Research Article

Scenario Analysis of Water-Saving Potential in Yeast Manufacturing Industry under the Guidance of Water Intake Quota

Table 4

Water use calculation of the yeast manufacturing industry in the bottom-line scenario, 2019–2024.

Year201920202021202220232024

YeastOutput (×103 m3)394402420438457474
Water efficiency distribution (%)<65 m3/t101214161820
65-70 m3/t202836445260
70-85 m3/t706050403020
Water use (×106 m3)29.0629.1930.0130.7931.6032.23
Yeast derivativesOutput (×103 m3)169172180188196203
Water efficiency distribution (%)<90 m3/t101214161820
90-100 m3/t202836445260
100-115 m3/t706050403020
Water intake (×106 m3)17.3717.4217.9718.5019.0019.39
Total water intake (×106 m3)46.4246.6147.9849.2950.6051.62
Annual water savings (×106 m3)3.253.513.874.244.655.04
Total water savings (×106 m3)3.256.7610.6314.8719.5224.56
Water efficiency increased (%)6.57.07.57.98.48.9