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When I was 2 years old, in 1948, my family moved into an old home in Plymouth, Michigan. It had a coal burning furnace that heated water for our steam radiators.
The furnace needed to be stoked with coal and a water valve had to be opened to fill the water tank every day in the winter. In 1949 or 1950 my father had the furnace converted to oil, so we no longer had to shovel coal. However, we still had to fill the water tank manually. Our furnace conversion occurred in the late 1940's or early 1950's. I hope this answers your question. Doug Balfour
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What has the author John W Bartok written?
John W. Bartok has written: 'Solid-fuel furnaces & boilers' -- subject(s): Boilers, Coal, Fuelwood, Furnaces 'Heating with coal' -- subject(s): Coal, Coal Stoves, Heating
What actors and actresses appeared in Injection of Coal Into Blast Furnaces - 1963?
The cast of Injection of Coal Into Blast Furnaces - 1963 includes: Russell Napier as Himself - Commentator
How much coal did the titanic burn?
The Titanic had 159 coal-burning furnaces fueling the boilers.
Did Chinese discovered steel from using coal to heat furnaces?
Yes, the Chinese discovered the process of creating steel by using coal to heat furnaces during the Han Dynasty around 200 BC. This innovation allowed them to produce high-quality steel in larger quantities, which was a significant advancement in metallurgy.
Where was coal burnt on the Titanic?
Titanic had 159 furnaces burning over 600 tons of coal a day.
Who were the coal workers on the Titanic?
The coal workers on Titanic were called "stokers" or firemen" and they shoveled coal into furnaces. The piles were evened out for a good balance of the ship by "trimmers".
What was coal used widely for during the industrial age?
One major use was for making steam to power steam engines. Coal was also baked in furnaces to make coke which was in turn used in blast furnaces to mak iron.
Where is coal burning done?
Coal is burned mostly in fireboxes in coal fired power plants. Coal is also sometimes burned in furnaces in industrial facilities that refine and process various metals. Coal is also roasted (heated without oxygen so that it does not burn) to produce coke, which is widely used in steel mills (mostly as a carbon source and fuel in blast furnaces).
What has the author Peter L Langsjoen written?
Peter L Langsjoen has written: 'Field tests of industrial stoker coal-fired boilers for emissions control and efficiency improvement, site E' -- subject(s): Coal-fired furnaces, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Coal-fired furnaces, Flue gases, Fly ash, Measurement, Testing 'Field tests of industrial stoker coal-fired boilers for emissions control and efficiency improvement, site F' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Combustion, Coal, Furnaces
What has the author Erich Raask written?
Erich Raask has written: 'Mineral impurities in coal combustion' -- subject(s): Coal, Coal-fired power plants, Combustion, Furnaces, Mineral inclusions
What has the author Bruce G Miller written?
Bruce G. Miller has written: 'Clean coal engineering technology' -- subject(s): Clean coal technologies, Environmental aspects, Coal-fired power plants, Coal-fired furnaces, Coal
How does coal used in homes?
Coal is used in homes for heating and cooking. It is burned in stoves or furnaces to generate heat. Coal can also be used in fireplaces and as a backup source of energy during power outages.
