To the Washer-Scrubber Building
The Purifiers
The next stage to the gas production line was the purification. The coal gas had to go through special washers in order to remove tar, ammonia and naphthalene as all of these would erode the pipes and the gas appliances… But, do you know where these elements went afterwards? We are pretty sure you know the answer! Can you think of anything?
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