Speaker: Graham Donkin
The talk will describe the history of smokeless fuels introduction into the UK and the benefits of using these fuels compared to traditional coal. The differences in these fuels, how they have developed over the years and what the future holds for solid fuel usage. Graham Donkin has worked for CPL based at Killamarsh in North East Derbyshire for almost 15 years, 13 of which as the technical advisor. The company was originally founded from the non-mining operations of the National Coal Board and was privatised through a management buy-out in 1995. Most recently his role has focused on the development of new fuels such as coal replacements for the heritage sector and other industries who have traditionally relied on lump coal.
Industrial Archaeology Section