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Cogeneration Technologies | Generic Technologies

A number of general technologies can contribute to increased efficiency and productivity in manufacturing. These include computer control of building environments, computer control of processes or major energy-using equipment, waste-heat recovery, and adjustable-speed motors. Most frequently cited in the chemical industry is the use of adjustable-speed motors (roughly 41% of the industry). [MECS 1998]

General/Generic Technologies Use – 1998
(Percentage of Chemical Industry Population)


Graph depicting General/Generic Technologies Use - 1998 (% of Chemical Industry Population)

Source: MECS 1998



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