Industrial ecology in northern areas : practical experience and development

• Main Authors: Grip, Carl-Erik, Sandström, Erik, Gebart, Rikard, Karlsson, Jonny
• Format: Conference Object
• Language: English
• Published: Luleå tekniska universitet, Energivetenskap 2010
• Subjects: Energy Engineering; Energiteknik; Luleå; Piteå
• Online Access: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-28627

The possibilities to develop the industrial ecology in the northern regions of Europe are influenced by some common characteristics, e.g.: The regions are rich in natural re-sources and energy- and material intensive base industries. These industries cover sev-eral branches, e.g., Mining, Iron and Steel, Metal production, Pulp and Paper. Low popu-lation density and relatively long distances to the main customers are difficulties espe-cially for transport and use of rest products. District heating with waste heat from the in-dustries is an important part of the energy system that reduces the emission of green-house gases and improves the overall energy efficiency. The problems and possibilities connected to the industrial ecology are described for two examples, the energy system in Luleå and the Solander science park in Piteå Godkänd; 2010; Bibliografisk uppgift: Sider: 8; 20101215 (cargri)