[Stoves] pre-mix of wood-smoke with air? and how?

[Jeff Davis]

Dear Martin,

This is only from my experience and study. Others are welcome to object
and I can learn from that!

Martin wrote:
> Is it desirable to pre-mix wood-smoke with air, as it is made in normal
> (e.g. butane-) gas-burners?

Depends on if you are looking for a radiant flame or what is called a blue
flame.

> -What ratio of air to smoke?

ABOUT 50:50. Woodgas varies greatly.



> - What is the desirable temperature of the mix, in order to get in a
> second
> step simply ignited, but not self-ignited before reaching the burner?

It's a good idea to use some of the waste heat to pre-heat the air. Hot
gas or cool gas has been a big subject starting back in 1900 or earlier.


>
> - Is it at all desirable, because possible condensation of smoke could
> diminish the nozzles-diameter by time? Is this condensation possibly only
> a question of temperature?

I try to condense as much as possible. Cleaner gas! Clean gas is good and
wood vinegar in good also.


Jeff



-- 
Jeff Davis

Some where 20 miles south of Lake Erie, USA