1862 London Exhibition: Catalogue: Class I.: Aberdare Steam Fuel Co

4. ABERDARE STEAM FUEL COMPANY (Limited), White Lion Court, London; Cardiff, and Aberdare.

Patent steam fuel.

The ABERDARE PATENT STEAM FUEL, is made by compressing the small of the best South Wales steam coal, until its density somewhat exceeds that of the coal itself. From the regular form, and uniform size of the blocks, a larger quantity by weight can be stowed in a given space, to the extent of one-third, than of the coal; and at the same time the evaporating power is maintained; facility in firing is in no degree diminished; all risk of spontaneous ignition is removed; and much advantage is gained in convenience and cleanliness of trans-shipment, especially in foreign ports. Moreover, while coal, when stored abroad, is subject to a depreciation of from 20 to 30 per cent., this fuel is absolutely incapable of injury, even by a lengthened exposure to the full effects of tropical heat and rain. Weight, per cubic foot, 80 lbs. Space occupied by one ton, 28 cubic feet. Supplied in blocks 9 in. by 6 in. square, of 14 lbs. each.

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