The boilers were once again ordered from manufacturer Babcock Wilcox, and their large size dictated the construction of the largest building in the industrial complex, the High Pressure Boiler Building.

The method for making coffee in a percolator had barely changed since its introduction in the early part of the 20th century.

Man of my years needs a little snort in the mornin' to heat the boilers.

Since the city s consumption of electric power never stops, the boilers could never be idle.

The metallic structure and construction work was given to Portuguese company Vulcano Colares, beginning work on the first elements for the structure and the boilers in March 1939.

In 1943, boilers 12 and 13 began to supply turbo alternator number 2, and in 1944, boiler 14 began supplying turbo alternator 3.

The Max Pax coffee filter rings were designed for use in percolators, and each ring contained a pre measured amount of coffee grounds that were sealed in a self contained paper filter.

Once again, it is possible to separate this low pressure period into three construction phases The first, from 1914 to 1921, included beginning construction of the boiler building, the coal distributor and the machinery room.

The next year, the remaining boilers (numbers 1 and 2) were installed, and with the war over, the two German AEG sets were finally received, beginning operation in 1921.