[Gasification] Researching a Summer project - PG for ICE

[Kevin Chisholm]

Dear Tom

Does the Gasifier at
http://www.gengas.nu/byggbes/index.shtml

work well?

Would you recommend it as a good gasifier design? How long do you think an 
engine would run on gas from it?

Best wishes,

Kevin

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin Chisholm" <kchisholm at ca.inter.net>
To: "Harmon Seaver" <hseaver at gmail.com>; "Gasification" 
<GASIFICATION at listserv.repp.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: [Gasification] Researching a Summer project - PG for ICE


> 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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