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Woodgas generation to power internal combustion engines

Is anyone interested in this topic ? If so have a look at this link. This is an entirely practical idea, a carry over from German research I think and adopted widely during the 2nd WW by both blocks, and here in NZ and OZ. This design is an updated version with added advantages and easy to build with some plumbing, soldering, brazing, and fitting skills. I want to get together a small group to build and test one on a stationary engine to generate standby power for perhaps my house, or anyones !
This design was put together for the US Dept of Energy. Perhaps they will need it soon !

http://www.gengas.nu/byggbes/executive_summary.shtml

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Permalink Reply by Don A on August 26, 2008 at 20:10

Hi Geoff, I am interested in the project - do you have any materials already - also metal construction facilities - I have contacts with the fabrication department at MIT so may be able to help.

cheers
Don

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Permalink Reply by Geoff Cox on August 26, 2008 at 21:03

Thanks Don, I don't have any materials yet but do have a small group. My garage/shed would be suitable to work in. I have seen on this site someone in Auckland who has a working plant powering his small factory (30kw) but have had no reply from him. I'll try again.

I have been offered a Subaru car engine for the project. My local mechanic is interested too.

You can email me direct at bigblukiwi@gmail.com so we can chat. or Skype bigblukiwi

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Permalink Reply by Don A on August 27, 2008 at 10:56

Hi, have just had an email from my brother in Dunedin - he has the gasifier working - see photo - I will get more details from him.
To quote his email

"Couple of rainy days and look what happensssss...... gasifier prototype pops out the shed yee haa... look mum flames, it goes, much happiness. now to cyclone and filter and we are cooking on gas. "
cheers
Don