The chemical industry is a pretty important sector of our economy, not to mention the primary employer of chemists and chemical engineers. Not too surprisingly, the chemical industry is also a major player in energy use. Here is a link to a study that provides statistics on “Energy Use and Energy Intensity of the U.S. Chemical Industry.” I have to thank my colleague, Prof. Julie Fry, for providing this link. Among other statistics, this study discusses the energy use of ethylene, ammonia, and chlorine production.
-Maggie
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