Industrial Urban Exploration

Historical documentation and photographic surveys of industrial locations across Europe including power stations, factories, nuclear and jet engine facilities.

The History of ECVB Power Plant (CEB, CEFB) (Belgium)

When Société Centrale d'Electricité du Brabant started what is more commonly known as ECVB power plant, it contained 2 2000 kilowatt turbo alternators running at 3000rpm generating 3 phase current at 12,000 volts and 50 cycles. Steam was supplied by three ...

25th April 2013
David Baker
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The History of the Antwerpen Premetro Tram System (Belgium)

In total, the premetro spans a 13.5 km long tunnel network. Of these, however, only 8.1 kilometers operated. The remaining 5.4 km (including a tunnel under the Turnhoutsebaan, named the 'Giant Pipe') will be kept but is not currently in use.

8th March 2013
David Baker
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