Continuous still brainstorming

[Maritimer]

In a recent thread http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 17&t=45423 , dullfig raised the question of removing methanol in a continuous still. The thread got going quite nicely but faded into the usual dreamers vs realists tug-of-war.

I'd like to propose a thread on continous still brainstorming. Here is a quote from http://www.mindtools.com/brainstm.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow

Brainstorming combines a relaxed, informal approach to problem solving with lateral thinking. It encourages people to come up with thoughts and ideas that can, at first, seem a bit crazy. Some of these ideas can be crafted into original, creative solutions to a problem, while others can spark even more ideas. This helps to get people unstuck by "jolting" them out of their normal ways of thinking.

Therefore, during brainstorming sessions, people should avoid criticizing or rewarding ideas. You're trying to open up possibilities and break down incorrect assumptions about the problem's limits. Judgment and analysis at this stage stunts idea generation and limit creativity.

Evaluate ideas at the end of the brainstorming session – this is the time to explore solutions further, using conventional approaches.

This reminds me of a funny game that you can play with some friends. With a few drinks it becomes hilarious. All that is required is that everyone in the group agrees with and expands upon anything that comes up.

Anyone wanna play?

M