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Wood Gasifier – Manufacturing Optimzation is Finally Complete!

by Jfedock on June 15, 2013

in Gasifier Build

x Bookmark Wood Gasification Update I know it has been long over due, but I have finally dedicated my self fully toward this project.  I spent a good amount of time (~15 hrs) this week working on this design.  I know believe I understand how to assembly this gasifier, the next steps will be to [...]

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Wood Gasifier Design – How to design for manufacturing

by Jfedock on June 6, 2013

in Gasifier Build, Topics of Interest, Updates

x Bookmark Wood Gasification Design Update I am sure everyone is wondering what is going on with the gasifier project and why I haven’t been updating as frequently. Well, the honest answer is life happened … Last update I was heading out of town for a business trip. When I returned home I was asked [...]

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Handbook of Biomass Downdraft Gasifiers for Engine Systems

May 20, 2013

x Bookmark Free Gasifier Design Manual I wanted to let everyone know about this “gasifier design handbook” that I found in Google books. It is public domain now so I have decided to make it available on my website. It will give you a very compressive overview of Wood Gasification design and operation. The best [...]

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Gasifier Progress Update – Consulting Service Feedback

May 11, 2013

x Bookmark I wanted to give everyone an update on my progress as it has been a few weeks since I last posted. I have been very busy with some personal responsibilities, but have managed to find time to work on finishing the gasifier plans. I have been recently been contacted by multiple people that [...]

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Wood Gasifier Manufacturing Layout – John Fedock’s Modifications

March 31, 2013

x Bookmark Wood Gasification – Manufacturing Plan   I have finally finished updating the manufacturing layout to reflect the changes that I made to Larry's original design.    Now that I have finished the Layout I will begin work on the complete set of manufacturing plans.     To download the Full PDF just click [...]

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Gasifier Hearth – Mold Construction Update

March 29, 2013

x Bookmark Inner Hearth Concrete Mold   I was able to finish building the inner piece of the mold for the refractory hearth.  The outer surface of the concrete form created below will define the inner surface/ profile of the refractory hearth (since it is a mold you have to think about in reverse) .  [...]

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PowerItYourself.com’s Project Discussion Forum is now ACTIVE!

March 29, 2013

x Bookmark I finally was able to fix the forum plugin on my website.  Not sure exactly what happened, but after reinstalling the simple press plugin I believe the problem is now fixed..   I would like to take a few minutes to describe my vision for the forum.  I hope use the forum to [...]

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Gasifier inner hearth casting mold construction

March 7, 2013

x Bookmark Construction Update I wanted to give  you a quick update on my progress thus far.  Even though I haven't posted in a few weeks I have been working on the gasifier hearth's mold.       I am just about finished with the welding of the outer mold that serves to define the [...]

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My DIY Refractory cement materials have arrived The Wood Gasifier Build Begins!

February 16, 2013
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x Bookmark The Wood Gasifier build begins! Today I picked up the materials for the high temperature refractory cement mix that will be used to create the inner hearth of the gasifier.   I have selected to make this component out of a high temperature refractory because it will be exposed to 1200-1500F air in [...]

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How to make high temperature ceramic refractory cement hearths!

February 15, 2013
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x Bookmark How to make your own high temperature refractory cement! Today, i'd like to talk about high temperature refractory cement.  What is refractory cement? well its basically a cement that is composed of some sort of high temperature ceramic or clay.   This special type of cement is used to make molds for metal [...]

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