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Technological Innovation in the Copper Industry. Volume 2. Technology Forecast.

PB83227074

Publication Date	1983
Personal Author	Weiss, A.; Themelis, N.; Guernsey, N.
Page Count	138
Abstract	Volume II presents the consensus technology forecast of the experts surveyed in the study. The report contains a discussion summarizing the findings and the expected role of new technology in the copper flowsheet of the future. The basic functions, advantages, and state of development of 23 innovative technologies are described. Diffusion and critical events forecasts for each technology are also provided.
Keywords	Metal industry Copper Technology innovation Economic analysis Forecasting Opinions Methodology
Source Agency	Bureau of Mines
NTIS Subject Category	96A - Domestic Commerce, Marketing, & Economics 48A - Mineral Industries
Corporate Authors	Mineral Systems, Inc., Stamford, CT.; Bureau of Mines, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	See also Volume 1, PB83-227066, and Volume 3, PB83-227082.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Open file rept. Sep 80-Dec 82.
NTIS Issue Number	198320
Contract Number	J0100063

Technological Innovation in the Copper Industry. Volume 2. Technology Forecast.

Technological Innovation in the Copper Industry. Volume 2. Technology Forecast.
PB83227074

Publication Date	1983
Personal Author	Weiss, A.; Themelis, N.; Guernsey, N.
Page Count	138
Abstract	Volume II presents the consensus technology forecast of the experts surveyed in the study. The report contains a discussion summarizing the findings and the expected role of new technology in the copper flowsheet of the future. The basic functions, advantages, and state of development of 23 innovative technologies are described. Diffusion and critical events forecasts for each technology are also provided.
Keywords	Metal industry Copper Technology innovation Economic analysis Forecasting Opinions Methodology
Source Agency	Bureau of Mines
NTIS Subject Category	96A - Domestic Commerce, Marketing, & Economics 48A - Mineral Industries
Corporate Authors	Mineral Systems, Inc., Stamford, CT.; Bureau of Mines, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	See also Volume 1, PB83-227066, and Volume 3, PB83-227082.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Open file rept. Sep 80-Dec 82.
NTIS Issue Number	198320
Contract Number	J0100063