Technical distinctions are critical for transparency, accuracy and for financial projections and calculations. It is disingenuous to potential investors as well to use generic terms. I believe there is a moral responsibility to get it right as well. I strongly reiterate Toby's comment below " continued effort to make alternative energy progress will require even greater technical distinctions, rather than blending terms together as "generic" terms." If terminology is different between countries, clarify which country in definitions.
Kind regards and Happy New Year, Mike -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Toby Seiler Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 9:32 AM To: Discussion of biomass pyrolysis and gasification Subject: Re: [Gasification] Syngas on Wiki_ Tom, Jim was right, I'm working on a machine that is intended to some degree to integrate principles of making synthesis gas, so I have a vested interest in his use of terminology used in marketing his product that, I believe, contributes to a public misunderstanding. I've asked Jim nice many times in the past to consider the differences that Doug, Bill Klein, Greg and many other professionals on this list have explained to Jim and myself years ago. GF (and others) recognize that there is commercial value in marketing the "syngas" claim in addition to the technical correctness issue. Unfortunately with a mushrooming interest in energy issues, many un or under-educated persons have now become part of our various governments and making public policy. Continued use of wrong terminology, now even amongst government officials making policy decisions, eventually affects enterprise large and small. I'm impressed by Jim and his crew's ability to appeal to a large audience of interested, computer literate folks. I wish him success. I don't want this to be harsh or attacking to Jim, but feel that continued effort to make alternative energy progress will require even greater technical distinctions, rather than blending terms together as "generic" terms. Please help to clear up our "english" language version of Wiki defining these gases and their respective machinery. Have a good new years. Toby Seiler Seilertechco _______________________________________________ The Gasification list has moved to [email protected] - please update your email contacts to reflect the change. Please visit http://info.bioenergylists.org for more news on the list move. Thank you, Gasification Administrator _______________________________________________ Gasification mailing list to Send a Message to the list, use the email address [email protected] to UNSUBSCRIBE or Change your List Settings use the web page http://lists.bioenergylists.org/mailman/listinfo/gasification_lists.bioenergylists.org for more Gasifiers, News and Information see our web site: http://gasifiers.bioenergylists.org/
