Ron,
We know from much experience that maize (corn) cobs are fine as a fuel
in TLUD stoves, and the char comes out very nicely. The cobs can be
used whole and placed vertically in the TLUDs, and put some smaller
pieces on top for the starting.
Cob density is not high like wood, so the total energy released (over
time period) is less. So perhaps the users will want slightly larger
fuel chambers. Nice that cobs tend to be clean and not dusty and dried
in the field (or easily dried).
It will be good to hear maize cob stories from others.
Paul
Paul S. Anderson, PhD aka "Dr TLUD"
Email: [email protected] Skype: paultlud Phone: +1-309-452-7072
Website: www.drtlud.com
On 8/13/2013 1:54 PM, Ronal W. Larson wrote:
List:
Anyone have any data on using corn cobs in char-making stoves? The supply
would seem to be large and likely low cost..
Ron
_______________________________________________
Stoves 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/stoves_lists.bioenergylists.org
for more Biomass Cooking Stoves, News and Information see our web site:
http://stoves.bioenergylists.org/
_______________________________________________
Stoves 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/stoves_lists.bioenergylists.org
for more Biomass Cooking Stoves, News and Information see our web site:
http://stoves.bioenergylists.org/
