Well, you don't need to have concrete numbers in order to use
formulas. Look at Einstein, he used equations to theorize on
relativity, gravity, etc. To form a hypothesis, equations are used.
I use them all the time in assessing whether 'general' statements
make sense. Numbers would even be better to plug in but most
of the time, numbers are never given. It does make me feel better
knowing that Dr Aspden has a degree in that he would not overlook
the physical laws and equations which have been proved over time.
It would be great if he gave to enough info that it could defy classical
physics. (-:
Hey, on your last paragraph... Just last month I had Virginia Power
give me their <1/2 power price for energy. Instead of the '1' schedule
I now have the '1s' schedule. Instead of paying 8-9 cents per KW
my rate is 3 cents. How could this be??? I have a microcontroller
controlling my 'demand limit' of current in the house. During peak
hours they keep track of the average peak current during any one
half hour period and a one time charge for the month is given. The
microntroller does not allow the average peak power to raise more
than a set limit for any month. Anyway - all of you should investigate
if your power company offers this. My power bill is now cut in half
and I still use the same amount of power as before!
>IMHO, I think before attempting to apply any formula, I would have asked
>for more specific information before dismissing such a claim out of hand.
>After all, without numbers to plug in, the formula really doesn't apply
>to anything said, because there was insufficient information provided in
>the first place.
>
>I think I will email Dr. Aspden and ask him specifically for;
>
> the weight of the mass being spun
> the max rpm
> how long it took to accelerate from a dead stop to the max rpm
> how much energy in watts it took to achieve the max rpm
> how much energy in watts it took to sustain the max rpm
> what was the lowest rpm it was brought to before resuming
> how much energy in watts this lowest rpm required to sustain it
> how long did it take to accelerate from this lowest rpm to max rpm
>
>Only with such information can any formula being applied, thus allowing
>an informed statement as to the experiment validity. Interesting how
>this points out some of our OWN problems in alt science;
>
> 1) first - a failure to PROVIDE or GATHER all the information
> necessary in the first place AND
> 2) second - a tendency to DISCOUNT a statement or BELIEVE it, without
> requesting additional information.
>
>I included it as a tie-in to the rest of the seepage theory (unproven)
>which because it convinced Aspden and his assistants. I met Dr. Aspden
>and hung out with him for a couple of days a few years back. He is
>highly regarded in England and in the free energy circuit, being a
>retired patent examiner who is very careful in his own claims and
>statements.
>
>With regard to making power measurements over time, I've seen a novel
>method of measuring power used, simply hooking up a utility power meter
>(as attaches to your house) which will show the amount of power used,
>PERIOD, without regard to how much time it took. I always thought it
>rather ingenious. Gotta get me one of those....
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