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The so called „Power Plant Cyklon“ (or „Kraftwerk Cyklonkessel“) is a coal fired power plant, which produced energy for the former paper factory. While the paper factory buildings are used now for other purposes, the power plant is abandoned.
The factory dates back to the mid 1880’s. Water and wood which is essential for the paper production and railway links were available there. Originally the paper industry in this valley employed over 5000 workers. The factory was sold in the mid 2000‘s, but was closed a few years after. At this time only around 100 people were still employed there.
The power station includes two boiler house, and two turbine halls. The newer boiler (this image) house features a „KSG Steinmuller Cyklonkessel“ boiler. A “cyclone” mechanism boiler where crushed coal is fed in through a top-load system of buckets and conveyors. The older turbine hall features 1920‘s or 1930‘s Siemens and Steinmuller turbines. The newer turbine hall features a large 1950‘s Siemens turbine, with a 1970‘s control room overlooking it.
Art Nouveau stained glass and marble lining the walls at this stage, at this former paperfactory give a classy character.
Glas-in-lood in Jugendstil en marmeren bekleding van de wanden bij deze trap, geven de voormalige papierfabriek een chique karakter.
Is pollution the price of evolution?
Published by fstoppers.com (31/1/2013): Finding The Beauty in Air Pollution.
Climbing up at the 1965 Steinmüller boiler
Power Plant Cyklon - Abandoned power plant of a former paper factory - Germany
This paperfactory, hidden among the pine trees, has had a rich history. It was built in the beginning of the 20th century, in quite hostile terrain, and had more than 300 employees working on the site. During it's existence it has had many ups and downs, but it managed to remain active during the century. At one point the company was on the brink of bankruptcy, and luckily there was a possibility of acquisition. Unfortunately this did not last long, and according to people who worked here, the company stopped existing due to failing and corrupt management. It has now been left alone in the woods...
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This is Steam or Pollution from the paper factory on the Mississippi river. Highlighted by the sunrise.