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Introduction to Glass industry
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Glass and ceramics industry is one of the age-old
industry and has evolved over the centuries, from
the potters wheel to a modern industry with sophisticated
controls.
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This
is one of the fastest growing industries, with
a projected growth rate of 8% |
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The
average energy cost as a percentage of manufacturing
cost is 30% in glass industry and 20 to 25% in
ceramic industry.
The recent liberalisation has enhanced the need
for competitiveness in the glass and ceramic industry.
In this context, it is necessary to design and
operate the glass and ceramics industry, with
focus on energy efficiency at the design stage.
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