Construction of a Simplified Wood Gas Generator for Fueling Internal Combustion Engines in a Petroleum Emergency

摘要

This report is one in a series of emergency technology assessments sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The purpose of this report is to develop detailed, illustrated instructions for the fabrication, and operation of a biomass gasifier unit (that is, a producer gas generator, also called a wood gas generator) which is capable of providing emergency fuel for vehicles, such as tractors and trucks, in the event that normal petroleum sources were severely disrupted for an extended period of time. These instructions are prepared in the format of a manual for use by any mechanic who is reasonably proficient in metal fabrication or engine repair. Emergency technology, Wood gasification, Wood gas, Producer gas, Downdraft gasifier, Stratified gasifier, Petroleum, Crisis, Alternate fuels, Internal combustion engines. (jes)