The ultimate goal of technological advancement in the industry is to enhance its overall competitiveness, which is reflected through industrial upgrading. Assessing industrial upgrading involves various indicators, and in response to new development needs, three key areas have been emphasized:
1. **Energy conservation, consumption reduction, and emission control** are essential for achieving cleaner production.
According to calculations, the comprehensive energy consumption level of China’s chemical fiber industry stands at approximately 1900 kg of standard coal per million yuan. While this is higher than the national GDP energy consumption level of 120,000 yuan, it remains relatively low compared to other manufacturing sectors. Overall, the chemical fiber industry is considered a low-energy-consuming sector. The energy consumption levels of China’s chemical fiber industry are very close to international advanced standards, with polyester polymerization already below the global average. Other types show slightly higher values but remain within a 10% margin. Thanks to technological progress, especially improvements in engineering technology, it is feasible to reduce the industry’s comprehensive energy consumption by 20% from 2005 levels. For instance, in the viscose industry, which has high chemical fiber consumption, the weighted average water usage per ton of viscose filaments is 197 tons, while for staples it is 80 tons. The average water reuse rate reaches 70%, with some facilities exceeding 95%. However, there is still a significant gap compared to international benchmarks. Through continuous efforts, the water consumption per million yuan in the viscose industry could be reduced by 30% by 2010 compared to 2005 levels.
China’s chemical fiber industry places great emphasis on environmental protection, effectively managing waste emissions. Key areas of focus include:
- **Promoting cleaner production**, which involves pollution prevention throughout the entire production process, emphasizing resource efficiency and reducing waste generation.
- **Strengthening terminal pollution control**, particularly by implementing stricter emission standards and investing in solutions for exhaust pollution.
- **Advocating for “pollution control and emission reduction†policies**, working with the government to ensure that financial and environmental policies are practical and beneficial for both the industry and the environment.
- **Increasing R&D investment**, focusing on clean production technologies and pollution control.
Through these efforts, the industry is expected to meet the 10% emission reduction target during the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan" period.
2. **Brand creation driven by science and technology innovation** plays a central role in industrial upgrading. As Du Fuzhou, president of the China National Textile and Apparel Industry Association, stated, "Science and technology and brand are two crucial resources and competitive focuses in the global textile economy." Product upgrades reflect industrial progress, with science and technology and branding as two critical dimensions. Increasing R&D investment enhances product value and technical content, while building strong industry brands boosts brand contribution. In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape and globalized economy, science and technology serve as the primary driving force behind industrial innovation and economic growth. Meanwhile, strong brands represent the social value of the industry chain, and brand-driven consumption fueled by innovation can stimulate competition and promote further technological advancement.
As of September this year, there are 25 nationally recognized brand names in China’s chemical fiber industry, including polyester civilian filaments, viscose staples, and nylon industrial yarn. These brands have demonstrated their value and gained international recognition. However, compared to the scale of the entire industry, the number of branded products remains limited, and more effort is needed to accelerate the pace of brand creation, supported by technological progress. The goal is to build a complete brand industrial chain from raw materials to final products, thereby promoting the overall upgrading of the chemical fiber industry.
3. **Standards and patents** are fundamental indicators of industrial upgrading. They reflect modern industry development and play a vital role in technological and economic policies. Standards act as a bridge between innovation and the market, and research shows a positive correlation between new technology standards and patent applications.
Currently, the chemical fiber industry operates under a set of technical standards covering product specifications, testing methods, and related basic standards. There are 104 standards in total, including 48 national and 49 industry-level ones. However, many of these standards lag behind technological advancements and fail to keep up with the demands of a circular economy and sustainable development. Additionally, they lack alignment with international practices and need faster updates to adapt to new global standards.
Patents also play an important role, with numerous applications in areas such as polyester production, manufacturing processes, and equipment. However, the practical application of these patents remains limited, with most being used for awards rather than commercial value. Only a few industries, like the viscose sector, have successfully implemented patented technologies.
In a market-oriented innovation system, government support and enterprise participation are essential. While progress has been made, much work remains to improve the quality of standards and patents and establish effective operating mechanisms to achieve the goals of industrial upgrading.
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