GAS-L: Engines for Producer Gas

["Dr. C. Peacocke" <cpeacocke@care.demon.co.uk>]

Dear Group,

I am trying to find an engine manufacturer who has a sympathethic ear to
the needs of companies and organisations who are looking to buy a few
small-scale engines [up to 1MWe] to run on producer gas, but it appears to
be very difficult, based on stories and comments that I have heard.  My own
experience is that a company will happily sell you an engine and leave the
rest to you if anything goes wrong.

Interest by major companies, e.g Dale, Caterpillar etc., can be varied and
I do not wish to go down paths many others have trodden.

Can anyone recommend an engine manufacturer who will provide the required
level of technical backup in the modification and operation of an engine?
Does anyone  have a detailed, requirement for the gas quality from an
engine manufacturer?  I have seen several ''theoretical'' or "postualted"
values for tars and particulates in the gas for an engine, but has anyone
assessed the exact requirements based on long term operational experience?

I am aware of the limited range of interest on behalf of most engine
manufacturers in Europe.  Can anyone in North America or elsewhere assist
in pointing me to a suitable company?

Thanks,

Cordner

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