[Gasification] Syngas on Wiki_

[Michael E. Mason]

Technical distinctions are critical for transparency, accuracy and for
financial projections and calculations. It is disingenuous to potential
investors as well to use generic terms. I believe there is a moral
responsibility to get it right as well. I strongly reiterate Toby's comment
below " continued effort to make alternative energy progress will require
even greater technical distinctions, rather than blending terms together as
"generic" terms." If terminology is different between countries, clarify
which country in definitions.

Kind regards and Happy New Year,

Mike



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[mailto:gasification-bounces at listserv.repp.org] On Behalf Of Toby Seiler
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 9:32 AM
To: Discussion of biomass pyrolysis and gasification
Subject: Re: [Gasification] Syngas on Wiki_

Tom,
 
Jim was right, I'm working on a machine that is intended to some degree to
integrate principles of making synthesis gas, so I have a vested interest in
his use of terminology used in marketing his product that, I
believe, contributes to a public misunderstanding.  I've asked Jim nice many
times in the past to consider the differences that Doug, Bill Klein,
Greg and many other professionals on this list have explained to Jim and
myself years ago.       
 
GF (and others) recognize that there is commercial value in marketing the
"syngas" claim in addition to the technical correctness issue.  
 
Unfortunately with a mushrooming interest in energy issues, many un or
under-educated persons have now become part of our various governments and
making public policy.  Continued use of wrong terminology, now even amongst
government officials making policy decisions, eventually affects enterprise
large and small.  
 
I'm impressed by Jim and his crew's ability to appeal to a large audience of
interested, computer literate folks.  I wish him success.
 
I don't want this to be harsh or attacking to Jim, but feel that continued
effort to make alternative energy progress will require even greater
technical distinctions, rather than blending terms together as "generic"
terms.  Please help to clear up our "english" language version of Wiki
defining these gases and their respective machinery.   
 
Have a good new years.  
 
Toby Seiler
Seilertechco
 
 
 
 
 
 
    


      
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