Thrive Off Grid

Ok so here are some pics taken tonight. This is with a cyclone added this has drastically reduced the moisture and eliminated the tar streakers at the lower blower setting. If I crank it up I still see a few but nothing like before. Some improvement I think is due to the bag filter filling up so it scrubbing a bit better.

Edit: just check the carb adapter manifold moisture drain and its spitting out nothing!

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Ok so this little bugger has inspired a new gasifier and approach. My Italian guy wants to run a 30 kW generator and none of my current tech is capable of running an engine this big. So I took this little gasifier concept and integrated my current reactor tech into a refined version. So this here is just the gasifier module; this module can be teamed together with additional modules to produce a single gas output. So rather than cloning multiple complete systems all we really need to do is clone the gasifier portion. This team of systems can be installed indoors, and there is a gas cooler heat exchange on each unit for indoor heating. For filtration this will be a shared centralized system placed outside by the generator. The start up blower will be integrated here so no hassles starting up indoors as the smoke will be outside. The gas hose connection will be buried underground with drain direct to earth. This will give the gas plenty time to cool before entering the filter. However the first stage will be a cooling stage, then on to multiple bag filters and then the series cyclones. The filter will be sized and built to application. The control’s will all be interlinked to a master that will control the entire works including the engine generator systems. This configuration gives me lots of room for making the hopper larger. This hopper is a gravity fed and will hold at least 300 lbs of fuel. This is a lot of gasifier for what I will be asking and it will be very flexible to fit tons of applications

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This new unit will start out at just $3500.00 base price with no controls hardware. But the hopper and grate shakers will be there

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Has any one ever tried to burn those chimney sweep kings in the gasifier or did a mixture of both wood and chimney sweep logs? Just asking new to this site.

Morg

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So here is the 15 kW CHP Teamed version.

https://www.thriveoffgrid.net/product-page/flex-gasifier-module-max

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Here is the 50 kW Twin pod with 2 ton fuel capacity.

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Here is the new $2500.00 CNC plasma Table I just whipped up. This will come with a controller that you will plug an PC into via USB. You will need to down load Mach3, Sheet CAM and find a suitable CAD software for part creation. I can help with getting all this set up. Then its a matter of setting up a torch onto the machine and it will be ready to rock.

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Matt
I have read about
Redox flow batteries
organic compounds for redox flow batteries
loker flow battery research team
" A durable, inexpensive and scalable Redox flow battery based on iron sulfate and anthaquinone disulonic acid ."
I Thought you might be interested on production of anthraquine disulfonic acid from carbon
based feedstock .

Anthraquinone Disulfonic Acid
9,10-Anthraquinone-2,7-disulfonic acid (AQDS) is considered a benchmark active material for aqueous organic redox flow batteries. At low concentration, AQDS demonstrates two-electron transfer at near ideal electrochemical reversibility; however, at higher concentration, AQDS displays more complex behavior presumably due to the emergence of intermolecular reactions.

9,10-Anthraquinone-2,7-disulphonic acid (AQDS) a quinone similar to one found naturally in rhubarb has been used as a charge carrier in metal-free flow batteries

PacifiCorp is a utility based in Portland, Oregon with operations in six Western states.
PacifiCorp has recently installed a vanadium redox battery energy storage system (VRB-ESS™)
at a site in Castle Valley, Utah. The site is serviced by a 25 kV feeder over 85 miles long, with
209 miles of total line. The length of the feeder led to complaints of low reliability and power
quality. In addition, the feeder could not supply any significant amount of new load without
causing low voltage to existing customers. Traditional alternatives to add capacity and improve
service in this area are costly and environmentally difficult, so that PacifiCorp has sought viable
alternatives to meet these goals. The Castle Valley VRB System has been built and
commissioned for this purpose.
Vanadium redox flow batteries store energy in two electrolytes which are pumped from separate
storage tanks across proton exchange membranes in the cell stacks, producing a DC current. The
reaction is reversible, so that the battery can be charged and discharged repeatedly with high
efficiency.
The VRB-ESS™ at Castle Valley was built by VRB Power Systems of Vancouver, British
Columbia. The system is sized to provide 250 kW for 8 hours, with a round-trip efficiency when
fully operational of between 65% and 80%. The system incorporates a power converter which
converts the DC power provided by the battery to AC power during discharge, and vice versa
during recharge. The power converter is also capable of providing reactive power compensation
and overload capability for short periods of time. The system was commissioned in November,
2003 and has been operational since March, 2004.

VRB Power Systems
(purchased by Prudent
Energy Co., Beijing, China
in 2009)


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So Im working on another start up. The E bike seems to be gaining popularity and is something I can adapt into. Ive been looking them for a few years and I see a lot of limitations. Traditional bike frames are limiting on placement of batteries and components, along with the motors are generally pretty weak. So you your battery storage and power outputs are limited and it can get very expensive.

So I designed a frame platform that can adapt to just about any existing E bike drives and battery packs on market. However, Im also looking at the cordless chainsaws as an alternative as they are designed to be abused and generally operate in the 1.5 to 2 kW range. The battery packs offered for these systems are also lower cost and come with warranty. The Ego offers a back pack with a 29 amp hour pack. So this with along with packs on the bike could offer a pretty big storage system.

The frame system is configurable for different seat system, suspension set ups, Lower brackets and more to meet different styles and sets ups to fit individual taste.

This bike with existing packs could hold a potential of 46 amp hours of storage. You could go with both a mid drive and a hub drive boosting you to well over 3 kW.

Ill start prototyping the real thing here soon.

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So I launched a new Facebook page for this company. This is V E B. “Versatile Electric Bike” or V-Bee. Ill soon build a website and get this company registered. :fire:

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Any possibility of different battery types being implemented? Maybe the Dewalt 60V packs, for example?

Just different mouldings if you’re doing custom, or cord cuts if you’re back feeding the charger packs.

Dewalt, Hilti, and more should have offerings that keep up with Ego line and have different durabilities.

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Yes, that is the idea; to break the E Bike mold. The frame is designed so you can mount custom battery holders to mount any battery system you want, On this first proto build I am most likely going to get a Ryobi Chain saw and rob what is usable out of it. Ill make a mounting system for the motor and use the 40 v system for now. But I can change to what ever battery system I want later. :slight_smile:

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good idea but pretty primitive my son works on fixing e bikes here in canada he lives in newmarket just north of toronto. they have a large verietys to chose from could be a hard market to get into but good luck . for anything that i have seen up here the frame may need inprovments. and most of the bikes up here are 75 volt or larger.

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Primitive? Its very innovative and nothing like anything on the market. This platform is limitless and you can build this bike system in any style you want and make it as fast as you want with as much storage as you want.

There will 50 versions of this bike eventually. Im only getting started.

The E Bike market is very premature, and what is offered is very weak. Most kits are 1000 watts or less. These bikes will range from 1000 watts on up to 10,000 watts with up to 80 amp hour storage capability as all current bike do not have space for this. Other than bikes that are $5000.00 or even more. This kit will start out at just a $200.00

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This is very cool, I have been following the electric bike market and things are still not very advanced as far as availability and price, so this setup is actually very advanced cause there is nothing like it out there. And as far as demand I’m sure you will have good success. Many people, especially in the city would use this as gas mopeds are not as common now and some can’t afford cars but still want something better than a bike. Also this would be virtually maintenance free.

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Matt I was looking at batteries
L ion is best power to weight , lead cost less , this is nimh

12 Volt 20 Amp (240 WH) NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack w/ Charge and Discharge Terminals

Specifications:

12 Volt 20 Amp (240 WH) NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack w/ Charge and Discharge Terminals
Voltage: 12v (14.5V Peak)
Capacity: 20 Amp (240 WH)
Chemistry: NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) Rechargeable
Brand: Power Portable
Size: 20 x D (4 Rows of 5 Cells)
1 x Charging terminal: 18AWG wire with mini Male Tamiya Connector
1 x Discharging terminal: 14AWG wire with standard Male Tamiya Connector.
1 pcs 70o Thermostat in charging terminal to protect battery from overcharged
1 pcs temperature sensor (BEC male plug)
Included Qty: 1

Charge and Discharge Rates:
Charging - Standard Rate 1.8A
Charging - Max Rate 5A
Discharge - Standard rate: 10Amp (Recommended)
Discharge - Highest rate for continuous running: 50Amp
Discharge: Max. Rate for short time: 100Amp ( Not recommend as working rate )

Dimensions and Weight:
Length: 6.7" (172 mm)
Width: 5.4"(136 mm)
Height: 2.7" (68 mm)
Weight: 7.5 lb (3420 g)

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CONFIGURATION

3.60

KWH

CURB WEIGHT

247

LB

CITY RANGE

46

MILES

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COMES STOCK WITH

Off-road wheels & tires

85 MPH

Top speed (max)

78 FT-LB

Peak torque

100% ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN

Low maintenance

CYPHER II

Operating system

CLUTCHLESS DIRECT DRIVE

Transmission

BOSCH

Generation 9 ABS

34.7 IN

Seat height

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5 YEARS/UNLIMITED MILES

Power pack warranty*
Range

STANDARD

City

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46 miles (74 km)

Highway, 55 mph (89 km/h)

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28 miles (45 km)

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34 miles (55 km)

Highway, 70 mph (113 km/h)

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19 miles (31 km)

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27 miles (43 km)

Motor

STANDARD

Peak torque

78 ft-lb (106 Nm)

Peak power

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27 hp (20 kW) @ 4,300 rpm

Top speed (max)

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85 mph (137 km/h)

Top speed (sustained)

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70 mph (113 km/h)

Type

Z-Force® 75-5 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux, interior permanent magnet, brushless motor

Controller

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High efficiency, 550 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration

Power system

STANDARD

Power pack

Z-Force® Li-Ion intelligent modular

Max capacity

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3.6 kWh

Nominal capacity

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3.2 kWh

Charger type

650 W, integrated

Charge time (standard)

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5.1 hours (100% charged) / 4.6 hours (95% charged)

)With one accessory charger

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2.3 hours (100% charged) / 1.8 hours (95% charged)
)With max accessory chargers

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1.6 hours (100% charged) / 1.1 hours (95% charged)

Input

Standard 110 V or 220 V

Drivetrain

STANDARD

Transmission

Clutchless direct drive

Final drive

90T / 18T, Poly Chain® HTD® Carbon™ belt

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

STANDARD

Front suspension

Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping

Rear suspension

Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping

Front suspension travel

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8.60 in (218 mm)

Rear suspension travel

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8.94 in (227 mm)

Front brakes

Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan dual piston floating caliper, 240 x 4.5 mm disc

Rear brakes

Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan single piston floating caliper, 240 x 4.5 mm disc

Front tire

Pirelli Scorpion MT 90 A/T 90/90-21

Rear tire

Pirelli Scorpion MT 90 A/T 120/80-18

Front wheel

1.85 x 21

Rear wheel

2.50 x 18

Dimensions

STANDARD

Wheelbase

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56.6 in (1,438 mm)

Seat height

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34.7 in (881 mm)

Rake

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25.4°

Trail

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4.1 in (104 mm)

Weight

STANDARD

Curb weight

247 lb (112 kg)

Carrying capacity

383 lb (174 kg)

Economy

STANDARD

Equivalent fuel economy (city)

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486 MPGe (0.48 l/100 km)

Equivalent fuel economy (highway)

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207 MPGe (1.13 l/100 km)

Typical cost to recharge

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$0.40

Pricing

STANDARD

MSRP

$8,995

Warranty

STANDARD

Standard motorcycle warranty*

2 years

Power pack warranty*

5 years/unlimited miles

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Henry I dont care for what other companies offer or do. This is my own company and my own path. I do not go to any of your links as this alters my own creativity. I have no plans to re invent the battery for this bike. there are plenty of options for existing LIpo packs along with the outdoor equipment companies that offer bigger voltage and higher end cells with warranty backing them .

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Tahdaaahhh!!!

Moving on the seat system and then adapting a 20" wheel for a 3 speed internal gear shift hub. Ill have a machine some disc to replace the spokes, they will look like a set of mags when done :fire:


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Gotta love the simplicity of it.

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