Market characterization of solar industrial process heat applications. Progress report, second quarter 78-79
In order to realistically assess the market penetration potential for solar industrial process heat (IPH), the energy use and technical requirements of current industrial processes must be cataloged to provide an understanding of the existing industrial network. In addition, it is necessary to determine geographical location of industry and the investment decision criteria employed by industry for the purpose of establishing cost goals for solar energy that are realistic and comparable to accepted industrial financial practice. Included in this progress report are an analysis and summary of available recent data sources and studies related to IPH to determine the industries that have the largest energy requirements for process heat in the temperature ranges of <550/sup 0/F and 550/sup 0/F to 1100/sup 0/F. In addition to the summary of findings based upon data sources analyzed, the study objectives, scope, and methodology are presented. A summary table is presented also that identifies the temperature ranges that are required for specific industrial applications arranged according to standard industrial classification (SIC) codes. The material presented represents completion of the initial phase of this program, review and analysis of available literature and previously completed studies. Thus, the initial phase presents a screening of industrial applications according to SIC code, annual energy consumption, and end-use process temperature according to geographical location in the 13 most energy-intensive industrial states. During the second phase of the program, trade associations and other institutions related to the industries listed in the summary table will be identified and contacted.
- Research Organization:
- Solar Energy Research Inst., Golden, CO (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EG-77-C-01-4042
- OSTI ID:
- 5718033
- Report Number(s):
- SERI/PR-353-212
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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