Romanian engineer Nicolae Vasilesc Carpen created a battery that lasts forever. It's now known simply as the Carpen battery. The invention was developed in 1950. It has been operating reliably for over 69 years! The device is housed in a Romanian museum. Scientists around the world are unable to explain this phenomenon. Many believe there's some kind of clever trick involved.
How does the Karpen battery work and what does it consist of?
In scientific circles, it's called a thermoelectric battery. It can operate at a constant ambient temperature. The scientific community refuses to acknowledge the existence of a perpetual motion machine and therefore rejects the invention.
Composition of the Karpen battery
The power supply contains several simple devices:
- 2 galvanic cells.
- Galvanometric motor.
- Switch.
- Plates.
The operating principle of the Karpen battery
Galvanic cell starts the engine and activates the switch. Every half turn, the circuit is closed and then opened. Properly chosen engine rotation time allows the batteries to fully charge. This changes their polarityThe motor and switch plates are needed to show the world that the installation can operate practically forever.
The picture shows the design of the Karpen battery.
Initially, the author, using a switch and a motor, only wanted to demonstrate that power supplies are capable of continuously generating current.
This phenomenon caught the attention of journalists, and in 2006, they decided to interview the museum's director, Diaconescu. As a result, they removed Karpen's battery from its usual place and began measuring its parameters with a modern device. They most likely did this with a regular multimeter.
It was discovered that this energy source differs significantly from a thermoelectric battery. One electrode is made of platinum, the other of gold. The electrolyte is highly purified sulfuric acid.
The museum director suggested that if he were to build an analog device himself and increase the size of the setup, the output could be much higher than 1 volt.
This battery was once displayed at scientific exhibitions in Paris, Bologna, and Bucharest. Various studies were conducted, but professors still couldn't agree on why Karpen's battery still worked.
What do scientists say?
More than 50% of experts who have worked with this power source have concluded that its operating principle is based on the transformation of thermal energy into mechanical work. Diaconescu and a number of other experts disagree. They are convinced that this battery defies the second law of thermodynamics and completely disproves it. A perpetual battery or motor does exist after all.
Currently, no one is providing the Romanian Museum with funding for research, so it's unclear how long the invention will gather dust on the shelves of the old building. Currently, the device is not on display anywhere or shown to visitors. This is due, again, to financial constraints. Security must be hired to ensure the safety of this valuable exhibit.
Eternal 2 volt battery!
To make this battery yourself, you will need the following components:
- A silver spoon or a piece of silver.
- An elongated or stretched glass jar. Similar to a small, long glass.
- Copper wire. This could be a transformer winding.
- Cling film is an insulator.
- 6% apple cider vinegar can be used as an electrolyte.
- Glycerin – 4 bottles.
- Fine table salt.
Step-by-step instructions for making a perpetual battery
No. 1. Isolation.
First, wrap the spoon in plastic wrap. Leave the top and bottom ends exposed. This is necessary for interaction with the electrolyte.
No. 2. Copper winding.
Now wind the copper wire onto the spoon in several layers. A single layer is also acceptable. Leave the ends of the wires long, as they will be the poles. The turns shouldn't be wound tightly together. Leave some space between them. After this, return to step one and wind the film. It should be wound loosely to allow the solution access to the copper. Next, wind the wire again. Repeat this process up to seven times or more. The result will be a fairly thick coil with protruding copper branches.
No. 3. Solution.
Into the glass capacityAdd a teaspoon of salt. Then add the same amount of vinegar. Stir gently. Next, pour in the glycerin from four bottles.
No. 4. Unification and measurement.
Place the coil inside the jar. The leads should be exposed. Measure the battery voltage with a multimeter. Initially, the display will show zero. After 7-10 hours, the reading will fluctuate. It will be approximately 0.77 volts. The liquid will turn dark. After two days, the reading will be stable at 2 volts.
The coil should be tightly fixed and the jar should be closed with some kind of lid.
This device will last for 6 months. However, if you find a thicker piece of silver, you can extend this lifespan by several years.
Thus, you can make a Karpen battery and a perpetual power supply yourself!
