[Stoves] Fuel and Equivalence Ratio Diagrams

[Thomas Reed]

I recently visited the Bioamss Energy Lab in Golden Colorado where they
discussed all biomass conversion in terms of the "Equivalence Ratio" and the
associated  air/Fuel ratios.  I asked for a fuller explanation and Tom Reed
provided two diagrams which can be found at:
http://bioenergylists.org/en/fuelconversioner 
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Tom explains:

Most of us live in the real world of muddy fuels and facts.  A few live in
the world of theory.  As an inventor, I live on the border between the two.
I have written about and used thermodynamics, but I also know plumbing,
engines etc.  The combination can be powerful.

Most of those who use the REPP sites (fortunately) live in the real world.
However, I think they would like also to have a mental picture of the
theoretical basis of what they are doing to aid their thinking.  It is
important to think "outside the box", but only after you know most of what
is "inside the box". 

I believe it would be useful for the gasification, stove, and possibly other
sites to have access to this simple theoretical background.  I am attaching
two diagrams with explanations of their use that I believe would be
generally very helpful to our real world friends. I'll also post them on our
website.  

Yours truly,

TOM REED          THE BIOMASS ENERGY FOUNDATION