. I continue to be amazed at 1) your progress! And 2) your generosity in maintaining this avenue of communication with interested onlookers!
“We look forward to more amazing news and, hopefully soon, ads for your products!”
Mr. Rossi’s reply was:
“Thank you for your kind words.
“About the Sterling: we of the R&D division, that I lead as the chief scientist, did not find any manufacturer with a product really ready for the market. We have found many conceptual proposals, but too far from an industrial application. Anyway, all the known producers of prototypes in the world know that as soon as they will have a product, we will be delighted to buy a model and test it.
“For the moment, this is all, regarding the issue.”
Another commenter, Carlo Marcena, sent Mr. Rossi a link, stating:
“Herein enclosed an interesting paper, though quite theoretical, on Stirling engine potentiality…”
Mr. Rossi response:
“They do not have an industrial product, but a conceptual prototype. Anyway, if they will send us the offer for an industrialized product, we will buy it.”
He followed up with:
“Thank you for your effort, but this is not a product than we can consider reliable and mature.”
For the Leonardo Corp to need a Stirling engine ready to hit the market implies that the Hot Cat is ready, too.
