Wood Gasifier/Generator, Condensers E10

[@tonysparapani3077]

I like that you explain things as you go. That is much better content than someone who doesnt speak.

[@whathappensintheshed]

Thanks, I missed your comment, yeah just sharing it, I find it helpful when others do it too, cheers

[@plhworkshop]

This is an epic build, I really hope it works as well as it looks. Very well done, can't wait to see it run!!!

[@whathappensintheshed]

Thanks mate, me too,

[@dieterschneider6034]

Thank you for your videos, which really keep me on the edge of my seat. I'm also inspired by your attention to detail, your precise, clean, and structured way of working. Here’s a thought regarding potential contamination in your excellent condenser solution. The small stones in your tar-cleaning condenser should be chemically inert, thermally stable, and resistant to wear to prevent gas stream contamination and to support tar removal. Could you clarify exactly which type of rock you are using? Based on my rusty English skills and your explanation, I recall that you may have sourced the nearest available stones from the hardware store or those lying around your house. My suggestions for suitable materials are: Quartz, Basalt, Granite: Stable, non-reactive, and heat-resistant, but a bit hard to source. Firebricks (Chamotte) and Corundum (Aluminum oxide): Fire-resistant and chemically stable, though quite expensive. Pumice and Zeolite: Porous stones that offer a large surface area, which improves tar adsorption. You should avoid stones like limestone or pyrite-bearing rocks, as they can release CO₂, sulfur, or other contaminants that may reduce the quality of the producer gas and affect combustion. I would very much appreciate hearing your thoughts on this consideration. Thank you for providing feedback in one of your highly insightful analyses. Best regards from Switzerland.Dieter Schneider

[@whathappensintheshed]

@@dieterschneider6034 thank you for your feedback much appreciated, I hadn't really thought much about the stones, main thing I'm after is thermal mass, the stones I'm using are quarried tumbled hard rock, hmm something to think about, thanks for letting me know, cheers

[@mazdalorean]

Beautiful work. I love to see the patience, skill, and thought you have put into the project. I always look forward to seeing your updates. Thanks for the show. Joe

[@whathappensintheshed]

Thanks mate

[@andrzejbakun1750]

@@whathappensintheshed how do you plan to filter the gas

[@whathappensintheshed]

@@andrzejbakun1750 There will be a straw / foam filter after the condensers, cheers

[@Tina-di4lx]

Looks like you had some fun with is project.

[@CNCmachiningisfun]

Looking good, as always. I use stones in my gasser, just as you have here. Sure enough, they help to separate the water from the gas, while starting the cooling process. Ultimately, you could use those stones as a sort of weed control system, as I wood imagine that nothing wood want to grow around them, once they are fully laden with used woodwatts :) .

[@whathappensintheshed]

Thanks mate, I hope the stones won't get too dirty, easy to clean, one way to find out, cheers

[@Tina-di4lx]

You could make a circle cutting jig for those diameters you hand cut. Saves time adds accuracy / precision

[@whathappensintheshed]

Yes you're not wrong, I might have come up with something in future, cheers

[@jhonj9552]

you do nice work man , looking forward to seeing the unit running 👋

[@Tina-di4lx]

I liked your schematic. Helpful Thanks Man.

[@whathappensintheshed]

Thanks, no worries

[@mrglasecki]

Outstanding detail 😎

[@whathappensintheshed]

Thanks mate

[@bobbylong4443]

Cool with the stones I would put them I a pipe just a smaller than the other pipe that way when cleaning you just slide it out from bottom of pipe without taking the top lose

[@whathappensintheshed]

Thanks mate, that's a good idea, cheers

[@fabiofarias9266]

Já estou ansioso aguardando o funcionamento desse gaseificado, parabéns pelo trabalho

[@jerryweaver2247]

Nice build. Watching your machine come together is inspiring. I’m collecting parts for my own version today. I’m hoping to run my 86 honda 1100 vtwin with wood gas. So my build is very weight conscious with a target of less than 70 lbs added.

[@whathappensintheshed]

Thanks mate, yes I must admit it weighs a ton, that's funny I have been thinking about a wood gas powered bike, either on back or in sidecar, you should do some videos, cheers

[@imhardatwork]

Very tidy build and another step closer to flare up day/night , one thing i have to say is coming from an engineering family i am the black sheep and cant even draw a straight line to save my life let alone cut one , but one thing i picked up on is , don't use WD40 it isn't a great lubricant my dad used to use bacon fat or lanolin for cutting and tapping and when he was cutting threads with a chaser box on the capstan

[@whathappensintheshed]

Thanks mate, I normally use Sutton cutting fluid, WD40 is convenient and good at removing metal shavings from the cut, cheers

[@ofrigros9979]

Hello I want to ask if Can it be continues? Thank you Very nice work

[@whathappensintheshed]

I think so, but there is always the water spray option if it gets too hot

[@chriskwakernaat2328]

for next time how about this , drill a hole in the middle of the square plates, drill a hole in the saw support you made , put a bolt through and make perfectly round disks that way :)

[@whathappensintheshed]

That's not a bad idea, hmm something to think about, thanks mate

[@robertpoynton9923]

Well done mate. Have you done an overview video of what you it will look like completed ? I'd like to see how you are going to run the mitsy Engin to produce electricity. Also love to see hiw you do a leak test on a system of this size.

[@whathappensintheshed]

Thanks mate, overall video, no. Due to cost increases, learning as I go along, the build is evolving some what, as for the leak test, yeah that'll be interesting, lots of soapy water about, cheers

[@ralphjansen9205]

Again another awesome video. Raining outside so I'm binge watching. Looking for a gasifier for Begasses. (Fire logs made from sugar cane waste) any idea what entry temperature of the gas going into the condenser is likely to be ? Is it worth harvesting for hor water?

[@whathappensintheshed]

Thanks, rough guess, around 300 ish, did consider using waste heat to heat water, but it'll be a long run from gasifier to hot water tank, which is solar heated, cheers

[@ur_quainmaster7901]

You mentioned the pivots on the condensers for emptying out the rocks... How does that work with the PVC caps at the bottom? Was that just to spray from underneath or did I miss something?

[@whathappensintheshed]

G'day, the PVC caps are there to prevent the stones from falling into the collection vessel below, when you empty the stones the PVC caps come out too, cheers

[@ur_quainmaster7901]

@@whathappensintheshed Cool thanks for explaining!

[@fajile5109]

Do you think you could add a charcoal chamber?

[@whathappensintheshed]

Do you mean for filtration? I guess I could, but there will be a bulk filter after the condensera