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Eastern Illinois University uses the GEK PowerPallet to educate students about gasification. They have set up real time gas detection to analyze the wood gas while running the system. In this ~9 minute video, they walk through their experiences with start-up and running the PowerPallet and how it fits with their intentions to sustain their energy needs from local resources from consistent energy sources. They are investigating a variety of their local feed stocks with the system and are looking into larger scale projects at their Renewable Energy Center (http://www.eiu.edu/sustainability/eiu_renewable.php)
"Dr. Jerry Cloward, an Assistant Professor in the School of Technology at Eastern Illinois University, talks about the School of Technology's Gasifier Experimenter's Kit."
In this video, they show a good shot of the way we recommend sampling the wood gas from the system. In order to ensure that condensate does not foul the analyzer equipment, attach a long copper coil in between the sampling port and the analyzer. It is recommended to include a small trap right before the gas analyzer. If you do have condensate, this can be collected for analysis as the liquid fraction by other means. |
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George Markt&Russ Lanchance, PhD West Point, NY thermal imaging camera |
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Ethan's GEK fabrication and research project at Appalachian State Univ. |
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Analysis of GEK wood gas with GC at Mississippi State University |
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Grants Pass, OR |
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Many more of our universities and research partners listed here: http://gekgasifier.com/gasification-store/gekbek-users-research-educational-institutions/
Links for educational groups:Choosing a Project: If you don't have any equipment yet, its best to match your GEK system with your educational goals. (We recommend contacting us at sales@allpowerlabs.org to ask about our current lead times so that we can be sure to get you set up before your semester starts).
GEK Sizing Guide: The GEK comes in two different sizes according to the size of the reduction bell and its corresponding output for electrical applications. You will want to chose the size that fits the range of power demand of your end use
Fabricate, Assemble, and Operate the GEK systems: To get an idea of how you and your class room will be interacting with the equipment, you will want to check out our instruction and operation manuals.
Facilities: We get many questions about where to set up the GEK Gasifier and PowerPallets for research purposes. Some things that you may want to consider:
Projects and other helpful links:
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