Biomass boiler and steam power - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T07:25:01Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/biomass-boiler-and-steam-power?groupUrl=offgrid&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A110013&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A10219&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYes, I've thought about it bu…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-05-12:4778851:Comment:1100132011-05-12T00:57:17.361ZGeorge Thttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/GeorgeJThurmon
<p>Yes, I've thought about it but here in Fla we also have lots of sunshine so solar may be more practical. It takes time to tend a fire. I've made a few stoves and a good bit of charcoal and it's a time consuming process. The wasted heat was immense so I can see why you would want to utilize it. Are you building in an auto fuel feeding system? In the book Animal, Vegetable, Mineral, a greenhouse in the N/E was mentioned that used a wood stove to heat the soil in the greenhouse. That was…</p>
<p>Yes, I've thought about it but here in Fla we also have lots of sunshine so solar may be more practical. It takes time to tend a fire. I've made a few stoves and a good bit of charcoal and it's a time consuming process. The wasted heat was immense so I can see why you would want to utilize it. Are you building in an auto fuel feeding system? In the book Animal, Vegetable, Mineral, a greenhouse in the N/E was mentioned that used a wood stove to heat the soil in the greenhouse. That was interesting. It was used only in the spring to get an early start on tomatoes. Good luck.</p>
<p>GT</p> I am importing the engine fro…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-05-11:4778851:Comment:1099042011-05-11T22:32:31.110ZRick Stillwagonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RickStillwagon
I am importing the engine from India. It is a major pain in the butt. But once I have it, I have a machine shop where I will be reproducing it in small quantities. The engine is about $3,000.00, I am not sure how much it will be to get it through customs yet.
I am importing the engine from India. It is a major pain in the butt. But once I have it, I have a machine shop where I will be reproducing it in small quantities. The engine is about $3,000.00, I am not sure how much it will be to get it through customs yet. awesome you gotta send pic's.…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-05-11:4778851:Comment:1099022011-05-11T21:26:40.357ZTerry Clarkhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TerryClark
<p>awesome you gotta send pic's. where did you get the engine? if the price is right steam is a good way to go, i have considered it for projects but couldn't find a good engine at the right price.</p>
<p>awesome you gotta send pic's. where did you get the engine? if the price is right steam is a good way to go, i have considered it for projects but couldn't find a good engine at the right price.</p> nice!-
I need to see pics of…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-05-11:4778851:Comment:1095312011-05-11T20:17:04.245ZAdam Shivershttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AdamShivers
<p>nice!-</p>
<p> I need to see pics of this!<br></br><br></br><cite>Rick Stillwagon said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div>The waste will be processed into pellets. The boiler is being designed by a boiler maker and assembled by a certified boiler welder. The engine is a "V" piston 16hp at 150 psi. It will also operate the hammermill and pellet mill via pto. Once the boiler is assembled we will have it inspected. I will use the engine to charge the battery bank when the solar panels are incapable of…</div>
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<p>nice!-</p>
<p> I need to see pics of this!<br/><br/><cite>Rick Stillwagon said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div>The waste will be processed into pellets. The boiler is being designed by a boiler maker and assembled by a certified boiler welder. The engine is a "V" piston 16hp at 150 psi. It will also operate the hammermill and pellet mill via pto. Once the boiler is assembled we will have it inspected. I will use the engine to charge the battery bank when the solar panels are incapable of keeping up.</div>
</blockquote> The waste will be processed i…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-05-11:4778851:Comment:1093732011-05-11T18:51:44.957ZRick Stillwagonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RickStillwagon
The waste will be processed into pellets. The boiler is being designed by a boiler maker and assembled by a certified boiler welder. The engine is a "V" piston 16hp at 150 psi. It will also operate the hammermill and pellet mill via pto. Once the boiler is assembled we will have it inspected. I will use the engine to charge the battery bank when the solar panels are incapable of keeping up.
The waste will be processed into pellets. The boiler is being designed by a boiler maker and assembled by a certified boiler welder. The engine is a "V" piston 16hp at 150 psi. It will also operate the hammermill and pellet mill via pto. Once the boiler is assembled we will have it inspected. I will use the engine to charge the battery bank when the solar panels are incapable of keeping up. Steam to generate electricity…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-05-11:4778851:Comment:1097272011-05-11T17:12:20.096ZTerry Clarkhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TerryClark
<p>Steam to generate electricity, turbine or piston? high pressure or low ? boilers are State Regulated so be careful!</p>
<p>A hot water boiler is easier to control. The temp to the fish tank as well as zone heating in the greenhouse, and a domestic hot water tap for your own drinking water. keep me informed, I can be useful at times, loads of info, also a lic. boiler operator.</p>
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<p>e-mail me directly </p>
<p>Terry</p>
<p>Steam to generate electricity, turbine or piston? high pressure or low ? boilers are State Regulated so be careful!</p>
<p>A hot water boiler is easier to control. The temp to the fish tank as well as zone heating in the greenhouse, and a domestic hot water tap for your own drinking water. keep me informed, I can be useful at times, loads of info, also a lic. boiler operator.</p>
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<p>e-mail me directly </p>
<p>Terry</p> is the yard waste processed?…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-05-11:4778851:Comment:1097122011-05-11T14:36:09.375ZAdam Shivershttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AdamShivers
<p>is the yard waste processed? I know some use a hammermill and a pellet mill in this case. Other solutions?</p>
<p>is the yard waste processed? I know some use a hammermill and a pellet mill in this case. Other solutions?</p>