[Stoves] Using all the energy when char making

[Francesco Tortorici]

Here is an example of a local mushroom grower that uses a TLUD to
pasteurize straw.  Previously he used propane, but now uses his gasifier
stove.  The biochar produced is "charged" with worm castings and worm tea
that is also a "byproduct' of his mushroom business.

This is an example of of having a need for the heat and the willingness to
try something different.  His operation is small and located on the
Olympic Peninsula of Washington State.


On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 10:54 AM, Frank Shields <frank at compostlab.com>wrote:

> *Stovers,*
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> *Seems there is often a lot of wasted energy that could be used when
> making char that is just flared off. *
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> *I’m thinking the reason is that to convert to electricity one needs 1) a
> very clean syngas 2) an expensive motor and 3) costly up-keep. The
> generator is a onetime purchase with low maintenance.*
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> *So why not use a steam engine to convert the flame to electricity?
> Perhaps not as efficient but all you are doing is heating water so the gas
> need not be as clean as when drawn into an internal combustion engine. *
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> *Thanks*
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> *Frank  *
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> Thanks ****
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> Frank Shields****
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> BioChar Division****
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