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Property, Plant And Equipment (Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Property, Plant And Equipment [Abstract] | ||
| Land | $ 13,509 | $ 12,897 |
| Building and improvements | 135,049 | 129,881 |
| Plant and equipment | 2,039,050 | 1,963,186 |
| Other | 147,342 | 133,241 |
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | 2,334,950 | 2,239,205 |
| Less: Accumulated depreciation | (1,196,845) | (1,098,792) |
| Property, plant and equipment, net, before construction in progress | 1,138,105 | 1,140,413 |
| Construction in progress | 93,961 | 29,921 |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $ 1,232,066 | $ 1,170,334 |
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The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets that include building structures held for productive use including any addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, such as interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived assets under construction that include construction costs to date on capital projects that have not been completed and assets being constructed that are not ready to be placed into service. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of real estate held for productive use. This excludes land held for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets used in the production process to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents capitalized assets classified as property, plant and equipment not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Does not include construction in progress. No definition available.
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Does not include construction in progress. No definition available.
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