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The aim is to detail the specifications of the IJsbliksem Reactor for energy storage applications.

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Open Source IJsbliksem Reactor: Dual-Chamber Corona Discharge Electromagnetic Energy Storage System - Technical Specification v1.0

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The aim is to detail the specifications of the IJsbliksem Reactor for energy storage applications.
Developed dual-chamber architecture for alternating charge/discharge cycles
Utilized 50kV DC corona discharge in ionized gas with tungsten-copper electrodes
Integrated vertical concrete towers for reactor housing and power conditioning
Documented configurations for economic and transmutation applications
Achieved 203.5 kW energy density per tower in a 50m configuration
Estimated a round-trip efficiency of 62% with response times under 200ms
Demonstrated neutron flux of 8.85×10¹⁹ n/cm²/s capability for Am-241 transmutation

Abstract

This repository contains the complete technical specification of the IJsbliksem ("Ice Lightning") Reactor, a revolutionary dual-chamber electromagnetic energy storage system utilizing controlled corona discharge technology for utility-scale applications. Key Technical Innovations: Dual-chamber architecture: Paired charge/discharge chambers operating in alternating 90-second cycles (45s charge, 45s discharge) enabling continuous output without interruption Corona discharge storage: 50kV DC corona discharge in ionized gas (air/argon) with 100 tungsten-copper needle electrodes per chamber Energy density: 203.5 kW per tower (50m configuration), scalable to 203.5 GW per km² with 1m tower spacing Efficiency: 62% round-trip efficiency with <200ms response time Integration: Vertical carbon-fiber reinforced concrete towers (50m-500m) combining reactor housing, wind turbine foundation, and power conditioning Configurations: 50m (Economic): 10 dual-pairs, 204.1 kW/tower, ROI 7.0 years 500m (Transmutation): 100 dual-pairs, neutron flux 8.85×10¹⁹ n/cm²/s, Am-241 transmutation capability (11.6% annual burn-up) Defensive Publication Status: This work is released as a defensive prior art publication to prevent patent monopolization of climate-critical energy storage technology. All technical details necessary for reproduction are included. Published under CC0 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication). Intended Use: Reference design for climate mitigation infrastructure Basis for Harmonie Certified deployment (anti-elite-capture governance framework) Public domain foundation preventing fossil fuel industry patent capture Related Identifiers: IP.com Prior Art: To be added upon IP.com publication Harmonie Governance Framework: URL Citation: Vanwingh, M. (2026). Open Source IJsbliksem Reactor: Dual-Chamber Corona Discharge Electromagnetic Energy Storage System - Technical Specification v1.0. Zenodo.

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