Construction of a Simplified Wood Gas Generator for Fueling Internal Combustion Engines in a Petroleum Emergency

Abstract

This report is one in a series of emergency technology assessments sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The purpose of this report is to develop detailed, illustrated instructions for the fabrication, and operation of a biomass gasifier unit (that is, a producer gas generator, also called a wood gas generator) which is capable of providing emergency fuel for vehicles, such as tractors and trucks, in the event that normal petroleum sources were severely disrupted for an extended period of time. These instructions are prepared in the format of a manual for use by any mechanic who is reasonably proficient in metal fabrication or engine repair. Emergency technology, Wood gasification, Wood gas, Producer gas, Downdraft gasifier, Stratified gasifier, Petroleum, Crisis, Alternate fuels, Internal combustion engines.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA208249

Entities

People

  • Gregory P. Zimmerman
  • Harry Lafontaine

Organizations

  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Defense
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Gaseous Fuels
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Ignition
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Liquids
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Medical Personnel
  • Poisoning
  • Producer Gases
  • United States Government
  • Wood Gases

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Nuclear Civil Defense.