My simple gasifier, running a engine.

[TommeyLReed]

This is a experiment on a 1kw generator using wood gas to power the unit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_jbJySB5fo

Tommey Reed

[Poit]

That is really nice Tommey.... so I know exactly whats going on here, its a run of the mil gasifier hooked up to a bubbler (to get rid of the tar and icky stuff that screws up engines) then straight to the generator... I like it!!

A second bubbler would be great! ... i wonder if you put 3 bubblers, would it slow the performance much??

[TommeyLReed]

I found that a bubblier acts also as a cooler too, as you may know the wood gas needs to be cooled down before entering the engine.
That is also why its very small, and did not need a heat exchange in the system
I plan to build a 10kw bio-mass generator gasifier system this summer.

Tom

[Poit]

I was planning on doing what you did... but I was discouraged by all the down sides ... i.e damaging the generator with tar and other stuff .... burning the wrong bio mass.... etc etc...
http://www.fao.org/docrep/t0512e/t0512e06.htm

With the setup that you have, does the engine suffer any ill effects? or you don't know because not enough time has elapsed yet?

I would be keen to know if by simply having one or two bubbliers, it would prevent any damage to the generator?? your input would be much appreciated.

[gdez]

I was wondering if anyone has thought of using an hho electolyzer to help add efficiancy and eliminate some of the problems that are associated with the tar entering the genset. I have asked a few questions on other parts of the forum and can't seem to find anyone thagts played with idea. Any thoughts?