[Gasification] CO2 recycling

[Ken Boak]

Toby, Daniel, List

I am working towards the end goal of using a plasma stage as a gas quality 
improver.

I have already conducted some "bean-can" experiments in creating plasma in a 
can of ordinary wood charcoal by applying direct current via a pair of 
carbon arc welding electrodes.

I have two Lister type 6hp diesel gensets and an engine dynamometer, as well 
as the means to produce up to about 30A dc at up to140V for striking and 
maintaining the plasma arc.

I got my second generator installed and running last night for the first 
time.  It's an old, but reliable1952 Lister Startomatic with a 2.5kVA 
alternator.

I will shortly be building a brick built hearth area and flue extraction 
system  for siting the gasifier and exhaust gas heated thermal store - using 
magnetite blocks which should be good for the expected 600C..

Progress has been a bit slow when you are trying to build a workshop, 
laboratory and engine shed from scratch using mainly re-cycled components 
before you can make a start building the gasifier.

Recent photos are here    www.powercubes.com/listers_8.html

When the infrastructure is in place, then we can put some of these ideas to 
test.

I found an interesting site describing Lowe's 1873 carburetted water gas 
technique where oil is sprayed into the hot gas output to increase its 
calorific value.  There is lot of waste vegetable oil and fats available 
which are unsuitable for the biodiesel industry but could be utilised in 
this manner.  Carbon arc rods in vegetable oil or hydrogenated fats is a 
fast way of increasing its temperature and creating a vapour.

http://www.heritageresearch.com/manufactured_gas_C.htm


regards,


Ken Boak