How is smokeless Coal made?

Smokeless fuel is a necessity for homeowners who live in smoke free areas and wish to burn fuel in a home stove or open fireplace but needn’t just be a choice for those living in smoke control areas. Everyone who enjoys having a traditional fire as the heart of the home can take advantage of the benefits of burning smokeless coal.

To manufacture smokeless coal, firstly, the naturally occurring anthracite is ground down into powder before being re-formed into briquettes of even form by combining the powder with a smokeless binding agent such as starch or molasses. These formed briquettes are more versatile than natural anthracite as they can be used in many different appliances, including multi-fuel stoves, room heaters and open indoor/outdoor fires.

Smokeless fuels were developed to combat air pollution in heavily populated areas. Whilst most home heating is now done with a central gas heating system, many homes still adopt a fireplace to heat their home, to save money or simply for a more decorative feel. Smokeless fuel became popular after the 1956 Clean Air Act; an act brought about after the ‘Great Smog’ of London in 1952.

All smokeless fuels have to conform to the standards set out in this, and subsequent acts, to produce less than 5g of smoke per hour of burning. When this fuel is burnt it produces less emissions and compared to normal coal they produce up to 20% less carbon dioxide. Smokeless fuel can be found at thecoalhut.com

However, improvements to the environment are not the only benefit of smokeless fuels. Their composition means that they can also provide a much more efficient fire. Their high carbon content means there is less ash remaining after you have used your appliance, which means emptying the grate needs to be done less often.

Our smokeless fuels are suitable for use in Smoke Control Areas. So, if you want a smokeless fuel that burns with maximum efficiency and a high heat output without the thick smoke, look no further than our smokeless fuel collection here at www.coalhut.com.