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Dear Kirk</div>
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I think your explanation below about instruments gives a hint that you may be asking about particular sets of instruments, or particular ways of making measurements. I answers your question as a matter of principle and should not be construed as approving any
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When you mention 'computer readouts' I wonder if you mean, for example the raw data generated by a PEMS or LEMS. All the labs I use have such computer logged data but they are nothing like a PEMS system. </div>
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The PEMS is not a WBT of course. I have used them to conduct several other types of test‎. It uses a carbon balance method, which is not accurate during any portion of a test that doesn't not burn the fuel homogeneously. </div>
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<div><b>From: </b>Kirk H.</div>
<div><b>Sent: </b>Tuesday, January 9, 2018 10:57</div>
<div><b>To: </b>Discussion of biomass cooking stoves</div>
<div><b>Reply To: </b>Discussion of biomass cooking stoves</div>
<div><b>Subject: </b>[Stoves] WBT disagrements</div>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I recently asked a question about whether the disagreement with the WBT included the sensors, filters and computer graphing as well as the water boiling portion of the overall test. I have received several responses from Crispin and Xavier
(some off list). From all that was said by them I have assembled an answer: The sensors, filters and computer read-outs are part of the WBT, but not part of the disagreement with the WBT. So this disagreement is with a portion of the WBT test, not all of
it. Also, I believe that Crispin has a second disagreement that questions whether some sensors and setups are able to provide accurate read-outs. I believe that this is a legitimate concern for scientific study, however I also believe in different standards
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<p class="MsoNormal">This is an acceptable answer for me. It is not pro or con to the WBT or any protocol. My question was intentionally neutral. I just wanted to know the extent of the disagreement.
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<p class="MsoNormal">My position on the WBT remains neutral. I use it because it is available for me in a lab, whereas the other protocols are not. The WBT does very well for what I need. It tells me if a change in the stove is helpful or not. Whether or
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<p class="MsoNormal">I believe that Aprovecho (ARC) plays an important part for wood stove development and education and I remain a supporter.
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