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PP30 Gasifier-Engine Startup

For a list of all parts of the Power Pallet including a list of parts, definitions and all other

useful information see the PP30 Component Reference document

Collect the following items

1. ½" NPT Pipe tee for lighting port

2. Sifted ACV Charcoal

a. Sift ACV using a screen (wear proper PPE)

3. Propane torch

4. Small Pipe wrench

5. Heat protective gloves

6. Ear and eye protection

CAUTION Before starting up the Power Pallet sure that you are in a well ventilated

area and are wearing proper PPE

Ensure power is on (Image Set 1)

Remove cap from lighting port

Attach pipe tee to lighting port, a single turn is enough

Place a few grams of ACV charcoal in pipe tee

Close the flare valve and engine valve by turning it to horizontal and turn gas up to 11

(Image 2)

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Page 1 PP30 Gasifier-Engine Startup For a list of all parts of the Power Pallet including a list of parts, definitions and all other useful information see the PP30 Component Reference document Collect the following items 1. ½” NPT Pipe tee for lighting port 2.
Page 2 Image Set 1 Image 2 Using a propane torch, light the ACV char in pipe tee (Image Set 3) When char is glowing, slowly open the flare valve, letting the embers be sucked into the 2 of 5 FILE-004468 PP30 Gasifier-Engine Startup...
Page 3 Increase the air blower to 7 and continue to adjust to maintain a strong roaring sound from the flare to allow the reactor to reach full operating temperature. This can take 10-15 minutes 3 of 5 FILE-004468 PP30 Gasifier-Engine Startup...
Page 4 (PCU - temperature at the reduction zone) is greater than 300°C, the engine can be started by the following steps (note: while the engine can be started at lower values, the PP30 system will accumulate more tar and require more maintenance) Power Generation Supersystem...
Page 5 Generator Available Contactor Closed Power Export GASIFIER-ENGINE STARTUP PROCEDURE COMPLETE 5 of 5 FILE-004468 PP30 Gasifier-Engine Startup...