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February 15, 1957
Clinch Valley News
Tazewell, Jeffersonville, Tazewell County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Despite perceptions that coal is obsolete, it remains the most efficient and economical fuel for many new plants. A lock company in Illinois will use a mechanized coal boiler system for its 1,000-worker facility, saving $53,000 yearly. Similar installations occur in schools and factories; coal serves power, steel, and heating markets.
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AN EFFICIENT FUEL.
A good many people have been led to believe that coal is about through as a furnace or boiler fuel—particularly in new plants and buildings.
That, however, is not the case. In many instances, builders find that coal is still the most efficient and economical fuel available.
As an example, a lock company is building a plant in Illinois. It will be a sizable affair with 1,000 workers. After exhaustive economic and engineering studies, a decision to install a modern coal-burning boiler plant was reached, and coal will be used exclusively for all heating and process steam requirements.
This coal installation will require a minimum of labor. For all practical purposes it will be a push button operation, using a completely mechanized coal and ash handling system. It will make possible an estimated annual saving of $53,000 as against other fuels.
Coal plants are being installed in other structures, including new schools, public buildings and various kinds of factories.
Coal's major markets today are power and steel companies. But it still has a growing heating market.
A good many people have been led to believe that coal is about through as a furnace or boiler fuel—particularly in new plants and buildings.
That, however, is not the case. In many instances, builders find that coal is still the most efficient and economical fuel available.
As an example, a lock company is building a plant in Illinois. It will be a sizable affair with 1,000 workers. After exhaustive economic and engineering studies, a decision to install a modern coal-burning boiler plant was reached, and coal will be used exclusively for all heating and process steam requirements.
This coal installation will require a minimum of labor. For all practical purposes it will be a push button operation, using a completely mechanized coal and ash handling system. It will make possible an estimated annual saving of $53,000 as against other fuels.
Coal plants are being installed in other structures, including new schools, public buildings and various kinds of factories.
Coal's major markets today are power and steel companies. But it still has a growing heating market.
What sub-type of article is it?
Industry News
Economic Analysis
What keywords are associated?
Coal Fuel
Efficient Heating
Boiler Plant
Economic Savings
Industrial Installation
Where did it happen?
Illinois
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Illinois
Story Details
Article argues coal remains efficient fuel despite beliefs otherwise; example of lock company in Illinois choosing coal for new plant saving $53,000 annually; mentions installations in schools, buildings, factories; coal's markets in power, steel, heating.