Re: GAS-L: Continuous small gasifier diagram?

[Arnt Karlsen <arnt@c2i.net>]

Tom Blackburn wrote:
> 
> Dear Graeme and list members,
> 
> Last year I spent hundreds of hours building, studying and modifying a
> gasifier for the purpose of turning sawdust and wood chips into producer gas
> to power an IC engine coupled to a 7.5 kw generator.  The finished unit
> pre-dries the mixture, automatically feeds the gasifier and rakes the ash
> out on a continuous basis. This unit produces a clean blue flame within 3
> minutes of ignition from a propane torch. My project has been sitting on a

..inside 3 minutes is not bad.  How far down, 2 minutes, 1 minute?
Does it look like something anywhere near 
http://skyboom.com/arnt/ssrcolor.gif ?
Now stored in a 20' freight container.
Lights up in about 1/2 a minute from fan start and torching.
Next time I'll try to light it using (tobacco!) cigarettes 
thru the air nozzles.

> trailer, outside, with a tarp over it, for almost a year now. My Y2K
> enthusiasm has waned and our electric rate is 8.4 cents per kwh!
> I don't have any plans for this unit, but if anyone would like to discuss

..I thought this is what we were supposed to discuss here in the
Gas-List?
Sharing experiences and knowledge...

> some of the problems I encountered and overcame, I would be willing to do so
> privately. Also, this gasifier needs a good home. Probably someone who likes

..I'm in Stavanger, Norway.  Where are your gasifier?

> to tinker. If anyone wants to chat, I can be reached at;  tomb@snowcrest.net
> 
> Regards,
>             Tom C. Blackburn

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