Thumb seals fate of $39 million Avon Lake power upgrade
Report from Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. on the Avon Lake plant expansion. A tiny test panel and a single human thumb determine if a massive generator will operate, as engineers describe the 39 million dollar addition and its 612000 kilowatt capacity. Reed Trask tours the site with CEI public relations staff amid roaring turbines and towering structures.
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Picture-Feature Spotlight by Don Miller
Chronicle-Telegram showcases Don Miller’s color photo feature. The piece highlights midseason portraits and candid street scenes captured in crisp black and white, emphasizing composition, light, and the photographer’s quiet urban storytelling.
New CEI Monotone Boiler Claims Record Efficiency
Engineer Clarence A. Dauber says the CEI boiler yields more electricity per pound of coal than standard plants. The project required over 350000 man hours. one worker would take about 17 years at 2000 hours annually. Stainless steel piping withstands high temps and purity is ensured by resin beds filtering water to 99.999999999 percent.
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