Gasification Plant - Kingsport, TN
Posted by: 
vhasler
N 36° 30.720 W 082° 32.810
17S E 361489 N 4041851
Large industrial plant, Eastman Chemical Company, is 400+ acres of halogen lights
Waymark Code: WM5A34
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 12/04/2008
Views: 11
On this very crisp night, I drove around the plant trying to find a good public access viewpoint without a hike. Was not satisfied with the tree or power line blocked views.
Settled on this location at Recycle America (Waymark WM4TRZ) as across from the coal gasification plant with the natural gas flare, which usually only visible at night. If the flare is small and blue, then it is only using natural gas - and this part of Eastman Chemical Company is running well. If the flame is medium and yellow, then some offgases are being flared due to switching equipment. If the flame is massive, yellow, and making a roar, then the front end of the gasification train is running, but the back is not - which is very expensive.
I would recommend a slower shutter speed to gather more light for better pictures.
Feature Type: Artificial
Best Viewing Times: Not listed
Parking or Trailhead: Not Listed
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