[Gasification] Researching a Summer project - PG for ICE

[Kevin Chisholm]

Dear Harmon

On the suggested site, I read:
" A prototype design of the stratified, downdraft gasifier design has been 
developed. The detailed but simple design is described and illustrated in 
Sect. 2; however, it has not been widely tested at this time. The reader is 
urged to use his ingenuity and initiative in constructing his own wood gas 
generator. As long as the principle of airtightness in the combustion 
regions, in the connecting piping, and in the filter units is followed, the 
form, shape, and method of assembly is not important. "

Has anyone actually built a gasifer of this design? Does anyone know how 
well they work? Were they designed to work on wood or charcoal fuel?

Would anyone know how long an engine could be expected to run with gas from 
this gasifier, if fueled as recommended?

Would anyone know how effective the gas cooler and gas cleaning system were?

Best wishes,

Kevin



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Harmon Seaver" <hseaver at gmail.com>
To: "Gasification" <GASIFICATION at listserv.repp.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 11:04 AM
Subject: Re: [Gasification] Researching a Summer project - PG for ICE


>   Have you looked at the gengas page?
> http://www.gengas.nu/byggbes/index.shtml
>
> On 5/14/06, Michael Redler <redlerm at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>>   I've been going through John and Martin Cash's book on producer gas for 
>> motor vehicles. I'm trying to collect as much information as possible 
>> before taking a stab at a gasifier for fueling a generator. My father is 
>> a welder and has an abundance of materials, including 55 gal drums.
>>
>>   My only problem is that I'd like to see less schematic representations 
>> and get my hands of some real prints with dimensions.
>>
>>   Can someone chime in here and give me some direction?
>>
>>   (BTW) I know there is more involved than simply fabrication. I've 
>> listened carefully to past discussions and the variables associated with 
>> the process.
>>
>>   I am not deterred.
>>
>>   Thanks!
>>
>>   Mike
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>
> -- 
> Harmon Seaver
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