[Gasification] Can small wood-gas systems lower rural energy costs?

[David G. LeVine]

On 10/20/2012 04:28 PM, eric roy wrote:
> Hi,
>
> These projects looks great, but I'm curious, if you can improve 
> reliability and efficiency just by lowering the  moisture content in 
> the feed, then how come these types of systems don't incorporate a 
> hopper design that would help dry feed stock? Such as by recapturing 
> the heat from the exhaust or the heat from the engine's radiator.
>
> Thanks
> Eric

Actually, some do.  Look for the term "Monorater" (IIRC) for one good 
example.

Dave  8{)

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