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The Energy Building

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Genk

The Energy Building

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Location: Genk, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Terril Winterslag – Grassy Hill Trail loop from Oud-Winterslag

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2. Grassy Hill Trail – Terril Winterslag loop from Oud-Winterslag

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3. Rest bench with a view – Pond in the Heath loop from Oud-Winterslag

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Katrien

April 9, 2023

The main building of C-mine is what we call the Energy Building today. It is the remaining machine buildings where you can distinguish a number of rooms that were of great importance for the proper functioning of the mine.

In the small compressor hall you found impressive drive motors. These ensured that the lifting machines on the headstocks were fed with sufficient driving force.

In the ventilator buildings, 2 above-ground ventilators provided the necessary clean air for the workers down in the mine. The continuous flow of fresh air was also provided to minimize the risk of explosion.

The subterranean backup fan was not turned on until the other one failed.

The air compressors were located in the large compressed air hall. Down in the mine, the machines were powered by compressed air to avoid the risk of explosion from electrical sparks.

The power station was largely dismantled in the 1970s. The high-voltage switches and the large marble control panel have been preserved in the bar hall.

Source: c-mine.be/energiegebouw-0

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

April 10, 2023

Industrial heritage to dream away with. Take your time and let the past sink in.

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Dirk Couck

April 29, 2023

C-Mine is well worth a visit. The energy building gives you a taste of the past.

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Location: Genk, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

The Energy Building

1. Terril Winterslag – Grassy Hill Trail loop from Oud-Winterslag

2. Grassy Hill Trail – Terril Winterslag loop from Oud-Winterslag

3. Rest bench with a view – Pond in the Heath loop from Oud-Winterslag

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