[Gasification] new small diesel engines from china

[Kevin Chisholm]

Dear Tom
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Miles" <tmiles at trmiles.com>

>
> It sounds like "buyer beware" in the low cost genset market. Add to that 
> the
> complications of getting clean gas from a "low cost" gasifier and you have
> part of the story behind many failed small scale gasification projects.
>
Yes, indeed!! China seems to be going through the same growing pains as did 
Japan early after WW2. It seems that the Chinese Government would acquire 
rights to manufacture a particular engine, and then, many Factories would be 
set up all over China to make what was ostensibly the same engine. With 
different Management, work force, materials, Quality Standards, etc, product 
quality can vary tremendously. There are indeed true horror stories about 
how dreadful some of these engines are. On the other hand, there are indeed 
"happy ending" stories also. It is important to know the quality 
characteristics and standards of the Manufacturer of the specific engine 
being purchased.

There are many different types of gasifier system designs, and different 
qualities of construction. It is important that the Customer purchase a 
system that is appropriate for his desired end use. A gasifier system 
suitable for fueling a stove system may not be appropriate for fueling an 
engine.

Best wishes,

Kevin