watts_bar on Nostr: I haven’t built large scale one yet but I have studied gassifacation extensively ...
I haven’t built large scale one yet but I have studied gassifacation extensively for several years, running model engines off of 5 gallon steel buckets and plan on building a large scale one in the next 12 months. The main problem with gassifacation is the tar buildup. The tar resulting from the gasification process requires more frequent cleaning, and maintenance of components, such as the carburetor and changing of the engine oil. The “drizzler” method somewhat removes the tar problem, preheating the fuel elements,
running through the upper portion of the combustion chamber before actually igniting them. However, the effort involved in the required maintenance lowers your return on investment to a point where it is unfeasible.
All that being said, solar/battery systems are a much more cost-effective way to mine bitcoin. Even in northern climates. Especially if you have the skills to install your own system. Trust me, if you have the skills to build a gasification system, you have more than enough skills to do some basic wiring. I recommend contacting Shawn at hackmyhomestead.com.
Shawn designed my solar system and recommended suppliers that saved me approximately 70% compared to a commercially installed system.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not giving up on gasification as a way to mine free bitcoin! However, the research and development hasn’t happened yet. Gasification is in the hands of a few techie nerds like me who understand that burning wood is a carbon neutral, renewable resource for generating electricity. Although solar is ultimately a polluting technology, it’s backed by big business and government so that makes it cheaper for us to run today.
#gassifacation #solar #hackmyhomestead #shawnmills
#permies
running through the upper portion of the combustion chamber before actually igniting them. However, the effort involved in the required maintenance lowers your return on investment to a point where it is unfeasible.
All that being said, solar/battery systems are a much more cost-effective way to mine bitcoin. Even in northern climates. Especially if you have the skills to install your own system. Trust me, if you have the skills to build a gasification system, you have more than enough skills to do some basic wiring. I recommend contacting Shawn at hackmyhomestead.com.
Shawn designed my solar system and recommended suppliers that saved me approximately 70% compared to a commercially installed system.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not giving up on gasification as a way to mine free bitcoin! However, the research and development hasn’t happened yet. Gasification is in the hands of a few techie nerds like me who understand that burning wood is a carbon neutral, renewable resource for generating electricity. Although solar is ultimately a polluting technology, it’s backed by big business and government so that makes it cheaper for us to run today.
#gassifacation #solar #hackmyhomestead #shawnmills
#permies