Factor E Farm Project News
Empirical Pyrolysis Model Test Run 00 Completed
Posted April 4th, 2009 by negligiblek...a whole day early, I might add! Anybody want beat my record now?
Found that oil from biomass can be created at temperatures considerably lower than 400 C.
Check out the results here:
http://openfarmtech.org/index.php?title=Negligiblek%27s_Pyrolysis_Empiri...
Need to determine the energy quality of that oil and what the toxicity of the oil is.
Next steps: Generate a Resource Map for Pyrolysis, study production pyrolysis models, network with professionals, test low temperature generated oil.
What do people think of the idea of OSE?
Posted March 18th, 2009 by openfarmtechWhat we are trying to do is to quickly and accurately communicate the idea of what we are trying to do to people, so that they can decide if they want to help us. Is there a way we can find out what people think about the idea of OSE when they first hear it?
What is the best way to explain the idea? Should it be the "core message" of "building the world's first replicable, open source, off-grid Global Village"?
Are there preconceptions or misconceptions they have when they hear the core idea?
Factor e Farm Weblog
Posted March 9th, 2009 by openfarmtechBuild the world's first self replicating open source self-sufficient decentralized high-appropriate-tech resilient permaculture ecovillage - to transcend survival and evolve to freedom.
Factor e Farm Weblog
Posted March 8th, 2009 by openfarmtechBuilding the world's first open source self sufficent replicable village.
Welcome to the Open Source Ecology Forums!
Posted March 1st, 2009 by openfarmtechWelcome! Please use these forums to discuss anything about Open Source Ecology! Discuss designs, help collect research materials, give feedback, discuss parts sourcing and assembly, plan visits, etc!
Sawmill Update Feb 9 2009
Posted February 11th, 2009 by marcinThe sawmill design is going through more changes right now. Through forum collaboration some design flaws were identified, different parts and improvements were advised.
1000 Global Villages Campaign Kicked Off
Posted January 14th, 2009 by marcin2008 was a big year for us at Factor e Farm. Here is a review and the latest news.
Factor e Live Part 11 - CEB Pressing Results
Posted November 27th, 2008 by marcinAfter two weeks of brick pressing - we are done.
We pressed a total of five thousand, six hundred, and ninety one open
Solar Turbine Brochure and Working Paper Published
Posted November 14th, 2008 by marcinBased on our past work, we are proceeding with the Solar Turbine. Given all the contributions from our team, here is what we're proposing: