Pearson, R. G.Pilling, R. G.2023-08-012023-08-011975https://hdl.handle.net/10182/16410Sponsored by New Zealand Energy and Development CommitteeThis report gives details on the consumption of fuels and electricity in the processing works of the New Zealand meat industry. The award of a grant by the New Zealand Energy Research and Development Committee has made this research programme possible. Consumption is related to meat production to provide a basis for inter-works comparisons and analyses of short and long term conservation measures. We are conscious of the fact that management and engineers are operating under severe constraints such as financial restrictions, human relationships and uncertainties as to future requirements for the implementation of hygiene regulations. The Report shows clearly the relationship between energy consumption and operation at various levels of utilised capacity. Research to date shows that it is quite clear that the levels of efficiency for the processing works are dependent to a large extent on the overall co-ordination of the meat industry. Critical factors therefore are the patterns of flow of stock from farms to the works and the movements of export products through the loading ports to the overseas markets. Preparation is being continued on the production of a report, early in 1976, on the integrated functioning of the Meat Industry as a whole with the major objectives of suggesting possible methods of achieving energy conservation and increased self- sufficiency.79 pagesenergy consumptionmeat processing industryReportANZSRC::300399 Animal production not elsewhere classified