Construction of a Simplified Wood Gas Generator for Fueling Internal Combustion Engines in a Petroleum Emergency

Report for Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, D.C.
1989. – 66 p.Abstract
Executive summary
Principles of solid fuel
The stratified, downdraift gasifier
What is a wood gas generator and how does it work?
Introduction
Principles of solid fuel gasification
Background information
Building your own wood gas generator
Building the gas generator unit and the fuel hopper
Building the primary filter unit
Building the carbureting unit with the air and throttle controls
Operating and maintaining your wood gas generator
Using wood as a fuel
Special considerations and engine modifications
Initial start-up procedure
Routine start-up procedure
Driving and normal operation
Shutting down the gasifier unit
Routine maintenance
Operating problems and trouble-shooting
Hazards associated with gasifier operation
Appendices:
Conversion factors for SI units
List of figures
List of tables
Bibliography