[Stoves] Comments about T-LUDs

[Jeff Davis]

Dear Paul,

In regards to charcoal/char produced in the T-LUD:

In addition to increased air velocity and fuel moisture the fuel it self is a 
factor (I believe). For example: my pondscum fireballs left no char only ash 
(I believe). Maybe pondscum and other fuels are carbon anemic? Another 
aquatic fuel I tested some, (I call it pea-soup) smells like burning hair, so 
is that protein?

Also see note below:

Paul wrote,
> Paul says:  While the principle of making the gases (smoke) can be
> illustrated in the cigarette example, I like to think of gasifiers as being
> useful devices that operate with controls.


I bet a small gasifier could be made. Maybe one inch in diameter. Small 
particles for the fuel. Could be used as a candle or small torch.


Jeff



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