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Originally Posted by Ahmabeliever
Thanks for that reply.
I think my problem with gas technology is that regulations don't allow the average Joe to install or maintain it.
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"Steam engines are cheaper, simpler, quieter, and more reliable than many other kinds of engine. But a steam engine needs large quantities of water, in addition to fuel and all the parts it has in common with a gas-powered engine. As a result the power-to-weight ratio of steam engines (plus supplies) is low. That's why we rarely see steam engines used in applications where the weight matters"
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I'm also interested in seeing how simply a woodgas unit could be made, ie gas you can use safely without corroding parts - clean....
How much equipment needed to use this for fuel, wouldn't every wood have different chemicals that may need addressing/scrubbing?
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I don't know about modern steam engines, but the old ones took a lot of oil & oiling for moving parts; not sure if that's a drawback for you or not.
You can power any gasoline internal combustion engine with woodgas.
Here's a video & link you might find helpful & fun: >>
Wood gas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
