Running a motor on wood

All I'm saying is that the Gasifier is more versatile and has less explosive tendencies. The steam generator requires constant attention, if using a turbine, a governor and valves are required, and multiple turbines require some one with the skill to fixed them.. High pressure steam lines are required. Unless you are a Mechanical/Stationary engineer I would stay away from Steam, Unless you buy a completed unit and someone available to service it. If you want more information on this subject, look up Steam Mechanics on your web search.

I disagree. It could be as simple as connecting an existing boiler to a turbine or motor. Connect your power source (i.e. PMA) and you have power. Create it with safety as your first priority. Set it to release pressure if it exceeds a certain PSI. Assuming you have the proper lines and fasteners that should really be your only concern. If you really want to be safe you could have more then one release/check valve on the system. But maybe when I create my gasifier I'll have another opinion...

A steam engine is high pressure steam, not something most people can put together with out training. A steam fitter and stationary engineers work with this stuff and I have seen first hand what can go wrong when these thing don't work right. We are not talking about the low pressure steam that heats a house. If your looking to apply this to a combustion engine, than you will have major problem as you will end up with water in your lubricating system. As far as turbines go, I hope that your talking about pre-assembled units with limiter switches on them that prevent turbine run away, of which if not controlled can burn out your bearings, as well as damaging your generator if you haven't put a clutch connection on it. Yes I have been doing research on this subject, and it one of the things that I was contemplating to hook up to a Gasifier to remove the heat from the Wood gas vapor (750-850*C) before it goes to an engine. 😐

You absolutely have to cool the gas before it enters the engine :!:. A stream engine is just that; an engine. Whereas a wood gassifier produces the fuel to be burnt by an engine. You are only providing a fuel source for an existing unit which is a much easier solution than building a steam engine and then the unit to do whatever task you require whether it is to produce electricity, drive a well, move a vehicle or operate a saw mill.

My friends, please look into making a gasifier. Not only can you get the fuel for free in some places, but the by product of heat can run your RV fridge/ freezer while its running and then battery power when its not. Also use the residue heat to heat your water or house/both. Look into fuel bladders in order to store your wood gas in, to add pressure you add a heavy board on top. There are mantle lamps out there than can use wood gas. So when your not using the Gasifier to run your truck, Tractor, Generator or to fire up your pottery kiln, you can store it for between times. Now free fuel, many tree servicing companies have to pay fees to dump their shredding's, or you can have them dump them on your drying pad, for free, and then into your year supply storage bin. (Dryer the better). Think about it, I have.

I love the idea- have the u-tube vids on it- i have the shop and engines to try- small engine 1st the the big ones after- this way the wxperimentaion is better- After that Pickup trucks- Also wood like to try electric on a car- Im in the Sarnia area. So im here - who wants to try? -Geo 😉

You can download the FEMA plans for a wood gassifier in PDF form : http://www.woodgas.net/files/FEMA_emergency_gassifer.pdf