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Post by colinsaengdara on Jan 11, 2014 14:44:32 GMT -8
Pinhead I started a new thread in experiments/results for brainstorming possible solutions to fine particle emissions. I have enough ideas swimming around my little brain that I'm sure there are some solutions out there. If the fine mineral particles are being lumped into the same category as soot and creosote laden ash from diesel and dirty stoves, then 1) I think we need to research the scientific literature that proves that they present the same danger, and 2) we should actively seek simple passive solutions to the problem so that particle emissions don't kill rocket stove technology before it has a chance to develop into acceptability. I think it's entirely possible that the fine mineral particles that result from rocket stoves actually buffer the carbonic acid that develops from CO2 loading in the oceans. It may not be the same animal that is linked to health issues in urban areas etc. Anyway, new thread is here: donkey32.proboards.com/thread/1071/addressing-particle-emissions-invitation-brainstorm |
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Post by matthewwalker on Jan 17, 2014 10:25:40 GMT -8
Hey gang, just thought I would let you all know I received an amazingly encouraging email out of the blue this morning regarding the new regs. One of the regulators I had the opportunity to get to know in DC let me know that he had a conversation with the EPA staff responsible for the new regs. While the EPA staff hadn't previously been aware of our technology, they are now. Not only that, but in preparing the state's official comments to the EPA regarding the proposal he is including language referencing RMHs in hopes that they will be officially recognized. There is also mention of a test lab working on a protocol for our burners, which is really the first huge hurdle we all need to get together on and overcome.
On that note, I posted my fueling protocol for Peter's batch stove before the event. It would be great if those of you who are running J tubes regularly for heat could start thinking along the lines of a fueling protocol. We need to come up with a guide to help these good folks run these in testing in an appropriate manner.
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Post by grizbach on Jan 17, 2014 10:59:03 GMT -8
Awesome news Matt!
The powers that be should be made aware that Lopez labs has already done some testing.
My batch box stove replaced my J last year. It was about a 5.75" system. I burnt 40" branches in it at a rate of 12"/hr.
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Post by pinhead on Jan 17, 2014 11:00:05 GMT -8
That's great news Matt.
Though it does seem strange to me that we need government recognition and approval at all. But I guess that's just my libertarian bent.
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Post by Donkey on Jan 18, 2014 1:03:26 GMT -8
Sweet!!
Right on Matt!
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Post by 2tranceform on Jan 21, 2014 6:55:32 GMT -8
That's great news Matt. Though it does seem strange to me that we need government recognition and approval at all. But I guess that's just my libertarian bent. I agree  . Although, this may be the first step to getting rockets into the regulated areas. By the way......Great work Matt! |
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Post by soloman42 on Jan 29, 2014 19:38:25 GMT -8
Does anyone know what the volume of gas flow if from the exhaust, of say a 6 in exhaust pipe of the Rocket Heater? Tegmart makes a device that produces 15 watts power output off a wood stove for charging batteries. If an air filter system from a Hepa filter vacuum (hoover upright)was hooked up would it be able to handle the airflow? (Providing I put a quiet dc 12volt motor on it) Perhaps 15 watts 5v would be enough to power that electrostatic thingy you guys were talking about?
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Post by endrunner on Jan 31, 2014 20:46:43 GMT -8
We submitted a project to kickstarter to try to raise the funds just to get new procedures written for rocket heater testing. These procedures can then be part of the EPA guidelines. Alas they turned the project down. Was not "artistic and design" related to them. We have thought about doing a project on Indiegogo, but it take so much time to get the word out and get people to contribute.
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Post by coyotestove on Feb 5, 2014 19:32:12 GMT -8
Newbie guy here: looking to build a RMH into strawbale greenhouse for winter veggies in a veerrry cold zone of the northwest... can anyone answer whether the epa requires "listed" stoves in non-residential areas? Thanks for a really interesting site, lots of great information on RMH builds- !! the interest in this technology is gaining traction...
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. Although, this may be the first step to getting rockets into the regulated areas. 