[Gasification] Getting both heat and char ..... was Re: Where is Everyone?

[Doug]

Hi Paul, Rolf and Colleagues,

Rolf and I have previously discussed this project in detail, or at least 
as far as one can go when there are no $$, expertise, or investors 
willing to risk their shirt. Dreams and opportunity need a lot of effort 
to materialize, and not all of this can be done with written 
instruction. The more than daunting task of this project is to prove the 
ceramic marble dust firing process, not to make charcoal, even if it is 
a potential supportive income. To do this even as a trial will require 
some $$ and access to a willing skilled metal worker. Proof of concept 
will then enable potential investors to face reduced risk. Making 
charcoal is a tonnage process, and the pyrolysis gas volumes more 
consistent with a commercial refractory application, so that has to be 
seen as a second stage project.

Without any doubt about what does what or how, this project can be made 
to happen given we now have SKYPE as an aid.  I can suggest a way 
forward, and will think about details as I get outside right now to 
start dropping another of my Eucalyptus plantation. It's firewood time 
in NZ. Always priorities for one mans  time!

Will return later today to continue.

Doug Williams.






On 05/01/17 05:09, Paul Anderson wrote:
> Dear Doug and Rolf,
>
> I have also read Rolf's description of why he wants the heat.   I 
> support the concept and will assist as best I can.
>
> My message is mainly to Doug.  I was learning from you, Tom Reed, and 
> others when I got started in 2001 with gasification, with eventual 
> focus on what is now TLUD micro-gasification.   So I am still a 
> newcomer and I appreciate further instruction.
>
> Terminology has always been an issue, and I want to be sure that I am 
> understanding your message below.  I insert my comments and questions 
> below.