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    Which of the following industries has the highest cogeneration potential?

    A) Iron and steel   

    B) Cotton textile

    C) Sugar                           

    D) Paper

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Cogeneration potential estimates by TERI
    Industry Potential (MW) Percent
    Alumina 59 0.8
    Caustic soda 394 5.2
    Cement 78 1.0
    Cotton textile 506 6.7
    Iron & steel 362 4.8
    Man-made fibre 144 1.9
    Paper 594 7.8
    Refineries 232 3.1
    Sugar 5,131 67.7
    Sulfuric Acid 74 1.0
    Total 7,574 100
    Source: Planning for the Indian power sector (1995). TERI, p. 117.


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