[Stoves] corn cobs and char?

[Paul Anderson]

Ron,

We know from much experience that maize (corn) cobs are fine as a fuel 
in TLUD stoves, and the char comes out very nicely.   The cobs can be 
used whole and placed vertically in the TLUDs, and put some smaller 
pieces on top for the starting.

Cob density is not high like wood, so the total energy released (over 
time period) is less.   So perhaps the users will want slightly larger 
fuel chambers.   Nice that cobs tend to be clean and not dusty and dried 
in the field (or easily dried).

It will be good to hear maize cob stories from others.

Paul

Paul S. Anderson, PhD  aka "Dr TLUD"
Email:  psanders at ilstu.edu   Skype: paultlud  Phone: +1-309-452-7072
Website:  www.drtlud.com

On 8/13/2013 1:54 PM, Ronal W. Larson wrote:
> List:
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>     Anyone have any data on using corn cobs in char-making stoves?  The supply would seem to be large and likely low cost..
>
> Ron
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