[Terrapreta] modified TPI Kiln

[Duane Pendergast]

Morning Sean,

 

That's why we need nuclear energy.

 

http://terrapreta.bioenergylists.org/pendergastcarbon

 

Duane

 

 

To be sure, 'tis better to burn charcoal-as-fuel, than coal, oil, gasoline,
diesel, or any other carbonated fossil fuel.  But, in the race to remove CO2
from the atmosphere and reduce atmospheric GHG levels, though, renewable
biomass energy sources alone isn't up to that task.  Using these versus
fossil fuels will only slow our demise.  Then, this charcoal-in-soil Terra
Preta thing also just simply needs the charcoal.

 

We can't do both charcoal-as-fuel and charcoal-in-soil.  I pick the latter,
with charcoal made in simple kilns, by lots and lots of people, simple
people, who do it because they need energy.  They will see that they can use
the kiln to provide the energy source and will leave the charcoal for the
soil.  If it all works out right, this improves the soil around their homes
(not degrades the air quality) and it will make growing and getting food
easier for them, too.

 

Who can see this grand plan?

 

 

Regards,

 

SKB

 

 

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Gerald Van <mailto:vnkvrdn at yahoo.ca>  Koeverden 

To: Sean K. <mailto:sean.barry at juno.com>  Barry 

Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 2:47 PM

Subject: modified TPI Kiln

 

Sean,

 

I was curious about the modifications you envision to make the TPI Kiln.  (I
have visited the website for it)

 

I see that Radke is using "six-inch diameter disc-shaped catalytic
converters...available from many heating supply dealers"

 

http://iron.wlu.edu/reports/Radtke_Charcoal_Kiln.htm

 

"The next phase of the project will complete the design and build up of the
transportable reactor, the "Clean Charcoal Kiln" (CCK).  It is a
modification of a design from a United Nations, Food & Agriculture
Organization / Tropical Products Institute (UN FAO/TPI) transportable metal
kiln.  The kiln design is retrofitted with an external manifold, which is
used to capture the energetic "producer gas" and prevent the release of the
potent GHG, Methane-CH4."

On 3-Feb-08, at 10:34 PM, Sean K. Barry wrote:





Dear 'terrapreta' list members,

 

Back in December 2007, Erich Knight cited to this list a funding opportunity
with a US Government Grant Program, that is managed by the Wood Education
and Resource Center, a division of the US Forest Service.  Applications for
this grant opportunity are due tomorrow, Monday, February 4, 2008.  I have
attached a copy of their "Request for Proposals" document and a copy of a
near final draft of my application.

 

Part of the grant application process asks applicants to show support for
their project proposals from industry, academia, and other interested
organizations.  I know this is very short notice (the application is due
tomorrow!).  If any of you would review these materials I've attached and if
you think you could write a "letter of support" for my project, sent to me,
then I could attach some "letters of support" with my grant application
submission tomorrow.  I would be very grateful for any help from the members
here.  I would also enjoy fielding any comments from anyone about this.

 

Always Best Regards,

 

Sean K. Barry
Principal Engineer/Owner
Troposphere Energy, LLC
11170 142nd St. N.
Stillwater, MN 55082-4797
(651)-285-0904 (Work/Cell)
(651)-351-0711 (Home/Fax)

sean.barry at juno.com

 

 

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