Books from the Biomass Energy Foundation e-mail Catalogue

Biomass energy and particularly biomass gasification is a field where publications are often difficult to find. The aim of this foundation is to make available information on biomass at reasonable prices. Some of the newer releases and current titles are listed here along with an order form. They will also make available at $0.15/page other papers from our extensive library of technical papers on gasification dating back to the turn of the century. They also act as a clearinghouse to locate technical assistance for biomass projects.

Mail orders to The Biomass Energy Foundation Press (BEFP), 1810 Smith Rd., Golden, CO 80401; FAX 303-278 0560;call 303 278 0558; Shipping: $2.50/book to Canada and Mexico, all other foreign $9/book. 10% discounts on orders for 3 or more books. Distributor inquiries welcomed. Please include check or money order with your order, or we will ship COD.

The following information was provided by Tom Reed at reedtb@compuserve.com.

HANDBOOK OF BIOMASS DOWNDRAFT GASIFIER ENGINE SYSTEMS

T. B. Reed and A. Das Over a million wood gasifiers were used to power cars and trucks during World War II. Recent concern about cost and availability of liquid fuels has reawakened interest in this technology. Yet, after a decade of interest, there are only a few companies manufacturing gasifier systems for specialized applications. The authors have spent more than 12 years working with various gasifier systems, primarily at the Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI). In this book they discuss all the factors that must be correct to have a successful "gasifier power system." Chapters in the book include: Principles of Gasification; Gasifier Designs; Gasifier Fabrication & Manufacture; Gasifier Fuels; Instrumentation & Control; Gas Testing; Engine Adaptation and Operation; Gasifier Systems; Safety & Environmental Factors; and Decision Making. The book was originally conceived as an aid to farmers and mechanics who want to build a "home gasifier" to power generators, pumps, tractors and mills. However, it has expanded far beyond that scope to be a major reference for anyone interested in producing power from wood and biomass wastes. 200 pp ... $25.00

FUNDAMENTAL STUDY AND SCALE UP OF THE AIR-OXYGEN STRATIFIED DOWNDRAFT GASIFIER

T. B. Reed, M. Graboski and B. Levie. In 1980 the Solar Energy Research Institute initiated a program to develop an oxygen gasifier to make methanol from biomass. A novel 1 ton/day gasifier was designed and studied for five years at SERI on air and oxygen. Now a 25 ton/day gasifier has been operated on both air and oxygen. This book describes the theory and operation of the two gasifiers in detail and also discusses the principles and application of gasification as learned in eight years by the author-gasifier team. Initially published by DOE with lavish illustrations. 250 pp...$25.00

CONTAMINANT TESTING FOR GASIFIER ENGINE SYSTEMS

A. Das Long engine life and reliable operation requires a gas with less than 10 mg of tar and particulates per cubic meter (10 ppm). The simplified test methods described here are adapted from standard ASTM and EPA test procedures for sampling and analyzing char, tar and ash in the gas. 32 pp.$8.00

TREES

Jean Giono, 1953. While we strongly support using biomass for energy, we are also very concerned about forest destruction. This delightful true story says more than any sermon on the benefits and methods of reforestation. 8pp...$1.00

TREE CROPS FOR ENERGY CO-PRODUCTION ON FARMS

Anyone interested in using biomass for energy should know about the enormous potential for raising trees along with food crops as an energy source. This book is reprinted from a conference held by the Solar Energy Research Institute, convening experts in this field to evaluate potential crop species and to examine practical systems for the economical production of energy from wood species. 260 pp ... $20.00

GENGAS: THE SWEDISH CLASSIC ON WOOD FUELED VEHICLES

English translation, (SERI-1982), edited T.Reed, D. Jantzen and A. Das, with index. This is the "Old Testament" of gasification, written by the people involved in successfully converting 90% of transportation of WW II Sweden to wood gasifiers. Valuable practical and theoretical information. 340 pp.... $25.00

PRODUCER-GAS: ANOTHER FUEL FOR MOTOR TRANSPORT

Ed. Noel Vietmeyer (The U.S. National Academy of Sciences-1985) A seeing-is-believing primer with historical and modern pictures of gasifiers. An outstanding text for any introductory program. 80 pp ... $8.00

FUNDAMENTAL STUDY AND SCALEUP OF THE AIR-OXYGEN STRATIFIED DOWNDRAFT GASIFIER

T. Reed, M. Graboski and B. Levie (SERI1988).290 pp ... $25.00

CONTAMINANT TESTING FOR GASIFIER ENGINE SYSTEMS

A. Das (1989).32 pp ... $8.00

TREE CROPS FOR ENERGY CO-PRODUCTION ON FARMS

260 pp ... $20.00

STATE-OF-THE-ART FOR SMALL SCALE GAS PRODUCER-ENGINE SYSTEMS

A. Kaupp and J. Goss. (1984) Updates GENGAS and contains engineering data indispensable for the serious gasifier projects. 278 pp ... $25.00

GASIFICATION OF RICE HULLS: THEORY AND PRAXIS

A. Kaupp. Applies gasification to agricultural residues in addition to rice hulls. 303 pp ... $25.00

WOOD GAS GENERATORS FOR VEHICLES

Nils Nygards (1973). Translation of recent results of Swedish Agricultural Testing Institute. 50 pp. ... $4.00

THE PEGASUS UNIT: THE LOST ART OF DRIVING WITHOUT GASOLINE

Niels A. Skov and Mark L. Papworth. Detailed drawings of various gasifiers and systems from World War II. 80 pp ... $15.00

BIOMASS TO METHANOL SPECIALISTS' WORKSHOP

Ed. T. B. Reed and M. Graboski. Expert articles on biomass to methanol, the clean liquid fuel for the 21st century. 331 pp ... $30.00.

CONSTRUCTION OF A SIMPLIFIED WOOD GAS GENERATOR

H. LaFontaine and F.P. Zimmerman (1989). Over 25 drawings and photographs on building a gasifier for fueling IC engines in a Petroleum Emergency. Originally published the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) , RR28.68 pp ... $10.00