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Analysis of energy use and carbon losses in the chemical industry
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Author(s):
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Bach, P.W.; Neelis, M.; Patel, M.; Blok, K.
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Publication date:
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ECN
Energy Efficiency in Industry
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1-12-2005
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ECN report number:
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Document type:
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ECN-RX--05-204
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Other
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Number of pages:
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Full text:
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22
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Abstract:
A preliminary bottom-up analysis of the energy use in the chemical industry
has been performed, using a model containing data sets on production
processes for 52 of the most important bulk chemicals as well as production
volumes for these chemicals. The processes analysed are shown to cover
between 70 and 100% of the total energy use in the chemical sector.
Energy use and the heat effects of the reactions taking place are separately
quantified. The processes are also compared with energetically ideal
processes following the stoichometric reactions. The compariosn shows
that there is significant room for process improvements, both in the
direction of more selective processes and in the direction of
further energy savings.
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