In some European countries, if coal is transported in open railway trucks the top is sprayed with a solution of lime. Why?
2007-06-11 14:29:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Rail
not sure, but if the 'top' is exposed, so the wind from transport will not blow the loose coal fragments away.
2007-06-11 14:42:53 · answer #1 · answered by Chris M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to layer the top of the coal box some no coal dust or pieces get into the air and is safe for travel this is also done if transported by truck from rail'
2007-06-11 21:46:12 · answer #2 · answered by cameron greene 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can only surmise thast if the coal is ground very fine they might be concerned about dust flying off. The cola we haul is a bit coarser and I have never noticed any dust or particles coming off the cars.
2007-06-12 12:21:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To help keep down the coal dust?
2007-06-11 21:32:27 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
are you sure that is not coke ore
2007-06-14 09:02:43 · answer #5 · answered by allawishes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋