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Re: Differences Between Coal-Burning Steamers and Oil-Burning Steamers

May 21, 2022 10:59AM avatar
Andrewl1995 Wrote:
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> 1. Coal can be stored outdoors for a long period
> of time, can still be used later, and produces
> lots of energy. Whereas, oil must be stored in a
> safe-holding container and not exposed to
> extremely low temperatures or other combustable
> hazards.

> 3. Oil burners have a burner that sprays out oil
> and an atomizer to control the spray while coal
> burners do not require their fuel source to be
> prepared in any way before being added to the
> fire.

> 5. You can get more heat energy out of burning
> coal than you do with oil.

> 6. Unlike coal, when burned, oil does not produce
> a huge amount of cinders and sparks from the
> exhaust, which is safer if you are using cars made
> out of wood or transporting cattle.

Well...
1. Confirming what was said, coal deteriorates in air. If possible, you want to use it within six months of it's being mined to get the best performance out of it.

3. Larger lumps should be broken up prior to firing for more even combustion (or in some cases to get them to fit through the fire door!). Dusty coal may need to be wetted down with water.

5. Confirming what was said, nope. Coal averages around 12,000 BTU's (heat units) per pound, while oil is around 16,000 BTU's.

6. Oil burners can throw bits of red hot carbon capable of igniting lineside vegetation, but true, not in the quantity of coal burners. I've not heard of a wooden car being ignited by coal cinders.
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Differences Between Coal-Burning Steamers and Oil-Burning Steamers

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