-----Original Message----- From: Bienvenido Sarria [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2001 11:22 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: information request
November 13, 2001 To Whom It May Concern: My name is Bienvenido Sarria, I am a professor and researcher at the Center of Energy and Environmental Studies, at the University of Cienfuegos, Cuba. Our center is responsible for the development and implementation of alternative technologies in the area of energy and management in rural areas of the country taking into consideration the characteristics of the area and its natural resources. In various parts of our country we have several kinds of biomass available to use as a energy source for different process and the communities. Recently, we were given a task to develop a Pilot Plant to burn rice husk using Fluidized Beds technology. The intention is to use the rice husk available in the area to reduce the consumption of conventional fuels in the drying process of the rice and to produce electrical energy for the community where the rice plantations are located. Besides reducing the environmental impact this will also increase the employment positions available and will improve the living conditions of the area. This technology could be introduced in several communities in Cuba and Latin America where the biomass from agricultural crops are widely available, e.g. wood chips, sugar cane bagasse, among others. During the literature review we found that your organization, VITA, is a non-profit organization that support people working on technical problems in developing countries called VITA. From VITA webpage we understand that it offers information and assistance aimed at helping individuals and groups to select and implement technologies appropriate to their situations. Since we work in the area of energy and management we would like to know: Is there a possibility to have access to some relevant information for this specific project? Is there a possibility to have some financial support to develop this technology? Should we refer to some other person and/or organizations? Sincerely, Bienvenido Sarria _________________________ Dr. Bienvenido Sarria CEEMA, University of Cienfuegos CUBA, CP 59430 _______________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Messenger Comunicaci—n instant‡nea gratis con tu gente. http://messenger.yahoo.es --- Request Posted: vwww.vita.org/inquiry/ Volunteers in Technical Assistance ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Universal Inkjet Refill Kit $29.95 Refill any ink cartridge for less! Includes black and color ink. http://us.click.yahoo.com/Vv.L9D/MkNDAA/ySSFAA/FGYolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Please do NOT send "unsubscribe" messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
