[Gasification] Insurance for small demo unit

[Oscar Jimenez Cabeza]

Dear Kevin and gasification colleagues.

...Kevin wrote...: What are the risks and hazards associated with a
gasifier?

It is an interesting and important question, which has not deeply been
addressed, in this discussion list. Fortunately there are some hints coming
from a European project which has been working on this issue.
Not very long ago we had a national workshop addressing this matter,
considering we are also involved in introducing biomass gasification based
technology for heating needs and power generation.
To those who are interested in getting a preliminary deeper insight on risk
and hazards linked to gasification system and also how to deal with them, I
suggest to visit this website: http://www.gasification-guide.eu
If I remember well there is a reference to this project on our gasification
webpage.

Kindest regards.

Oscar.
  

-----Mensaje original-----
De: gasification-bounces at listserv.repp.org
[mailto:gasification-bounces at listserv.repp.org] En nombre de Kevin Chisholm
Enviado el: lunes, 05 de mayo de 2008 10:01
Para: Discussion of biomass pyrolysis and gasification
Asunto: Re: [Gasification] Insurance for small demo unit

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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