Looks like Steorn put out a new learning module that is very close to the working concept!

http://www.steorn.com/skdb/e-learning/flash-promo/3.1/index.html

Lumen, below is what the time variant magnetic material may be based on.

The Wiegand effect is a macroscopic extension of the Barkhausen effect as the special treatment of the Wiegand wire causes the wire to act macroscopically as a single large magnetic domain.  The small high-coercivity domains in the Wiegand wire outer shell switch in an avalanche, generating the Wiegand effect's rapid magnetic field change.

Because the voltage induced by a changing magnetic field is proportional to the rate of change of the field, a Wiegand-wire core can increase the output voltage by several orders of magnitude as compared to a similar coil with a non-Wiegand core. Once the Wiegand wire has flipped magnetization, it will retain that magnetization until flipped in the other direction.  It will not flip until an opposite polarity in the magnetic field reaches a certain threshold.

I've posted this information in various threads before this, but it's always ignored.  You're going to need more than just a toroid core.  You will need a Wiegand-wire core.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiegand_effect

GB

I looked at about 1/2 of the module and it contains just basic Electronics 101 stuff about magnetism.  I'm underwhelmed.

I've seen several people who've had similar cop>1 designs based on the same method, but I don't recall their names and don't have the url's. Maybe someone knows.

My eyes are glazing over.

MileHigh

MileHigh is now added to the iggy bin for trolling

Anyone who doesn't think COP>1 is possible, is a troll on this forum.  "Zero Stars", below his name.  Go join the Physics Forum where you are welcomed.

Welcome aboard to the MH ignore list. Soon he'll be talking to himself, lol.

Hey, not to get off topic to the Steorn replication, but the Thane Heins "Bi-Toroid Transformer" seems to use the same effect, except in a solid-state design. I'm still trying to find the other inventors using the same effect. I vaguely recall his accent, perhaps Russian.

Here's an example of the Thane Heins "Bi-Toroid Transformer",

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cka7qb0zoc8

Paul

Here's an interesting statement,

Comment #23:
http://www.boingboing.net/2009/12/16/steorns-orbo-free-en.html#comment-667190

Quote, "Saw it today in the docklands, spoke to one of the guys, said that in Jan they're going to be hooking up all the equipment, oscilloscopes, amp meters etc, without those aforementioned devices it's just a nice looking display with a nice looking girl watching over it!"

Sounds like Steorn is going to hook up meters & such to the Orbo in January.     If true, then it's all going as planned.

exnihiloest,

There is nothing wrong with healthy skepticism, but condemnation before investigation is folly (that makes no sense).  At this moment, I believe the orbo is a fake, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be investigated along with all other COP>1 claims.  In reference to those other claims in post #109, they were condemned by him in post #110 prior to any investigation because it was based on "electromagnetism 101".

Always a good possibility for the powers that be to have forced Steorn to demo a device that doesn't convince anyone of OU.  The way it was demoed makes no sense either.  Something is not right.

GB   

Hi All,

What an expensive work of art.  Nice machine work!  Looks to me like a Adams motor/generator with a torroidal twist. First remember that a 10Ah battery can power a low friction rotor for months if not years! Now to get to the "Guts" question.

Does it actually work as an excess energy producing device?

The most simple way to "prove" this technology is to GET RID OF THE BATTERY and run on a low impedance/low leakage Super Cap. At the COP claimed it would have no problem increasing the charge/voltage on the Cap. over time. If run away in unit is feared, use 1.5V zener of adequate wattage across Cap. to stabilize unit.  IF OU, voltage in Cap. will increase  from initial charge setting/rpm level  to zener limit along with an increase in RPM, then stabilization. 

Spin it up to speed with 1.25 V energy source and Cap. in parallel, let it stabilize (time?).  Monitor Cap. voltage with 20 Meg input, 4 1/2 digit  DVM. (if you are curious as I am, I assume it can power 20 meg load of meter and replace any leakage in the Cap.!) REMOVE energy SOURCE. Run on CAP only.  It either works or it doesn't!.....Until they remove ANY charge producing (Primary or secondary battery/device) except the motor/generator, I will be skeptical of this work of art.  I am a believer......just not in this technology as demonstrated. 

My gut feeling is you will never see a Cap. replace that battery.

My name is Ben, been there done that, happy holidays to all. 
 

http://www.freeenergytimes.com/?p=163

"Steorn have promised that in January there will be live validation and replication sessions which should provide help shed light on these issues."

Also supposedly Steorn said they're going to put all kinds of meters on the Orbo in January. Looks like January is going to be a great month! 

exnihiloest,

There is nothing wrong with healthy skepticism, but condemnation before investigation is folly (that makes no sense).
...

I agree, gravityblock.
Nevertheless the burden of proof is not on the side of the investigation. If evidence is not provided by the claimant, the investigation need not even be made. An electric motor running with a battery is not a sign and even less an evidence of COP>1.