DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF PHILLIPINO GASIFIER

UNDER SUPERVISION OF: SOMA SEKHARA ADIGA PRATISTHIT LAL SHRESTHA

GROUP MEMBERS: BHASKAR DAHAL GAURAV ADHIKARI NEERAJ SINGH SANJAY CHETTRI

OBJECTIVE

To design and fabricate a Phillipino Gasifier that can be useful for a nuclear family.

Introduction
* Gasifier: It is a device that produces gases from the organic materials by the chemical action called Pyrolysis. * Pyrolysis: It is a chemical action that takes place in the absence of oxygen, thus breaking the chemical components of the organic materials into hydrogen and carbon- monoxide.

HISTORY OF GASIFICATION:
* In 1669 Thomas Shirley Conducted Crude Experiments with Carbonated Hydrogen. * In 1788 Robert Gardner Obtained the First Patent with Regard to Gasification. * In 1861 Real Breakthrough in Technology with introduction of Siemens Gasifier. This Gasifier is Considered to be the First Successful Unit.

Design and Process of working of Gasifier

Design of Gasifier depends upon type of fuel used and whether Gasifier is portable or stationary. Gasifiers are classified according to how the air blast is introduced in the fuel column. Phillipino Gasifier is originally developed model in Philippines and it is an updraft Gasifier. This Gasifier has 3 main units: - A combustion unit from where the heat is supplied. - A Pyrolysis unit where the chemical action takes place. - Hood, which is an outlet for gas and here oxygen mixes with hydrogen thus combustion can be achieved.

Picture of Phillipino Gasifier and its components.

2D view of Phillipino Gasifier.

3D view of Phillipino Gasifier

Hood

Feed hole Pyrolysis chamber

Burning chamber

USES OF GASIFIER:
Gasifier can be used as cooking stove and for other domestic purposes. Gasifier can be used as fuel source for internal combustion engines. Gasifier can be used in industries as a combustion unit.

Work accomplished
Study on history of gasification and types of Gasifier. Advantages and drawbacks of each type. Fuel and characteristics. 2D and 3D design of prototype of Phillipino Gasifier.

Work remaining
Fabrication of Phillipino Gasifier. Testing with different types of fuel, efficiency of Gasifier and fabrication of a new model with modification. (To be done in next semester)

Gantt Chart

Cost Estimation:
This semester we have estimated the fabrication cost to be Rs.3500.

Problems Encountered:
In dimensioning. In choosing the appropriate model to work out with.

Conclusion
In country like Nepal the technology of gasification can be very fruitful. Gasifier can be fabricated in different models and sizes according to need and demand. Use of Gasifier can help in protection of forest, also helps to encounter the upcoming energy crisis. Use of Gasifier can help to maintain healthy domestic environment.

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK:

Center for rural technology Nepal (CRTN) and its members for providing information. Mr. Pratistith Lal Shrestha, our supervisor for his precious help and support.

Some pictures of different models from visit to CRTN.

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THANK YOU