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 **Using the [[Charcoal Gasifier]] ,  assuming it can run on the fuel shape, would be doable given the [[TRL]] of that design
 **[[Entrained Flow Gasification]] of the slurry itself would be an interesting route to explore
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=Basics=
*This page aims to outline the development of a workflow for the Production, Storage, and Use of [[Refuse Derived Fuel]] at a small scale
*Although somewhat similar to [[Small Scale Waste Incineration]] , this page aims to mainly use only clean burning materials
*Also care to optimize use as fuel is prioritized over maximizing Variety of [[MSW]] it can process/efficiency

=Equipment=
==Fuel Preparation==
*[[Paper Shredder]] (Preferably one that cam handle a full sheet of [[Corrugated Containerboard]] )
*A [[Paper Pulping]] Setup
**A Bin, Water, and an [[Immersion Blender]] or Drill Bit Attachment should work fine, although more complex setups may be worth looking into
*Potentially a [[Moisture Content Meter]]
*Additives/Binders such as [[Starch]]
*Scissors / a [[Reciprocating Saw]] if cutting pre-shredding is needed, or in leu of a shredder
*Final Pressing Equipment for the Prepared Fuel Mixture Such as
**A [[Paper Log Press]] or [[Paper Briquette Press]]
***Easiest to acquire, especially if a manual device is used, also heavily proven to not be picky)
**A [[Pellet Mill]] / [[Pelletizer]]
***Higher Quality End Fuel, although requires more precise control of [[Moisture Content]] and [[Particle Size]] / [[Mesh Size]]
**A [[Boilie Roller]] / [[Automatic Boilie Maker]]
***There doesn’t seem to be any examples of this being attempted, but using a similar consistency mix, but for fuel instead of [[Fishing Bait]] may work well
***This could get a form factor similar to [[Wood Chips]] or [[Wood Pellets]] , but less picky in fuel properties
***This would almost certainly require usage of a [[Binder]] however
*A [[Solar Solid Fuel Dryer]] would be of use, although not required
*[[Torrefaction]] or Charring into Charcoal may also be useful

==Fuel Use==
*It could be used for a Fire Pit, although use for Heating to Electricity Generation is preferable
*A [[Rocket Stove]] , [[Rocket Mass Heater]] , [[Thermoelectric Stove]] are all good lower cost options
*[[Gasification]] could be done
**Using the [[Charcoal Gasifier]] , assuming it can run on the fuel shape, would be doable given the [[TRL]] of that design
**[[Entrained Flow Gasification]] of the slurry itself would be an interesting route to explore

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