<p dir="ltr">Just to add a voice. </p>
<p dir="ltr"> If such acronym are as confusing in the developed world, imagine the effects in the developing world were reading is still limited. Worse still, we tend to treate such publications for gospel truths. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Nolbert. </p>
<div class="gmail_quote">On 28 Feb 2016 05:45, "Paul Anderson" <<a href="mailto:psanders@ilstu.edu">psanders@ilstu.edu</a>> wrote:<br type="attribution"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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Dear Char-Makers,<br>
<br>
I agree with Kelpie's comments below about the name Kon Tiki
referring to a specific char-maker (or its immediate
derivitives.). <br>
<br>
I really like that the "Flame Cap" name accurately describes the
generic TYPE of char-maker. <br>
<br>
In the same way, "Migratory Pyrolytic Front" (MPF) is the best brief
description of that is occurring in TLUD stoves. <br>
<br>
Beware of the "trendy" tendency to use some acronym. ANY acronym
requires a translation or explanation. Just because "TLUD" has
gained (slowly) some acceptance since its inception in 2005 does not
mean that it is a natrual name. And ANY acronym tends to invite
confusion. The ESMAP reports (2014 and 2015) use the word
"Loading" for the "L" which actually stands for "Lit" (as in
"ingnition", not placement of fuel). <br>
<br>
Newcomers to stoves issues who only read one publication
(excecutives, politicians, etc.) will see the ESMAP wording and will
unwittingly repeat the error in their high circles. There is little
that I or anyone can do to counteract the error presented in a
widely distributed publication by a major organization. The fact
that the GACC is a co-sponsor of that publication reflects on
inadequate proof-reading (or worse). The fact that a prominent
group of people authored that publication indicates that their grasp
of TLUD background is deficient. Aprovecho is also guilty of
misusing the TLUD acronymy, but that report is not so widely read
(except maybe by those who wrote the ESMAP report?).<br>
<br>
People should not be changing the TRANSLATION of an acronym.
Example, Intelligent Business Machines is NOT the same as IBM (the I
is for International). And a BLT sandwitch does not contain
balogna, liverwurst or turkey. And TGIF refers to Friday.<br>
<br>
For that reason, I want to discourage Kelpie and others from
repeatedly putting forth some acromyms such as TFIG or TFOD or
whatever, especially because Flame Cap is a great name for the
technology, and much more memorable than a 4-word combination. <br>
<br>
Paul (still in Haiti until 1 March)<br>
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<pre cols="72">Doc / Dr TLUD / Prof. Paul S. Anderson, PhD
Email: <a href="mailto:psanders@ilstu.edu" target="_blank">psanders@ilstu.edu</a>
Skype: paultlud Phone: <a href="tel:%2B1-309-452-7072" value="+13094527072" target="_blank">+1-309-452-7072</a>
Website: <a href="http://www.drtlud.com" target="_blank">www.drtlud.com</a></pre>
<div>On 2/25/2016 12:55 PM, Kelpie Wilson
<a href="mailto:kelpiew@gmail.com" target="_blank">kelpiew@gmail.com</a> [biochar] wrote:<br>
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<div>Somehow it seems perhaps due to my comments on this
list, some people have gotten the impression that I am
against the Kon Tiki kiln or the name Kon Tiki. This is
not true. I believe that everyone gets to name their own
version of a kiln. It is part of the fun and Kon Tiki is
a delightful name. I think this wonderful name has
helped to publicize the technology and it has become
very widespread. Excellent work and congratulations to
Hans Peter and Paul for the functional and beautiful
designs they have created and to Kathleen Draper and the
Ithaka Institute for bringing this technology to many
places around the world. <br>
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<div>My only purpose for this discussion was to propose
that we should not use "Kon Tiki" as the generic term
for the flame cap kiln technology. This technology is
new to most of us (though obviously people in Japan and
elsewhere have been using some version of this forever).
My reason for this proposal is because I want a name
that describes the operating principle, like Flame Cap
Kiln. This is a technical term. Not the best choice
perhaps if you are disseminating a new kiln or stove and
you want it to catch on with the public, but very
necessary if you want to encourage further development
of the technology amongst a group of innovators.</div>
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<div>Let us celebrate all the designs, names and creative
efforts of this community.</div>
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<div dir="ltr"><i>Ms.Kelpie Wilson<br>
<a href="http://www.wilsonbiochar.com" target="_blank">Wilson Biochar
Associates</a></i></div>
<div dir="ltr">Email: <a href="mailto:kelpiew@gmail.com" target="_blank"><a href="mailto:kelpiew@gmail.com" target="_blank">kelpiew@gmail.com</a></a><br>
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