Important factors in the innovation decision process among potential users of microwave-vacuum grain dryers

Technical Report · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:7310910

Grain drying activities in the U.S. consume a significant amount of energy each year which could be greatly reduced by the use of a new, virtually pollution-free, microwave-vacuum dryer. Whether or not the grain drying industry will convert to microwave dryers will depend on the comparative cost and reliability of alternate drying systems, the relative savings in fuel costs, the implementation of pollution regulations and the accompanying cost of required pollution equipment for non-microwave systems, and federal policies such as financial incentives to improve the pollution characteristics of existing equipment. The development of an econometric model for estimating the rate of microwave dryer implementation considering all of these incentives is discussed. (LCL)

• Research Organization: Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co., Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7310910
• Report Number(s): TID-27399
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COST
DRYERS
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ECONOMETRICS
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ENERGY CONSUMPTION
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PERFORMANCE
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POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT
POLLUTION REGULATIONS
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RELIABILITY
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
SEEDS