| Autor: |
Hatsopoulos, G. N., Gyftopoulos, E. P., Sant, R. W., Widmer, T. F. |
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Harvard Business Review; Mar/Apr78, Vol. 56 Issue 2, p111-122, 12p, 1 Diagram, 4 Charts, 1 Graph |
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At a cost of about 50% less than the cost of new energy supplies now planned or under development, U.S. manufacturers could furnish themselves with a fuel source that equals the amount of energy consumed by automobiles in the United States today. How? Through investment in energy-efficient plant and equipment, say the authors of this article. Higher energy efficiency could be achieved by combining processes and by recovering heat that now is wasted when it escapes to the environment. The authors explore the conservation possibilities in the raising of process steam, direct-combustion heating of materials, and use of electric motors. Unfortunately, they say, many manufacturers set too high a rate of return for these investments--higher than that for their regular capital projects--which may lead to uncompetitive positions in their markets. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
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Complementary Index |
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