Hi:

Is it practical to grill pork spare ribs using a hydrogen flame BBQ in
which for every 1 molecule of hydrogen, there are 10 molecules of
oxygen? The resulting flame is characterized as "oxidizing" or "lean"
on a ratio of 10:1.


Thanks

"GreenXenon" > wrote in message
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> Hi:
>
> Is it practical to grill pork spare ribs using a hydrogen flame BBQ in
> which for every 1 molecule of hydrogen, there are 10 molecules of
> oxygen? The resulting flame is characterized as "oxidizing" or "lean"
> on a ratio of 10:1.
>
>
Sure! That sounds like a great idea!!

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cybercat wrote:
> "GreenXenon" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi:
>>
>> Is it practical to grill pork spare ribs using a hydrogen flame BBQ in
>> which for every 1 molecule of hydrogen, there are 10 molecules of
>> oxygen? The resulting flame is characterized as "oxidizing" or "lean"
>> on a ratio of 10:1.
>>
>>
> Sure! That sounds like a great idea!!
>
> : /
>
>

Lotsa carbon.


--
Nonny
If you think health care is expensive now,
wait until you see what it costs when it's free!

- P.J. O'Rourke

On Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:43:21 -0400, "cybercat" >
wrote:

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>"GreenXenon" > wrote in message
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>> Hi:
>>
>> Is it practical to grill pork spare ribs using a hydrogen flame BBQ in
>> which for every 1 molecule of hydrogen, there are 10 molecules of
>> oxygen? The resulting flame is characterized as "oxidizing" or "lean"
>> on a ratio of 10:1.
>>
>>
>Sure! That sounds like a great idea!!
>
>: /
>
Flaming pork fat for everyone!
--
modom

ambitious when it comes to fiddling with meat

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GreenXenon > wrote:

> Is it practical to grill pork spare ribs using a hydrogen flame BBQ in
> which for every 1 molecule of hydrogen, there are 10 molecules of
> oxygen? The resulting flame is characterized as "oxidizing" or "lean"
> on a ratio of 10:1.

That's an excellent idea! I'll get right on that tonight, as soon as my
Ipod finishes charging. I have it plugged into an onion right now.

:-)

[hmmm - I wonder where I put my oxy-hydrogen cutting torch?]

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

On Mar 18, 9:55 pm, Nonnymus > wrote:


> Lotsa carbon.


Why?

In alt.food.barbecue GreenXenon > wrote:
> Hi:

> Is it practical to grill pork spare ribs using a hydrogen flame BBQ in
> which for every 1 molecule of hydrogen, there are 10 molecules of
> oxygen? The resulting flame is characterized as "oxidizing" or "lean"
> on a ratio of 10:1.

Nope.

--
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so
certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.
-- Bertrand Russell

On Mar 19, 12:26*am, GreenXenon > wrote:
> Hi:
>
> Is it practical to grill pork spare ribs using a hydrogen flame BBQ in
> which for every 1 molecule of hydrogen, there are 10 molecules of
> oxygen? The resulting flame is characterized as "oxidizing" or "lean"
> on a ratio of 10:1.
>
> Thanks

Try it, and let us all know how it went.

cybercat wrote:
> "GreenXenon" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi:
>>
>> Is it practical to grill pork spare ribs using a hydrogen flame BBQ in
>> which for every 1 molecule of hydrogen, there are 10 molecules of
>> oxygen? The resulting flame is characterized as "oxidizing" or "lean"
>> on a ratio of 10:1.
>>
>>
> Sure! That sounds like a great idea!!
>
> : /
>
>

I think it would be a great idea if you wanted to melt your grill...

GreenXenon wrote:
> On Mar 18, 9:55 pm, Nonnymus > wrote:
>
>
>> Lotsa carbon.
>
>
> Why?

3080k, 5084f Nothing like low and slow.

Troll.

On Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:43:21 -0400, "cybercat" >
wrote:

>
>"GreenXenon" > wrote in message
...
>> Hi:
>>
>> Is it practical to grill pork spare ribs using a hydrogen flame BBQ in
>> which for every 1 molecule of hydrogen, there are 10 molecules of
>> oxygen? The resulting flame is characterized as "oxidizing" or "lean"
>> on a ratio of 10:1.

>>
>Sure! That sounds like a great idea!!

Probably not. The terms "oxidizing" and "reducing" apply to the flame
and its immediate vicinity. FE: The "heart" of the flame and the
"edge" of the flame.

Now, if you're trying to reduce "yellow" flames, which are largely
incompletely oxidized, I say "yes, in theory". Propane burners
produce blue flames, indicating that the C is more completely
oxidized. H2 torches are clear flames also because there is
no carbon. Now if you'd like to set up tanks of H2 near your
grill, have at it. You may earn a Darwin award nomination.

In any case, do you grill your food *in* the flames? Or
use the heat at some distance? This has to do with the
quality of the product. (I don't think you asked that...)

Now, to your question "Is it practical?" IMO not really.
First, what is the carbon footrpint of producing a mole
of H2? What is the same for O2, on your ratio of
10 moles O2 to 1 mole H2 (vast overkill). So what is
your objective?

Second, please remember to drink a toast each
May 6, in honor of the Hindenburg. <G>

Alex, who admits that it is *possible*.

GreenXenon wrote:
> On Mar 18, 9:55 pm, Nonnymus > wrote:
>
>
>> Lotsa carbon.
>
>
> Why?-


Comparing it as a solution to an oxydizing flame, making a carbonizing
flame.

We once had a second place at about 9000' altitude. I had to do some
pretty good engineering to get the oxygen/LP ratio good. Without
fiddling with it, pots would immediately acquire a black coating. I
didn't notice it on meat much, but it sure messed up the pots and left
me with some sooty fingers.

--
Nonny
If you think health care is expensive now,
wait until you see what it costs when it's free!

- P.J. O'Rourke

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Cindy Hamilton > wrote:

> On Mar 19, 12:26*am, GreenXenon > wrote:
> > Hi:
> >
> > Is it practical to grill pork spare ribs using a hydrogen flame BBQ in
> > which for every 1 molecule of hydrogen, there are 10 molecules of
> > oxygen? The resulting flame is characterized as "oxidizing" or "lean"
> > on a ratio of 10:1.
> >
> > Thanks
>
> Try it, and let us all know how it went.

I think the results will look something like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8LaY...eature=related

jt