Negligiblek's Pyrolysis Empirical Model - Revision history

75.161.59.36: /* Photos of Manufacture and Assembly */

2009-04-05T02:52:12Z

Photos of Manufacture and Assembly

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	Planned test burn for April 4th (one day ahead of promised date)!		Planned test burn for April 4th (one day ahead of promised date)!
			Test Run 00 completed, see below.

	=Test Run 00=		=Test Run 00=

Negligiblek: /* Test Run 00 */

2009-04-05T01:28:19Z

Test Run 00

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	Modeling clay sealed around the water basin lid openings of the cooling coil and the gas output pipe.		Modeling clay sealed around the water basin lid openings of the cooling coil and the gas output pipe.

	~~Far~~ left branch of loop 5 degrees cooler than ~~far right~~ branch of loop: implies circulation in a counterclockwise direction. The loop of the pyrolysis chamber ran about 70 to 75 degrees F in an ambient temperature of about 59 to 61 degrees F.		Middle of far left branch of loop 5 degrees cooler than top branch of loop: implies circulation in a counterclockwise direction. The loop of the pyrolysis chamber ran about 70 to 75 degrees F in an ambient temperature of about 59 to 61 degrees F.

			Far right branch of loop was same temperature as gas output pipe when top temperature was achieved.

	Heated up burn chamber to around 340 degrees F before silver solder would begin to melt, then let cool down to about 130 degrees. Did this cycle five times. A MAPP gas torch was used to apply heat.		Heated up burn chamber to around 340 degrees F before silver solder would begin to melt, then let cool down to about 130 degrees. Did this cycle five times. A MAPP gas torch was used to apply heat.

Negligiblek: /* Things learned from Test Run 00 */

2009-04-05T01:21:29Z

Things learned from Test Run 00

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	*Water level in water basin should be measured before and after		*Water level in water basin should be measured before and after
	*The mass of the water should be measured before and after		*The mass of the water should be measured before and after
			*Temperature of the water should be taken before, during and after.

	[[Category:Pyrolysis Oil]]		[[Category:Pyrolysis Oil]]

Negligiblek: /* Things learned from Test Run 00 */

2009-04-05T01:18:43Z

Things learned from Test Run 00

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	*Steel cap retained heat better than copper did as did the natural clay (pooled water could've partly been responsible).		*Steel cap retained heat better than copper did as did the natural clay (pooled water could've partly been responsible).

	When the copper cooled to 80 degrees F and the steel remained at 164 degrees F. Of course, ~~Specific~~ heats bear this out:		When the copper cooled to 80 degrees F and the steel remained at 164 degrees F. Of course, specific heats bear this out:

	Specific heats		Specific heats of

	Cu: 385 J/(kg*K)		Cu: 385 J/(kg*K)

Negligiblek: /* Things learned from Test Run 00 */

2009-04-05T01:15:24Z

Things learned from Test Run 00

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	*Danny recommended gasket sealer for use next time on the steel cap rated around 400 degrees F.		*Danny recommended gasket sealer for use next time on the steel cap rated around 400 degrees F.

	*Danny also recommended the same ~~time~~ of sealing door used in on-the-wall firehoses rather than the threaded pipe end.		*Danny also recommended the same type of sealing door used in on-the-wall firehoses rather than the threaded pipe end.

	*Ceramic Insulation, steel or ceramic container for pyrolysis chamber are probably best (will check specific heats).		*Ceramic Insulation, steel or ceramic container for pyrolysis chamber are probably best (will check specific heats).

Negligiblek: /* Test Run 00 */

2009-04-05T01:14:24Z

Test Run 00

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	Clearly heard gas bubbling into water basin. Upon the cooling process, clearly heard water draining in pyrolysis device.		Clearly heard gas bubbling into water basin. Upon the cooling process, clearly heard water draining in pyrolysis device.

			Cooling coil temperature only raised 1 to 2 degrees F above ambient temperature.

	After unsealing pyrolysis chamber, found that water had been forced back into the pyrolysis burn chamber.		After unsealing pyrolysis chamber, found that water had been forced back into the pyrolysis burn chamber.

Negligiblek: /* Things learned from Test Run 00 */

2009-04-05T01:05:58Z

Things learned from Test Run 00

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	*Clearly, the temperature found in the literature of 400 degrees C or 752 degrees F for pyrolysis to begin doesn't need to be achieved to get oil from biomass. However, the time involved to get 100th of an ounce of wood to burn without air was significant (five heating cycles over about a 2 to 3 hour period).		*Clearly, the temperature found in the literature of 400 degrees C or 752 degrees F for pyrolysis to begin doesn't need to be achieved to get oil from biomass. However, the time involved to get 100th of an ounce of wood to burn without air was significant (five heating cycles over about a 2 to 3 hour period).

			*Measurements of mass should be taken in grams instead of lbs.
			*Water level in water basin should be measured before and after
			*The mass of the water should be measured before and after

	[[Category:Pyrolysis Oil]]		[[Category:Pyrolysis Oil]]

Negligiblek: /* Test Run 00 */

2009-04-05T01:03:31Z

Test Run 00

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	=Test Run 00=		=Test Run 00=

	Thanks goes out to Danny Garcia and his son: their participation provided an indoors test during a small snow flurry, a laser thermometer to test temperature, and allowed for a quick change out of a leaking water basin.		'''Thanks goes out to Danny Garcia and his son:''' their participation provided an indoors test during a small snow flurry, a laser thermometer to test temperature, and allowed for a quick change out of a leaking water basin.

	Biomass Stock: .17 lbs dry white pine .~~17 lbs~~		Biomass Stock: .17 lbs dry white pine.

	Water basin had to be replaced as it had a leak.		Water basin had to be replaced as it had a leak.
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	Poured all water into water basin, will let set over night in hope oil will collect on top of water.		Poured all water into water basin, will let set over night in hope oil will collect on top of water.

	Weighed the wood again: .16 lbs		Weighed the burnt wood again: .16 lbs

	=Things learned from Test Run 00=		=Things learned from Test Run 00=

Negligiblek: /* Test Run 00 */

2009-04-05T01:02:27Z

Test Run 00

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	Thanks goes out to Danny Garcia and his son: their participation provided an indoors test during a small snow flurry, a laser thermometer to test temperature, and allowed for a quick change out of a leaking water basin.		Thanks goes out to Danny Garcia and his son: their participation provided an indoors test during a small snow flurry, a laser thermometer to test temperature, and allowed for a quick change out of a leaking water basin.

	Stock: .17 lbs dry white pine .17 lbs		Biomass Stock: .17 lbs dry white pine .17 lbs

	Water basin had to be replaced as it had a leak.		Water basin had to be replaced as it had a leak.
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	Far left branch of loop 5 degrees cooler than far right branch of loop: implies circulation in a counterclockwise direction. The loop of the pyrolysis chamber ran about 70 to 75 degrees F in an ambient temperature of about 59 to 61 degrees F.		Far left branch of loop 5 degrees cooler than far right branch of loop: implies circulation in a counterclockwise direction. The loop of the pyrolysis chamber ran about 70 to 75 degrees F in an ambient temperature of about 59 to 61 degrees F.

	Heated up burn chamber to around 340 degrees F before silver solder would begin to melt, then let cool down to about 130 degrees. Did this cycle five times.		Heated up burn chamber to around 340 degrees F before silver solder would begin to melt, then let cool down to about 130 degrees. Did this cycle five times. A MAPP gas torch was used to apply heat.

	Steel cap sealed by teflon leaked oil and gas from pyrolysis chamber. Stopped heating and applied natural clay to stop leaks.		Steel cap sealed by teflon leaked oil and gas from pyrolysis chamber. Stopped heating and applied natural clay to stop leaks.

Negligiblek: /* Test Run 00 */

2009-04-05T00:57:59Z

Test Run 00

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	Steel cap sealed by teflon leaked oil and gas from pyrolysis chamber. Stopped heating and applied natural clay to stop leaks.		Steel cap sealed by teflon leaked oil and gas from pyrolysis chamber. Stopped heating and applied natural clay to stop leaks.

	Clearly heard gas bubbling. Upon the cooling process, clearly heard water draining in pyrolysis device.		Clearly heard gas bubbling into water basin. Upon the cooling process, clearly heard water draining in pyrolysis device.

	After unsealing pyrolysis chamber, found that water had been forced back into the pyrolysis burn chamber.		After unsealing pyrolysis chamber, found that water had been forced back into the pyrolysis burn chamber.