[Gasification] Need for off-grid non-solar electricity where biomass is plentiful

[Jason]

Paul and all,

for some time I have known my IntensiFire technology would be very suitable
for a solid fuel turbine. With combustion temperatures sufficient to melt
stainless steel in a batch burn scenario the carnot efficiency could match
that of a liquid or gas fueled turbine.

A couple of attempts to secure funding have been unsuccessful but I
recently heard discussion discussing the potential supply side rather than
demand side - forestry residue. The calorific value of this forestry
residue in New Zealand is equal to 10% of our electricity generation
capacity but it is uneconomic to recover. I have met with someone that
experimented unsuccessfully with biochar/pyrolysis oil to capture it. I
found a willing ear for my proposal of a wood chip powered solid fuel
turbine to power the chipper, and for transport fuel to get the chip to a
central site where it could be fed into the grid using combined cycle. The
willing ear spoke to his prior funding source and found another willing
ear, so the wheels are turning.

There will be some technical issues to overcome, but I think it is
achievable and an exciting development to be involved with.

It could change the direction of biomass energy projects if it proves
reliable. I will keep pursuing options here in New Zealand, but if you want
to be involved and can see a way to fund such a project please get in
touch. http://intensifire.co.nz/

For your consideration.

Jason Stewart


On Mon, Nov 12, 2018 at 9:31 AM Anderson, Paul <psanders at ilstu.edu> wrote:

> Tom and all,
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> Please guide us (as a start) to understanding the needs and realities of
> off-grid non-solar power where biomass is plentiful.   Are there some key
> links?
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> Low-population, forested high latitude areas (less sunlight) without easy
> boat or train access would seem to be a major geographic region of need.
> Diesel generators seem to dominate the power generation.   What sources
> confirm these statements, how big is the problem (expressed as numbers of
> gensets at what sizes), and what is being done about it, and by whom?
>    (Canadians, please reply with your info.)
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> This should be a significant topic for this Listserv.
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> Paul
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> Doc / Dr TLUD / Paul S. Anderson, PhD
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> Exec. Dir. of Juntos Energy Solutions NFP
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> Email:  psanders at ilstu.edu       Skype:   paultlud
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> *From:* Gasification <gasification-bounces at lists.bioenergylists.org> *On
> Behalf Of *tmiles at trmiles.com
> *Sent:* Sunday, November 11, 2018 1:13 PM
> *To:* 'Discussion of biomass pyrolysis and gasification' <
> gasification at lists.bioenergylists.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [Gasification] APL Gasifier in the Microgrid at the 2018
> Verge Conference
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> Are you in a marine air environment? There are many villages that need
> electricity in low coastal areas..
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> Tom
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