Re: GAS-L: Wood gasifers, FUEL SIZE

[Reedtb2@cs.com]

John:

Your description sounds good to me.  Keep us posted on results.

Your might size sort on the first run, then not on the second to see if it is 
necessary.  Having a uniform size fuel particle maximizes air and gas flow 
through the bed....

TOM REED

In a message dated 1/27/01 1:06:36 PM Mountain Standard Time, 
jmdavies@xsinet.co.za writes:


> Hi All,
>
> Your advice will be appreciated.
>
> I intend to try out the upward flow gasifier/burner , for heating porposes.
> A small experimental model will be made with tin cans.
>
> As I understand, starting with the burn at the top, the wood will firstly be
> converted to charcoal, then the charcoal will burn at the bottom until
> exhausted.
>
> I have available a pile of wood in about 3 inch lengths, which varies from
> 3/4 " down to 1/4 in diameter.
>
> Would it be best to use it in the mixed form, or to separate it into like
> sizes to be used in different burns.
>
> Thanking you,
> John Davies.