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Frank,<br>
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To know the actually power as a calculate number MIGHT not be so
important. But conversations and comparisons need to be in the right
ballpark about how pwerdul a stove is. <br>
<br>
In the case of the "tea-test", the info in the 6 boxes needs to be
the same except for one variable that is being studied. And there
will be some level of fire power that is to be held constant (unless
that is the variable being studied). Also, when another variable is
changed, the impact might be be seen in the "power level" that is
expressed a how much faster or slower the pot came to boil
(therefore the use of the closk/watch.).<br>
<br>
Paul<br>
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<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Doc / Dr TLUD / Prof. Paul S. Anderson, PhD
Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:psanders@ilstu.edu">psanders@ilstu.edu</a>
Skype: paultlud Phone: +1-309-452-7072
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 12/11/2017 11:58 PM, Frank Shields
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<p><font size="+1">Very funny Paul. <br>
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<p><font size="+1">I don't think knowing the thermal power is at
all important. Ask the s/he using the stove what thermal power
they want. What?! and I have always wondered if changing the
thickness of the pot is best to control the heat. Thick walled
pot and more seconds to heat the task. But certainly no number
is needed nor possible. <br>
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<p><font size="+1">Regards</font></p>
<p><font size="+1"><br>
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<p><font size="+1">Frank <br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 12/11/17 9:23 PM, Paul Anderson
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Frank,<br>
<br>
Your USE of the 6-box system is the clearest explanation that I
have read. Your comments put it into practical perspective.<br>
<br>
Philip Lloyd's comment about wanting to know the thermal power
is correct. And you can overcome that with a watch that shows
seconds. Record the time-to-boil. Record it in Box 5 or 6,
right? <br>
<br>
And it certainly could be useful for Michael's needs. Or for
teaching science under a tree in rural Africa.<br>
<br>
**** joke: Michael teaches at the college. but if he was
studying there, this could become known as student's
tea-test (Ouch!) ***<br>
<br>
Paul<br>
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<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Doc / Dr TLUD / Prof. Paul S. Anderson, PhD
Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:psanders@ilstu.edu" moz-do-not-send="true">psanders@ilstu.edu</a>
Website: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.drtlud.com" moz-do-not-send="true">www.drtlud.com</a></pre>
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<p><font size="+1">Hi Michael, Stovers;<br>
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<p><font size="+1">This is a good example where the 6-Box
system would be useful. <br>
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<p><font size="+1">Set up the system so it makes good tea. The
process is to control the variables and modify one at a
time to improve the process. There are lots of steps you
can do but would take some time, test methods and a little
equipment. All simple but not good at this time. Once you
have a good fuel, good technique, and can produce a good
cup of tea I suggest the following:</font></p>
<p><font size="+1">Box-1) Observe the fuel for size, moisture,
cleanliness etc. <br>
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<p><font size="+1">Box - 2: Record the process loading the
combustion chamber.</font></p>
<p><font size="+1">Box- 3: Record the combustion chamber;
stove model etc.</font></p>
<p><font size="+1">Box-4: Establish info regarding the
utensils used; metal, size, heavy-light etc.</font></p>
<p><font size="+1">Box-5: Record the process; stirring, amount
of water, amount of tea, sugar added etc.</font></p>
<p><font size="+1">Box-6: Determine a good repeatable
Completion Point. Perhaps water just starts to boil or i
can hold my hand on the side of the pot for just one
second.</font></p>
<p><font size="+1">You need to know what an improvement would
look like for you. Quicker tea but not care of amount of
fuel. Save on fuel, walk away with less manipulation, air
quality, amount of char left, quality of char produced,
etc. Whats important is what the end user decides
important. <br>
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<p><font size="+1"> <br>
</font></p>
<p><font size="+1">Now all steps are controlled and should be
repeatable. You can change one Box at a time and see if
that improves the process. Use dryer wood or stir more
frequently. Use a lighter pot or less water. Add wood more
frequent in smaller quantities - try to get the best
conditions. <br>
</font></p>
<p><font size="+1">Because no-one else is doing the same
system you will not be able to compare to other systems.
But you might be able to improve your own. And there are
lots of measurements for the fuel that can be made (not
described here) but use simple test methods and no need
for a real lab. Perhaps just some basic equipment. <br>
</font></p>
<font size="+1">Frank</font>
<p><font size="+1">Gabilan Laboratory<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 12/11/17 6:24 PM, Michael N
Trevor wrote:<br>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Lets
look at this another way.</div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"> NO
lab, <br>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">NO
equipment</div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">How do
I test? <br>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">I
thinking how well it cooks my tea is a good tool<br>
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