Factor e Farm Power Infrastructure Problem Statement - Revision history

Howard V. Agnew: /* 2012 Needs for Factor e Farm */

2011-09-19T07:48:03Z

2012 Needs for Factor e Farm

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	=2012 Needs for Factor e Farm=		=2012 Needs for Factor e Farm=
	*Factor e Farm is committing to developing the pelletizer, gasifier burner, steam engine, inverter, induction furnace, and motor/generator in 2012 - on site.		*Factor e Farm is committing to developing the pelletizer, gasifier burner, steam engine, inverter, induction furnace, and motor/generator in 2012 ''on site''.
	*Haying equipment harvests pellet feedstock, which is pelletized in the pelletizer, burned in a gasifier burner, passed through a heat exchanger, and runs a modern steam engine. The latter is coupled to an electrical generator.		*Haying equipment harvests pellet feedstock, which is pelletized in the pelletizer, burned in a gasifier burner, passed through a heat exchanger, and runs a modern steam engine. The latter is coupled to an electrical generator.
	*The other route is the [[Tiny Tech India]] solar concentrator, for applications with modern steam.		*The other route is the [[Tiny Tech India]] solar concentrator, for applications with modern steam.

Howard V. Agnew: /* Immediate Needs for OSE Shop 2011 */

2011-09-19T07:46:31Z

Immediate Needs for OSE Shop 2011

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	=Immediate Needs for [[OSE Shop 2011]]=		=Immediate Needs for [[OSE Shop 2011]]=
	#First, a stove needs to be installed for heating. We can accomplish space heating and water heating using [[Gasifier Burner Stove]]s; we are currently procuring plans from this source - for a 95% efficient spiral heat exchanger gasifier stove, which features downdraft gasification, updraft combustion, and downdraft heat exchange. Since this won't be built in time for winter, we are considering pulling our former stove out of the old workshop, or having one produced by Sweiger if we have resources to do so.		#First, a stove needs to be installed for heating. We can accomplish space heating and water heating using [[Gasifier Burner Stove]]s; we are currently procuring plans from this source - for a 95% efficient spiral heat exchanger gasifier stove, which features downdraft gasification, updraft combustion, and downdraft heat exchange. Since this won't be built in time for winter, we are considering pulling our former stove out of the old workshop, or having one produced by Sweiger if we have resources to do so.
	#If this stove can run a steam generator, then we could generate electricity at the same time. This is not going to be done prior to Nov. 15, construction end, but may be done soon thereafter.		#If this stove can run a steam generator, then we could generate electricity at the same time. This is not going to be done prior to the planned Nov. 15 construction end, but may be done soon thereafter.
	#We are considering Nickel Iron lifetime-design batteries - which can also discharge fast, and run welders - so we don't have to run an on-~~demend~~ generator. Both single and three phase, scalable inverters are desirable for this to happen.		#We are considering Nickel Iron lifetime-design batteries - which can also discharge fast, and run welders - so we don't have to run an on-demand generator. Both single- and three-phase scalable inverters are desirable for this to happen.

	=2012 Needs for Factor e Farm=		=2012 Needs for Factor e Farm=

Howard V. Agnew: /* Introduction */

2011-09-19T07:43:57Z

Introduction

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	=Introduction=		=Introduction=

	Factor e Farm operates off-grid, with a 1400W peak bank of solar panels and a 20kW battery bank, with 2 3kW inverters. We run Power Cubes and a 20kW ST Generator for welder and plasma cutter power, as well as for powering all ~~hydrauilic~~ devices.		Factor e Farm operates off-grid, with a 1400W peak bank of solar panels and a 20kW battery bank, with 2 3kW inverters. We run Power Cubes and a 20kW ST Generator for welder and plasma cutter power, as well as for powering all hydraulic devices.

	=Improvements=		=Improvements=

Marcin: /* Immediate Needs for OSE Shop 2011 */

2011-09-19T04:51:48Z

Immediate Needs for OSE Shop 2011

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	=Immediate Needs for [[OSE Shop 2011]]=		=Immediate Needs for [[OSE Shop 2011]]=
	#First, a stove needs to be installed for heating. We can accomplish space heating and water heating using [[Gasifier Burner Stove]]s; we are currently ~~going to get~~ plans for a 95% efficient spiral heat exchanger gasifier stove, which features downdraft gasification, updraft combustion, and downdraft heat exchange.		#First, a stove needs to be installed for heating. We can accomplish space heating and water heating using [[Gasifier Burner Stove]]s; we are currently procuring plans from this source - for a 95% efficient spiral heat exchanger gasifier stove, which features downdraft gasification, updraft combustion, and downdraft heat exchange. Since this won't be built in time for winter, we are considering pulling our former stove out of the old workshop, or having one produced by Sweiger if we have resources to do so.
	#If this stove can run a steam generator, then we could generate electricity at the same time. This is not going to be done prior to Nov. 15, construction end, but may be soon thereafter.		#If this stove can run a steam generator, then we could generate electricity at the same time. This is not going to be done prior to Nov. 15, construction end, but may be done soon thereafter.
	#We are considering Nickel Iron lifetime-design batteries - which can also discharge fast, and run welders - so we don't have to run an on-demend generator. Both single and three phase, scalable inverters are desirable for this to happen.		#We are considering Nickel Iron lifetime-design batteries - which can also discharge fast, and run welders - so we don't have to run an on-demend generator. Both single and three phase, scalable inverters are desirable for this to happen.

Marcin: /* Improvements */

2011-09-19T04:50:14Z

Improvements

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	Several improvements need to be installed for [[OSE Shop 2011]] and the rest of 2011 construction. At the peak of our oily misery - we spent $400 in one month for fuel to power welders and the rest of the grid. We had a population of 10 people at the time.		Several improvements need to be installed for [[OSE Shop 2011]] and the rest of 2011 construction. At the peak of our oily misery - we spent $400 in one month for fuel to power welders and the rest of the grid. We had a population of 10 people at the time.

	Thus, conversion to pelletized-biomass fueled modern steam engines is a high priority for stationary and mobile power.		Thus, conversion to pelletized-biomass fueled modern steam engines is a high priority for stationary and mobile power.

			As an example of power grid optimization - a single 1kW charger running 24/7 could power a 200A welder running 3 hours at 100% duty cycle - based on local biomass crop. Production ergonomics involve zero fuel costs in this scenario, discounting labor of producing biomass pellets from local resources.

	=Immediate Needs for [[OSE Shop 2011]]=		=Immediate Needs for [[OSE Shop 2011]]=

Marcin: /* Immediate Needs for OSE Shop 2011 */

2011-09-19T04:36:45Z

Immediate Needs for OSE Shop 2011

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	#If this stove can run a steam generator, then we could generate electricity at the same time. This is not going to be done prior to Nov. 15, construction end, but may be soon thereafter.		#If this stove can run a steam generator, then we could generate electricity at the same time. This is not going to be done prior to Nov. 15, construction end, but may be soon thereafter.
	#We are considering Nickel Iron lifetime-design batteries - which can also discharge fast, and run welders - so we don't have to run an on-demend generator. Both single and three phase, scalable inverters are desirable for this to happen.		#We are considering Nickel Iron lifetime-design batteries - which can also discharge fast, and run welders - so we don't have to run an on-demend generator. Both single and three phase, scalable inverters are desirable for this to happen.

			=2012 Needs for Factor e Farm=
			*Factor e Farm is committing to developing the pelletizer, gasifier burner, steam engine, inverter, induction furnace, and motor/generator in 2012 - on site.
			*Haying equipment harvests pellet feedstock, which is pelletized in the pelletizer, burned in a gasifier burner, passed through a heat exchanger, and runs a modern steam engine. The latter is coupled to an electrical generator.
			*The other route is the [[Tiny Tech India]] solar concentrator, for applications with modern steam.

	=Notes=		=Notes=

Marcin: /* Notes */

2011-09-19T04:31:04Z

Notes

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	=Notes=		=Notes=
	*Stackable inverter - we need to opensource the equivalent of [http://www.ebay.com/itm/2500W-5000W-Stackable-Power-Inverter-48V-DC-240V-AC-/290591074335?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a893e81f#ht_1701wt_808 this] - search stackable inverter on Ebay if link is broken		*Stackable inverter - we need to opensource the equivalent of [http://www.ebay.com/itm/2500W-5000W-Stackable-Power-Inverter-48V-DC-240V-AC-/290591074335?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a893e81f#ht_1701wt_808 this] - search stackable inverter on Ebay if link is broken
	*[[SolarFire mirror costs in India]]		*[[SolarFire mirror costs in India]] - $2/sq meter
			*TinyTech India reports $140 solar concentrator costs per sq. meter.

Marcin: /* Notes */

2011-09-19T04:29:21Z

Notes

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	=Notes=		=Notes=
	*Stackable inverter - we need to opensource the equivalent of this:		*Stackable inverter - we need to opensource the equivalent of [http://www.ebay.com/itm/2500W-5000W-Stackable-Power-Inverter-48V-DC-240V-AC-/290591074335?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a893e81f#ht_1701wt_808 this] - search stackable inverter on Ebay if link is broken
	*[[SolarFire mirror costs in India]]		*[[SolarFire mirror costs in India]]

Marcin: /* Immediate Needs for OSE Shop 2011 */

2011-09-19T04:25:04Z

Immediate Needs for OSE Shop 2011

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	=Immediate Needs for [[OSE Shop 2011]]=		=Immediate Needs for [[OSE Shop 2011]]=
	#First, a stove needs to be installed for heating. We can accomplish space heating and water heating using [[Gasifier Burner Stove]]s		#First, a stove needs to be installed for heating. We can accomplish space heating and water heating using [[Gasifier Burner Stove]]s; we are currently going to get plans for a 95% efficient spiral heat exchanger gasifier stove, which features downdraft gasification, updraft combustion, and downdraft heat exchange.
	#If this stove can run a steam generator, then we could generate electricity at the same time.		#If this stove can run a steam generator, then we could generate electricity at the same time. This is not going to be done prior to Nov. 15, construction end, but may be soon thereafter.
	#We are considering Nickel Iron lifetime-design batteries - which can also discharge fast, and run welders - so we don't have to run an on-demend generator. Both single and three phase, scalable inverters are desirable for this to happen.		#We are considering Nickel Iron lifetime-design batteries - which can also discharge fast, and run welders - so we don't have to run an on-demend generator. Both single and three phase, scalable inverters are desirable for this to happen.

	=Notes=		=Notes=
	*Stackable inverter - we need to opensource the equivalent of this:		*Stackable inverter - we need to opensource the equivalent of this:
	*[[SolarFire mirror costs in India]]		*[[SolarFire mirror costs in India]]

Marcin: /* Notes */

2011-09-19T02:39:23Z

Notes

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	=Notes=		=Notes=
	*Stackable inverter - we need to opensource the equivalent of this:		*Stackable inverter - we need to opensource the equivalent of this:
			*[[SolarFire mirror costs in India]]