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Crystal Structure

Dr. Elmar Langenscheidt
Schwalmstr. 229
41238 Mönchengladbach, Germany
10/09/01
Test report for the “AquaKat” device by Penergetic Int. AG, Kesswil, Switzerland.
Scientific test of the Penergetic AquaKat

1.) Introduction:

Everybody knows that only nature can supply us with perfect substances such as water, air, etc., thus providing us with a healthy environment. Fresh, pure spring water for example, rich in minerals and full of oxygen, comes to mind. The water of the sea that gives food and a habitat to a great variety of creatures is our habitat too. And man is in the process of destroying this, his own living space, more and more, and of changing the water into a cesspool.

Much has been written about this topic and countless possible solutions to avoid the destruction of the environment have been introduced – but have they been successful?

Admittedly there are, for example, complex treatment plants with filters and other components that work on a physical-chemical basis to reduce emissions that pollute our air and our water and therefore all of us.

This is because man believes he can heal with chemistry what he previously destroyed with his ruthless actions.

But let us start in our own home, let us open our tap for example: “Great taste – isn’t it?“ And we thought that water was a strictly monitored food stuff, at least in Germany?

I have received a device by Penergetic Int. AG, a so-called “AquaKat“, that can produce spring water from the tap without using chemical substances, electric leads, light sources, magnetic fields or radioactivity. I am as sceptical as I am curious! After all, nature itself including all its flora and fauna does not need electrical cables, lights, microchips or whatever else. I have now had a closer look at this AquaKat from a scientific aspect and carried out some experiments accordingly. The intensity of the device was tested in several experiments with pure ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in which we could make use of its cristallisation behaviour in water. In further series of tests, limescale trials were carried out using pure water that was rich in minerals.

We will show for both instances the effects this AquaKat can have on systems with water.

2.) Experiments:

Ascorbic acid

30/08/01

For the following we worked exclusively with the AquaKat by Penergetic, product no. wa570699.

It is a scientifically known fact that ascorbic acid in particular shows a characteristic crystallisation behaviour, which reacts very sensitively to external fields. The crystal structures that had formed were then examined in a special microscope with regard to their shape (tracht), micro-structure and their interference colours in polarised light. These tests are particularly important because the polarisability of optically active substances in an aqueous environment can provide knowledge about the information content of the water itself (see also the latest scientific research reports on this).

First a “stock solution” with 4g/100ml ascorbic acid in distilled water had to be prepared.

It was then filled into two dark dropping bottles, like those available in pharmacies. One of them was attached to the AquaKat, the other one was brought to a room that was shielded from the effects of the Aquakat or other fields. Both bottles were then “left to their own devices” for 24 hours.

Then the time had come to apply two large drops each onto a microscope coverglass and to dry them in at room temperature. No dust was to get onto the coverglasses.

So we have two identical samples in front of us, but only one of them had “seen“ the AquaKat.

The optical tests were then carried out on 31/08/01 at 7.40 am.

2.1.) Results of the ascorbic acid experiments:

The samples were examined under a microscope for transmitted light. All of the photographs were taken with crossed, linear polarising polarisation filters, some with the additional use of a Leitz compensator. Please note that the only solvent that was used was distilled water.

Fig. 1 – 5 show the vitamin C crystal without AquaKat

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Fig. 6 – 10 after treatment with Aquakat, as outlined above.

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Fig. 9	Fig. 10

It becomes immediately apparent that the micro-structure and the interference colour structure in polarised light are very different. However, the macroscopic crystal structure (tracht) turns out to be very similar in all cases.

2.2.) Analysis of the experimental results:

First we have to take note of the fact that vitamin C is a natural substance.

If we now look at fig. 1 (without Kat) and fig. 7 (with Kat) we can see that, from a macroscopic point of view, crystal forms that are approximately 4 mm in diameter show up. In both cases we can also see spoke-shaped patterns, these black strips are approximately 0.08 mm apart (incidentally, the structures depend on the concentration).

Otherwise the results differ significantly. One gets the impression that the components that are dissolved in the water would hardly be able to come together in the form of beautiful crystals without the “help“ of the AquaKat. In spite of the interesting “micro-structures“ (fig. 1!) the singular ascorbic acid crystallites cannot bind together during condensation that took place, in particular no interference colours occur that would allow any conclusions about the collective properties of a crystal to be drawn.

After the water was informed by the device in question, we now see a perfectly shaped (uniaxial*) crystal in fig. 7. It shows a clearly recognisable centre from which radial “beams“ originate. A polarisation cross is also visible. These beautiful interference colours indicate an ideally interconnected structure. We could, by the way, deduce further optical properties of vitamin C from the test results and draw conclusions about the interacting crystal forces.

If this test had been carried out with a significantly increased ascorbic acid concentration, a “better“ crystal shape with corresponding colour patterns would have been achieved even without the AquaKat. In other words: the AquaKat amplifies the positive effects of minerals that are dissolved in the water!

The AquaKat is therefore able to control the properties of the water, and the crystallisation ratios of the substances (minerals) that are dissolved in it, in such a way that the crystals can form in a perfect manner. They behave, therefore, as if they were in a “natural“ medium.

Hence the tested AquaKat transforms tap water and other waters back to spring water.

* Here we are talking about the optical axis that is defined as having no double-refraction taking place in its direction. Trigonal, hexagonal and tetragonal crystals only have one optical axis. All rhombic , monoclinic and triclinic crystals behave optically biaxial.

3.) Experiments:

Lime crystals in mineral water

31/08/01

Good criteria for drinking water are, apart from the absence of foreign substances, type, composition and crystallisation behaviour of minerals in the drinking water. It is now also known that water is a “living“ system which has to be “re-vitalised“ if need be, whereby the absorption capacity of oxygen also plays an important part.

For a further test, mineral water with the following composition was selected (Fresenius Institute, 17/06/98):

Magnesium: 0.08 g/l Chloride: 0.19 g/l

Potassium: 0.02 g/l Sulphate: 0.09 g/l

Sodium: 0.36 g/l Hydrogencarbonate:1.14 g/l

Ca: 0.08 g/l

It is also known that the spectrum of ions that have been crystallised out consists, among others, of magnesium sulphate, sodium, potassium chloride as well as lime crystals.

This mineral water was once again filled into two dropping bottles whereby one of them remained attached to the AquaKat for 50 hours.

Then drops of similar size were once again put onto two microscope cover glasses and examined in “transmitted light“.

3.1.) Results:

Fig. 11 and 12 show the resulting crystal forms without the device.

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

Figures 13 –17 those after treatment with the AquaKat. The photographs of 14 – 17 were taken under polarised light.

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3.2.) Analysis of the results:

Mineral water without AquaKat:

Photographs 11 and 12 are proof that we are dealing with a good mineral water, free of suspended matter and with “normal“ crystallisation behaviour of the dissolved substances as we expected.

However the two figures also show that so far no suitable hardness stabilisation (for example for the protection of water pipes) exists in the water, because there are areas in the drops with coagulated shapes (fig. 11) as well as with inert singular crystallites with a diameter of approximately 0.01 – 0.03 mm. Only these crystals can stay suspended in running water and do not deposit easily (fig. 12). In a physical – chemical sense, the complex state of the lime – water system that we see here is not well defined and therefore difficult to describe scientifically. Main components in the mineral water are, by the way, calcium carbonate in the form of trigonal calcite and rhombic aragonite.

Positively changed water with the AquaKat

Fig. 13 shows as a result that many singular, round crystallites with a diameter of 0.01 – 0.04 mm are visible. This diameter range has not become smaller with the Kat. However, the coagulated structures have, apart from a few exceptions, vanished, so that we can speak of a good hardness stabilisation, and the water “treated“ in this way can be used for boilers or heating systems without further treatment.

We also discover another phenomenon under the microscope: The small isolated miniature crystals start to “glow“ (fig. 14 –17).

This could not be observed in the case of “without the AquaKat“. So colour effects analogous to those of water with treated ascorbic acid appear once again.

With this we have established definite proof for the vitalisation of the water with the Penergetic AquaKat.

On the basis of the results of the physical experiments carried out, I can now confirm that the function of the device as described on the original packaging of the manufacturer, i.e. that good tap water and warm water can be transformed into even better water, like that of a natural spring, is fully met.

So even good things can be improved.

4.) Scientific conclusion:

Based on the test results we confirm that the AquaKat has a vitalising (i.e. restoring the structure of spring water) effect on the structure and crystallisation behaviour of the substances (minerals) dissolved in the water.

5.) Final remark:

 I hope that people may be able to change their views in favour of nature and I wish Penergetic a continued growth in the use of their products and much success.

Dr. Elmar Langenscheidt

Before AquaKat

The problem: At least every 3 month the pipes in our the cooling system needed to be de-scaled due to calcium build up . The build up of calcium prevented the system working efficiently and caused overheating. 3 months after the installation of Aqua-Kat technology the photos show a distinct improvement in the pipes. They are almost in perfect condition.

Before AquaKat	Before AquaKat
3 Months After AquaKat	3 Months After AquaKat	3 Months After AquaKat

Slurry Pit Treatment

After a visit to Austrian colleagues, Slovenian pig breeder Mr.Valenko Ptuj decided to start using Penergetic products on his farm. He had problems with the smell (in the stable as with spreading the slurry onto the fields). Another major issue was the difficulty to keep the slurry homogenous. End of June 2003 he started to use Penergetic-g for the first time. 3 kg Penergetic-g for pigs were mixed with water and sprayed over the lattice floor into the cesspit below. The slurry was additionally stirred for a few minutes with the mixer. Every week further 5 g / LSU were mixed with water and sprayed over the floor.

In January 2004 Penergetic-t was introduced with the feed (50g/t). Subsequently Penergetic-g could be reduced to 3g/LSU weekly.

Results: a remarkable change in the slurry pit: After a few months less need for mechanical agitation. Watery consitency, almost without any unpleasant smell. The previously neccessary addition of water became obsolete.

It was noticed, that when he stopped using Penergetic-g for longer than 2 weeks, the piglets started to cough. With regular application in spring the pigs didn’t have any pneumonia at all!

Penergetic-g is regularly added from autumn until spring into the two slurry tanks with a capacity of 400 m³ each. Kurt Stoller explains that before he used Penergetic-g, his two stirrers (flat blade stirrer and turbine stirrer) had been hardly able to move the slurry in spite of daily use because of the floating layers. Since he has been using Penergetic-g these problems have disappeared. His slurry is constantly homogeneous and runny. An additional very positive effect is that the Stoller family farm now operates practically “odour-neutrally”. Passers-by no longer even realise that this is a pig fattening farm.

For the slurry, Penergetic-g was added into the lagoon that had been filled to two thirds of its capacity with spring water beforehand (1’120 m³). This was mixed (to a depth of approximately 75 cm) with the existing slurry sediment. The initial amount of Penergetic-g used was 16.8 kg and subsequently 2 kg (400 LSU* times 5g / LSU) was added per week. Penergetic-k was mixed with a little bit of soil and scattered daily over the solid manure at a rate of 40 g / m³ as soon as it came out of the separator. The slurry samples were taken every Wednesday at 1pm; the slurry in the lagoon was stirred for one hour beforehand. The analysis was carried out by Nordisland Laboratories.

The following observations were made:
1. The slurry in the lagoon was distinctly homogenous. There was no evidence of solid substances on the bottom of the pond. The slurry was runny and flowed without any blockages. Furthermore, the floating layer no longer formed on the surface of the pond.
2. The grey water from the lagoon that was used for cleaning the barn floors was more liquid and had less of a smell. It did not leave any residue on the barn floor and the floors were cleaner.
3. A certain micro-activity was noted for the second pond. Small bubbling circles formed on the surface.
4. The smell was constant for the entire duration of the trial, which is equivalent to an improvement since usually the smell gets worse while the cattle are inside.
5. After the two two compost piles were turned over, a clear difference was evident. The pile that had been treated with Penergetic-k had decomposed evenly and was odourless. The untreated pile was only partially rotted. The rotting was uneven and the pile smelled strongly of ammonia.

The untreated anaerobic mass stinks in the lagoon.

The lagoon is mostly clear after 4 months treatment.

Trial results
The analysis of the two solid manure piles showed significant differences: the pile that was treated with Penergetic-k had a higher nitrogen content and a lower pH-value. The carbon-nitrogen ratio was ideally balanced.
Initially, a reduction in ammonia was observed. However, as the old load of slurry was then converted, the ammonia levels remained approximately the same. This conversion took about 4 months after which time ammonia levels went down in favour of ammonium, which now was available as a stored nutrient. As expected, the volume of dry matter was also reduced during the trial.
In conclusion, it has to be noted that the Penergetic products improved the quality of the liquid and solid manure effectively. The result of this trial was distinctly satisfactory for the Beaver Meadow Farm and they will continue to use Penergetic.

Werner Saurer

Werner Saurer puts his heart and soul into farming. This becomes obvious when walking through his meadows and fields, when looking into his cattle shed and listening to what is important to him. However, he not only loves farming, he is also an expert in all aspects of it, including the business side. Like many others he noticed that the new type of suffers from a few big problems: the low rate of decomposition of the slurry itself, the problem of sedimentation layers forming, perhaps of greatest concern putrefaction and the formation of biogas in the containers which are usually closed tightly. Up to now, time- and cost-consuming mechanical agitation has been the only solution. However Werner Saurer has discovered another effective method – Penergetic-g slurry activator.

He explains the many advantages that can be confirmed, first hand, by every farmer who uses Penergetic-g.
1. The slurry conversion happens faster, it becomes more liquid and the usual sedimentation layers are significantly reduced.
2. With the cost for electricity constantly on the increase Werner Saurer now saves a significant amount of money, because the cost of agitating the slurry exceeds by far that of Penergetic-g.
3. From an ecological perspective, the slurry is converted into an outstanding fertiliser. This latter point is demonstrated in a particularly impressive way by Werner Saurer, during early spring he spreads the slurry on his winter barley that was seeded in the previous autumn. At the time of spreading the slurry, the crop already stood 10 to 15 cm high in the fields. the crop did not suffer at all and went on to grow exceptionally well in the following months.

From crusty floating layer (1) to homogenous wholesome fertilizer (4)

Penergetic posesses the active properties of oxygen and starts to work at exactly the point where the processes of life in the slurry can be reactivated. Putrefactive bacteria are reduced and the oxygen in the slurry is aerobically activated. In a short space of time the oxygen-producing and breathing biomass is brought to life. Micro-algae are created and change the colour of the slurry towards dark green and the activated bacteria make the slurry homogenous. Naturally, what makes the farmer happy is above all: the existing floating layers and sedimentation layers are broken down. This means that energy intensive agitation can be reduced to a minimum. One of the nicest side effects is the reduction of odour. In particular, farmers who are based close to residential areas are often asked why their slurry “does not stink any more”. The use of Penergetic-g therefore pays off for every farmer. The resultant well rotted slurry provided a valuable nutrient source for plants, thereby enabling the quantity of synthetic fertiliser purchased to be reduced.

According to tests by Dr. Prestele, from the Agricultural Department of Laufen (town in Germany), using slurry that is treated aerobically already saves approximately 31 kilogram net of nitrogen per hectare. Fortunately the amounts of Penergetic that have to be applied to achieve these results are extremely low. After the initial application of approximately 1 kilogram per 100 cubic metres, one can change over to the regular application where just 5 grams per livestock unit and week is necessary. The value of 1 cubic metre of slurry is 3,83 Euro of which 2,14 Euro are for phosphates, potassium and other mineral substances. The remaining 1,69 Euro concern the entire share of nitrogen, consisting of organically bound nitrogen at a value of 0,72 Euro, ammonia and ammonium at a value of 0,97 Euro. There are numerous other benefits that could be referenced in support of using the slurry preparation Penergetic-g.

Yet, perhaps the best evidence is derived from an examination of actual en-farm result. For example Ramseyer brothers from Palésieux in Switzerland, have achieved a large number of positive test results using Penergetic. On their 142 hectare farm, they have 210 dairy cattle and approximately 150 beef cattle. In 2002 a new slurry tank with a capacity of 20’000 m3 was constructed. In spite of intensive agitation, the slurry had solidifi ed in the centre of the tank. At this point, a representative of the Walser Company, well known in Switzerland as a producer and distributor of fi sh oils, visited the farm and introduced Penergetic-g for slurry, which had recently been added to their product range. After some more expensive agitation trials did not yield any results, the Ramseyer brothers agreed, in February 2003, to carry out a trial with Penergetic-g with Jürg Beerhalter. To start 400 g of Penergetic-g were mixed with lukewarm water in a milk bucket and poured evenly over the slatted floor.

Furthermore, holes were poked into the floating layer with a wooden slat so that the solution could get into the slurry under the crust. A total of 8 kg Penergetic-g were introduced that way. Also, a mobile agitator was used to achieve an even distribution. Towards the end of February / early March the same amount was applied again. And as early as March the fl oating layers had loosened up noticeably so that the agitator was able to move the slurry effortlessly. From early April on it was possible to stir the slurry properly. The Ramseyer brothers kept detailed records, which reveal that they used to have to stir the slurry for 720 hours per annum. Whereas, now using Penergetic-g this has now been reduced to between 150 and 200 hours per annum.

Oliver Bernhard three-time duathlon world champion

Olivier Bernhard drinks AquaKat water

Born in 1968, Olivier Bernhard turned professional at the early age of 17. He has been duathlon world champion three times, was a multiple Ironman winner and has claimed a number of other national titles. For years this world-class professional has been drinking AquaKat water. He says: “I noticed that drinking AquaKat vitalised water speeds up my recovery and also improves the acid-base balance. As a top athlete these advantages are indispensable for me. I would not like to go without this vitalised water anymore.” Olivier Bernhard goes on to say: “As an athlete I have learned to pursue goals. With discipline and persistence. But I have also learned about the power of vision and benefited from the knowledge of others. Exact analysis, a professional evaluation of these and an action plan based on this were the foundation of my development as an athlete. Only in this way was I able to constantly improve my ability to perform even when others called it ‘quits’.

Since 2005 Olivier Bernhard has been involved in coaching other athletes. He wants to pass on some of his valuable experience. But ordinary people can learn from him too:

“In my heart I will always stay true to sport and daily exercise in nature. Among other things because sport can serve as an ideal model for many instances in real life:

• Nowhere is it more obvious that, apart from talent, in order to be successful dedication, passion and the constant strive for improvement are also important.
• Nowhere else does defeat offer such good opportunity to find out about the reasons for it (and one’s own share in it).
• Nowhere else is the need for alternating between stress and recovery more obvious – we always need both for our development.”

It was a total stroke of luck for Penergetic that this sports specialist has been observing the quality of AquaKat water for years.

Olivier Bernhard is not just a professional sportsman and coach; in his career he also closely considers important issues about energy. He teaches for example that:

• Sensitisation of energy levels (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual)
• How can I learn energy exchange on an emotional, mental, spiritual, physical level?
• How can I control my energy balance in everyday life with my newly trained consciousness?
• Stress relief from exercise – how do hormones influence my daily routines?
• The power of total dedications
• Don’t be satisfied with your current status quo – strive for a constant expansion of your comfort zone

Olivier Bernhard is a happy family man and father and he can see in his children every day that humans are “animals of movement” not “sitting down animals”. Another reason to be active.

The French Navy

The French Navy has tested the AquaKat technology in their Toulon base. The aim was to stop the massive problem with limescale deposits within the water supply of the naval base, because water consumption was very irregular. Approximately 27 m³ cold water are needed there daily, on average 23 m³ daily plus a maximum of 8 m³ of warm water (5 m³/day on average). In principle, it has to be said that the AquaKat technology cannot change the chemical composition of water. The AquaKat does not take effect directly in the water, i.e. nothing is added to or taken out of the water. What the AquaKat changes is the water structure.

Without AquaKat: 1cm lime had to be taken away after 8 months

With AquaKat: 6 months after installation

This is reflected in a changed crystallisation behaviour (dissolving capacity of the water). Still, the AquaKat can change certain parameters in the water in its overall effect. However, this has more to do with substances that are already in the water or deposits from pipe walls being re-dissolved than with a chemical change. Once these re-dissolved substances, which sometimes are reflected in the measured values, are flushed out of the pipe, the measured values go back to normal.

It is therefore recommended to flush closed systems from time to time in order to remove the substances that were dissolved form the system by the AquaKat. Only then could an expensive and elaborate crystallisation analysis illustrate which changes, even towards spring water-like structures, the AquaKat has caused. Clear evidence for the improvement of relevant values can be seen in the test carried out by the French Navy. The measurement records also show that temporary re-dissolving occurred in the pipe system, which explains occasional anomalies in the measurements. As soon as the pipes went back to a “clean” state, the general tendency remains that of improved water.