SOURCE: AFI
A Hyderabad-based company, Hylenr, has caused a stir by unveiling a potentially revolutionary technology: a low-energy nuclear reactor (LENR) designed for household use. This compact reactor, claimed to be the world’s first cold fusion technology for clean energy generation, could fit right on a tabletop and provide enough power for a typical home.
Hylenr’s LENR reactor mimics the process that powers the sun – nuclear fusion. By stimulating the fusion of hydrogen molecules with a small amount of electricity, the reactor generates excess heat.
The key to Hylenr’s LENR reactor lies in its ability to amplify heat output. In a live demonstration, the reactor consistently produced 1.5 times more heat (150 watts equivalent) than the electrical input (100 watts).
“This impressive heat amplification ratio has been a defining feature of our product,” explains Dr. Ramarao, Hylenr’s Chief Innovation Officer. “We’ve conducted hundreds of trials over the years, and the ratio remains consistent. Additionally, independent testing by scientists from IIT Guwahati, IISc Bangalore, and Amity University confirmed our results.”
While the technology seems promising, it’s important to note that cold fusion is a highly controversial field. Many scientists remain skeptical due to the difficulty of replicating the results consistently. However, Hylenr’s claim of replicable heat amplification, coupled with independent testing, offers a glimmer of hope for this revolutionary technology.
The affordability of the reactor is another positive aspect. Hylenr claims the production cost per unit sits at around ?1 lakh, making it a potentially cost-effective solution for energy generation.