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WW&F Railway Museum Discussion => Museum Discussion => Topic started by: Ken Fleming on January 01, 2010, 03:15:39 PM

Title: Coal Brick Project
Post by: Ken Fleming on January 01, 2010, 03:15:39 PM

It is my intention to do a coal brick making project during our Spring work end.  It is a job I can do from my scooter.  I'll bring the molds and gloves appropriate for the task.  Now, if someone at the museum can collect a couple buckets of saw dust and a bag of cement, we'll be all set.  I am also looking into a coal briquette machine.

The formula is quite simple.  6 Parts coal dust, 1 part saw dust (optional), 1/4 part cement and enough water to mix.  Then you put the mix in a mold to shape it, un-mold and set to dry. 
 
Approximately how many pounds of coal dust and fines do we generate annually?

Title: Re: Coal Brick Project
Post by: Mike Fox on January 01, 2010, 04:56:38 PM

There is quite a pile of fines there. Enough to keep you busy for the weekend, unless you bring a lot of molds and many more bodies.

Title: Re: Coal Brick Project
Post by: Erik Z. Missal on January 02, 2010, 08:09:59 AM

Hi,
I have a question on a related topic. How many tons of coal does the museum use in a year?

Erik