I have very much enjoyed seeing your designs for woodgas stoves. I have a few questions perhaps you can address when you get a chance:
1. The woodgas potters stoves (circa 2006) seem very artistic and functional. Have they had much success in the field?
2. What design elements do you feel are most successful at controlling woodgas generation? Have you found that adding a control for primary air supply is beneficial?
3. How much does heating the secondary air supply help combustion?
4. Are any of these designs being readily adopted in the field? If not, what is holding them back?
I am a Naturalist and Environmentalist contributing to Environmental Sustainability, Climate-resilient development, Sustainable Development Goals, Disasters resilience, Biochar, Rural stoves, Water Resources and Agriculture. Author of 40 books, having 100+ innovations/designs. Had been to Afghanistan, Indonesia, Kenya, Uganda, Bangladesh, South Korea, China, Thailand, France, Norway, Canada, Germany, Switzerland and travelled extensively in parts of 18 states in India. Worked with International Organisations, Governments and NGOs. Alumni of IIT Bombay, with qualifications in Earth Sciences, Geography and EIAs.
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Dr. Reddy,
ReplyDeleteI have very much enjoyed seeing your designs for woodgas stoves. I have a few questions perhaps you can address when you get a chance:
1. The woodgas potters stoves (circa 2006) seem very artistic and functional. Have they had much success in the field?
2. What design elements do you feel are most successful at controlling woodgas generation? Have you found that adding a control for primary air supply is beneficial?
3. How much does heating the secondary air supply help combustion?
4. Are any of these designs being readily adopted in the field? If not, what is holding them back?
Thanks,
Ray Garlington