Steam valve from plant at Solvay Soda works, 1920s

Made:
1921-1930 in Cheshire
Steam gate valve used in compressor plant at the Solvay Soda

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Steam gate valve used in compressor plant at the Solvay Soda
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Steam gate valve used in compressor plant at the Solvay Soda Works, Wallerscote, of ICI Mond Division. Installed in 1920s, demounted 1985.

Details

Category:
Industrial Chemistry
Object Number:
1985-873
Materials:
cast iron and plaster
Measurements:
overall: 750 x 1900 x 930 mm
pipe outlet: 800 mm
type:
steam valves
credit:
ICI Ltd. (Mond Division)