Start-up fan and flare
A 24 V fan is provided for use during start-up of the installation.
Initially the product gas is flared. The flare is provided with a water lock in order to prevent backfiring.
During operation of the installation the fan batteries are continuously recharged.
Table 5.1 Performance Data for the Gasifier
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The reactor and the filter box are provided with explosion discs.
Operating the start-up fan is not possible with valve E (see Fig. 5.1) opened, thus preventing air from being sucked into the system.
The engine is automatically stopped on loss of oil pressure.
The installation is provided with a suitable staircase and fuel feeding platform, in order to permit easy fuel delivery to the gasifier via the double-valve filling sluice. The whole installation is mounted on a base frame and can thus be transported without being dismantled.