Production from Coke Ovens for Use in Blast Furnaces and Foundry, Ford Rouge Plant, circa 1950
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To fuel the Rouge Plant's blast furnaces, Ford purchased several bituminous coal mines. Because bituminous coal was relatively impure, coking ovens were constructed at the Rouge complex within reach of dockside coal bins. The ovens coked the coal, releasing gases and removing impurities. Products of the process included coke for the furnaces, gas, and a number of other useful by-products.
To fuel the Rouge Plant's blast furnaces, Ford purchased several bituminous coal mines. Because bituminous coal was relatively impure, coking ovens were constructed at the Rouge complex within reach of dockside coal bins. The ovens coked the coal, releasing gases and removing impurities. Products of the process included coke for the furnaces, gas, and a number of other useful by-products.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1950
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.O.9408
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 in
Width: 7.5 in
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