[Gasification] Gasifier Automation Circuitry for Sale

[doug brethower]

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On Sun, 23 Jan 2011 06:47:13 -0600, Greg Manning <a31ford at gmail.com> wrote:

> Greetings List(s).
>
> (This posting is both a note, and a question, see below).
>
>
> I've finalized the electronics needed to automate the control of a  
> gasifier.
>
> The functions include:
>
>  1) Fuel movement into the gasifier.
>
>  2) Fuel delivery problem detected, shutdown (& alarm).
>
>  3) Over draw alarm. (adjustable set point)
>
>  4) High Limit (heating application)
>
>  5) Demand / Idle Cycle (heating)
>
>  6) Cyclic "Cleaning Cycle" (heating)
>
>  7) Digital Water Temperature (heating)
>
>
> I'm looking at ordering a supply of pre-manufactured boards, that I would
> simply populate and assemble.
>
> The circuit board can be ordered populated, in motive or heating  
> designs, OR
> un-populated as a bare board, that you would add the required components  
> to.
>
>  Heating will also work in motive, BUT motive will NOT work in heating,
> unless the additional components are added to the board.
>
> Included with each board will be a complete schematic for both versions,  
> a
> parts list, and suggested sources (by quantity, not a referral) for parts
> required, application notes, and "do's and don'ts".
>
> The fuel transport sensors are included with a pre-populated board (both
> versions).
>
>
>
>
> Is there any interest from the communities for these ?
>
> (Should I go into production ?? ) I'm thinking of ordering 15 boards,
> etched, coated, and silk-screened, I need 5 of these boards for internal
> sales, the other 10 would be for sale to list members. (for now).
>
>
>
>
> The only "add-on's" that one would need are:  a case, power cord, cables  
> to
> the sensors (18/2 or 16/2 cabtire SJO),  High Limit control, Setpoint
> (Run/idle) control, Vacuum setpoint overdraw control. (the last three  
> items
> are basically specialty switches from industrial controls, and are ONLY
> needed for the heating version).
>
>  All the add-on's  can be had at the local level from electrical and  
> heating
> supply houses.
>
>
> I have no set price as yet, but would assume the populated circuit board
> would be UNDER, $ 350.00 US dollars, (heating version, motive version  
> would
> be considerably less).
>
>
> Alternatively, the entire unit can be ordered, complete with case,  
> cables,
> and add-on sensors included. (No price at this time).
>
>
> Greg Manning,
> Canadian Gasifier Ltd.  (http://www.cangas.ca)
> Building Hi-Performance Gasifiers, Since 2001
>
> Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
> 1 (204) 726-1851
>