[Gasification] The New New Fuel

[Katahdin Energy Works]

Given the fact that the moisture level of the woody feedstock is one of the
single most important factors in extracting the energy from it; I'm guessing
that it takes less energy & TIME to grow hay; let it dry in the sun , gather
and compress it into bales; than it does to reduce the moisture in wood.
Wood harvested in Winter has a lower moisture level than in spring when the
sap rises.  Wood chips vs. hay/low shrubs...which is 'best'?

Frank J. Heller, MPA
KATAHDIN ENERGY WORKS
12 Belmont St.
Brunswick, ME 04011-3004
207.729.6090
http://mysite.verizon.net/fjheller/

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:gasification-bounces at listserv.repp.org] On Behalf Of Benjamin
Domingo Bof
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2007 12:43 PM
To: Discussion of biomass pyrolysis and gasification
Subject: Re: [Gasification] The New New Fuel

Toby ; to dry firewood is possible to use waste heat of gasifiers and
exhausts gases. Is very good to show where is possible to obtain hard wood
higher content of energy. Remember clearing forests to avoid wild fires.
  Regards; Benjamin

Toby Seiler <seilertechco at yahoo.com> escribió:
  Bob,