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Some interesting reading about the "Kalle" unit.
http://www.hotel.ymex.net/~s-20222/gengas/kg_eng.html

"Further experiments showed, that the best effect was gained by an adding of about 17% CO 2 to the gasifier, which, under the condition that all of that was turned into CO, results in a significant saving of charcoal."

"The temperature in the oxidation zone is in this way automatically regulated down to 1000°--900°C, and I can mention that it keeps itself remarkably constant around that even for different loads. Naturally, this is so because the CO 2 is added proportionally to the need for primary air."

"A radius of operation of 150km per filling is not uncommon for smaller cars."

"Correctly maintained, the gasifier can be started from cold condition in 30 seconds. It can stand 6--7 hours without having to be lighten again."

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