[Gasification] Insurance for small demo unit

[Kevin Chisholm]

Dear Dave, John and List

Very interesting.

Insurance companies insure against risk and hazard. If they don't know 
what they are insuring, then they will charge a high rate.

What are the risks and hazards associated with a gasifier? What could go 
wrong that would endanger people or property?

Are the hazards any greater than those associated with a gas fueled furnace?

What Safety Devices could be included, to give the Insurance Company 
comfort, so that they did not have to charge the long rate?

Best wishes,

Kevin

John Webster wrote:
> Dave:
>
> Where are you located? General liability is a must, probably in the 3-5 million range. Cool Ins., Lathim, N.Y. or a guy out of Salt Lake. I can't remember his name, and I'm on the road right now. Insurance should be doable.
>
> yt,
>
> John Webster
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Dave Boyt <dboyt at netins.net>
> To: Discussion of biomass pyrolysis and gasification <gasification at listserv.repp.org>
> Sent: Monday, May 5, 2008 9:07:46 AM
> Subject: [Gasification] Insurance for small demo unit
>
> I am working on a grant proposal for a small (10 kWe) pyrolysis unit that be mounted on a trailer for public demonstrations.  Among the many unknowns is what insurance would be prudent.  Any suggestions as to agencies (other than Lloyd's of London)?
>
> Thanks
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