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   * Such values characterising efficiency are not "efficiency factors" - they are values with a dimension.   * Such values characterising efficiency are not "efficiency factors" - they are values with a dimension.
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   * It is not possible to introduce an efficiency factor instead of this because most activities requiring the use of energy do not have the dimension of energy.\\   * It is not possible to introduce an efficiency factor instead of this because most activities requiring the use of energy do not have the dimension of energy.\\
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   * And there is no "minimum amount of energy required based on physical reasons" for providing a benefit; the contrary assumption is also a widespread misconception – the "minimum amount of energy required" is zero in most cases (or an extremely small value greater than zero).\\   * And there is no "minimum amount of energy required based on physical reasons" for providing a benefit; the contrary assumption is also a widespread misconception – the "minimum amount of energy required" is zero in most cases (or an extremely small value greater than zero).\\
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   * Heat storage tanks can be insulated more efficiently, thereby considerably reducing the energy consumption for maintaining the temperature (the thermos-flask principle).   * Heat storage tanks can be insulated more efficiently, thereby considerably reducing the energy consumption for maintaining the temperature (the thermos-flask principle).
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   * The same applies for heat distribution pipes (particularly domestic hot water and circulation pipes).   * The same applies for heat distribution pipes (particularly domestic hot water and circulation pipes).
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   * Heat can be recovered from waste water from washing and showering.   * Heat can be recovered from waste water from washing and showering.
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   * Insulation which prevents heat losses is just as effective for cooling performance (see __**//Fig 1//**__).   * Insulation which prevents heat losses is just as effective for cooling performance (see __**//Fig 1//**__).
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   * By using heat recovery, energy can also be used more efficiently for industrial processes.  An example of that is a counter-flow firing kiln: (hot!) fired goods approach the as yet cold, unfired goods along the production lines.   * By using heat recovery, energy can also be used more efficiently for industrial processes.  An example of that is a counter-flow firing kiln: (hot!) fired goods approach the as yet cold, unfired goods along the production lines.
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   * Improved efficiency of materials and recycling of energy-intensively produced materials can also reduce the energy consumption.\\   * Improved efficiency of materials and recycling of energy-intensively produced materials can also reduce the energy consumption.\\
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   * Warm home: non-equilibrium state, "higher indoor temperature" in comparison with "cold surroundings". Intelligent process management: all types of thermal protection. Practical example: Passive House.   * Warm home: non-equilibrium state, "higher indoor temperature" in comparison with "cold surroundings". Intelligent process management: all types of thermal protection. Practical example: Passive House.
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   * Climatised home: non-equilibrium state, "cool indoor temperature/lower humidity "in comparison with "hot surroundings/high humidity". Intelligent process management: thermal protection, heat and moisture recovery. Practical example: Passive House with a compact unit.   * Climatised home: non-equilibrium state, "cool indoor temperature/lower humidity "in comparison with "hot surroundings/high humidity". Intelligent process management: thermal protection, heat and moisture recovery. Practical example: Passive House with a compact unit.
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   * Cooling chain: non-equilibrium state, "cooler temperature in the cooling space" in contrast with "warmer surroundings/high humidity". Intelligent process management: thermal protection. Practical example: vacuum-insulated cooling space.   * Cooling chain: non-equilibrium state, "cooler temperature in the cooling space" in contrast with "warmer surroundings/high humidity". Intelligent process management: thermal protection. Practical example: vacuum-insulated cooling space.
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   * Transportation (see __**//Fig 2//**__): non-equilibrium state, " movement with friction". Intelligent process management: reduction in friction, recovery of braking energy.  Practical example: Hypercar, 1.5 litre car.\\   * Transportation (see __**//Fig 2//**__): non-equilibrium state, " movement with friction". Intelligent process management: reduction in friction, recovery of braking energy.  Practical example: Hypercar, 1.5 litre car.\\
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