[Terrapreta] Char made made under pressurized conditions?

[scott romack]

Hello,
Someone here needs to get the books here => http:// 
knowledgepublications.com/biomass/biomass_energy_fuels_and_power.htm
(I don't work for them). It shows how to do it with 0 emmissions.  
capturing all solids liquids and gasses (all usable fuels).
I have not read these books yet but will eventually (need money).
Thanks,
Scott Romack


On Mar 28, 2008, at 12:30 PM, Greg and April wrote:

> Thinking about making char, for the past week, and coming to the  
> conclusion that a retort, modified version of:  http:// 
> terrapreta.bioenergylists.org/jattaretort .
>
> The modifications would ( at least ) consist of a roof and chimney,  
> as to contain all the burning biomass, and a stainless steel drum.
>
> While thinking of the modifications, I remembered that someone on  
> the list, mentioned trying to use a water heater, to make a retort,  
> and going over what might be needed to modify the water heater for  
> such use, I remembered that water heaters have pressure release  
> valves, and the question occurred to me, " What would be the result  
> of producing char, under pressurized conditions? "
>
> The more I pondered it, the more the idea intrigued me.
>
> Does anyone know what would be the result of such char production?
>
> Under low pressurized conditions ( say 15-25 psi )?
> Under mid range pressurized conditions ( 25-50 psi )?
> Under high pressurized conditions ( 50+ psi )?
>
>
> One thought, is that distillates would ( at increasing pressure ),  
> have carbon chains of increasing size.
>
> Does anyone else have any idea?
>
>
> Greg H.
>
>
> Greg H.
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