Present And Future Fuels And Energy

Author : S. A. Iqbal
Publisher : Discovery Publishing House Pvt Limited
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9350562901

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Present and Future, Fuels and Energy by S. A. Iqbal Pdf

Fuel is a combustible substance containing carbon as the main constituent while other elements associated in different percentages are hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulphur etc. fuels on burning gives large amount of heat, which can be used in a number of ways for industries domestic purpose while the main use now a days is in automobiles. There are variety of fuels in ancient times wood was the main source of fuel for cooking purpose, with the progress of the science a number of alternate fuels like coke, coal, kerosene, diesel, and petrol were used for various purposes especially in automobiles.

Author : Trevor M. Letcher
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2008-07-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080564876

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Future Energy by Trevor M. Letcher Pdf

Future Energy will allow us to make reasonable, logical and correct decisions on our future energy as a result of two of the most serious problems that the civilized world has to face; the looming shortage of oil (which supplies most of our transport fuel) and the alarming rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide over the past 50 years (resulting from the burning of oil, gas and coal and the loss of forests) that threatens to change the world’s climate through global warming. Future Energy focuses on all the types of energy available to us, taking into account a future involving a reduction in oil and gas production and the rapidly increasing amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. It is unique in the genre of books of similar title in that each chapter has been written by a scientist or engineer who is an expert in his or her field. The book is divided into four sections: • Traditional Fossil Fuel and Nuclear Energy • Renewable Energy • Potentially Important New Types of Energy • New Aspects to Future Energy Usage Each chapter highlights the basic theory and implementation, scope, problems and costs associated with a particular type of energy. The traditional fuels are included because they will be with us for decades to come - but, we hope, in a cleaner form. The renewable energy types includes wind power, wave power, tidal energy, two forms of solar energy, bio-mass, hydroelectricity, geothermal and the hydrogen economy. Potentially important new types of energy include: pebble bed nuclear reactors, nuclear fusion, methane hydrates and recent developments in fuel cells and batteries. - Written by experts in the key future energy disciplines from around the globe - Details of all possible forms of energy that are and will be available globally in the next two decades - Puts each type of available energy into perspective with realistic, future options

Author : Christian Ngo,Joseph Natowitz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119213369

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Our Energy Future by Christian Ngo,Joseph Natowitz Pdf

Presents an overview on the different aspects of the energy value chain and discusses the issues that future energy is facing This book covers energy and the energy policy choices which face society. The book presents easy-to-grasp information and analysis, and includes statistical data for energy production, consumption and simple formulas. Among the aspects considered are: science, technology, economics and the impact on health and the environment. In this new edition two new chapters have been added: The first new chapter deals with unconventional fossil fuels, a resource which has become very important from the economical point of view, especially in the United States. The second new chapter presents the applications of nanotechnology in the energy domain. Provides a global vision of available and potential energy sources Discusses advantages and drawbacks to help prepare current and future generations to use energy differently Includes new chapters covering unconventional fossil fuels and nanotechnology as new energy Our Energy Future: Resources, Alternatives and the Environment, Second Edition, is written for professionals, students, teachers, decision-makers and politicians involved in the energy domain and interested in environmental issues.

Author : Robert L. Evans
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139464291

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Fueling Our Future: An Introduction to Sustainable Energy by Robert L. Evans Pdf

One of the most important issues facing humanity today is the prospect of global climate change, brought about primarily by our prolific energy use and heavy dependence on fossil fuels. Fueling Our Future: An Introduction to Sustainable Energy provides a concise overview of current energy demand and supply patterns. It presents a balanced view of how our reliance on fossil fuels can be changed over time so that we have a much more sustainable energy system in the near future. Written in a non-technical and accessible style, the book will appeal to a wide range of readers without scientific backgrounds.

Author : Richard Heinberg,David Fridley
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781610917797

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Our Renewable Future by Richard Heinberg,David Fridley Pdf

"Over the next few decades, we will see a profound energy transformation as society shifts from fossil fuels to renewable resources like solar, wind, biomass. But what might a one hundred percent renewable future actually look like, and what obstacles will we face in this transition? Authors explore the practical challenges and opportunities presented by the shift to renewable energy."--Page 4 of cover.

Author : Anco S. Blazev
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 788 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9788770223225

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Energy Security for the 21st Century by Anco S. Blazev Pdf

This book takes a very close look at energy and energy security from a hands-on, technical point of view with an ultimate goal of sorting out and explaining the deep meaning of energy as well as the key factors and variables of our energy security. The book reviews the major energy sources—coal, crude oil, natural gas, the renewables, and other alternative fuels and technologies—according to the way they affect our energy security now and what consequences might be expected in the future. Topics include the different technical, logistics, regulatory, social, political, and financial aspects of modern energy products and technologies. The advantages and disadvantages of the different fuels, technologies, energy strategies, regulations, and policies are reviewed in detail, sorted, and clearly laid out as well as their effects on our present and future energy security in a way that is easy to understand by high school students, engineers, and professors alike. This book is a must-read for energy executives, environmental specialists, investors, bankers, lawyers, regulators, politicians, and anyone involved, or interested, in today’s energy production and use and their effects on our energy security.

Author : Bill Paul
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2007-02-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 047009642X

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Future Energy by Bill Paul Pdf

Praise for Future Energy "Do not despair. Energy independence is in our future and this book has the road map! Bill Paul, one of the most astute observers of the energy scene, describes the new technologies that are taking us there and that will change our lives. A must-read book showing how business, citizens, and investors can take advantage." —Consuelo Mack, Anchor and Managing Editor Consuelo Mack WealthTrack Concerns over the availability and security of world energy supplies, especially when it comes to crude oil, have many people wondering what the future of this industry holds and how technology will continue to change it. Thanks to the energy technology revolution currently taking place, a promising "new" oil industry is quickly beginning to take shape-and it will, without a doubt, affect every company, household, and investor. In Future Energy, author Bill Paul-a national energy and environmentaljournalist for more than thirty years-skillfully addresses the investment implications of this new oil industry and shows you how to profit from the changes that lie ahead. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, Future Energy will introduce you to some of the most essential issues found within this new environment, including: The companies that will be counted on as the producers andinfrastructure providers of the new oil industry Why you should consider holding "oil shock" absorbing investmentsin your portfolio How electricity will become a new transportation fuel, providingunprecedented transportation fuel diversity The role that substitute liquid fuels (SLFs) will play in the newoil industry And much more

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Energy policy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105211338129

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Energy Fact Book by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1916070043

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Hydrogen by Anonim Pdf

Author : Calgary Institute for the Humanities,Canadian Energy Research Institute
Publisher : Calgary : Calgary Institute for the Humanities
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : CORNELL:31924067448815

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The Future of Fossil Fuel by Calgary Institute for the Humanities,Canadian Energy Research Institute Pdf

Author : Neil A. Olien,S. A. Schiffmacher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Hydrogen as fuel
ISBN : UIUC:30112105086943

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Hydrogen-future Fuel by Neil A. Olien,S. A. Schiffmacher Pdf

Author : Carla S. Jones,Stephen P. Mayfield
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520964280

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Our Energy Future by Carla S. Jones,Stephen P. Mayfield Pdf

Our Energy Future is an introductory textbook for the study of energy production, alternative and renewable fuels, and ways to build a sustainable energy future. Jones and Mayfield explore the creation and history of fossil fuels, their impact on the environment, and how they have become critical to our society. The authors also outline how adopting sustainable biofuels will be key to the future of energy stability and discuss a number of renewable energy options and biofuel feedstocks that are replacements for petroleum-based products. Our society is consuming energy at an alarming rate, and the authors warn that continuing fuel-usage patterns could permanently damage the environment. This book emphasizes the importance of continued scientific, agricultural, and engineering development while it outlines the political and environmental challenges that will accompany a complete shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy and biomass. Our Energy Future is an accessible resource for undergraduate students studying biofuels and bioenergy.

Author : Canada. Office of Energy Efficiency
Publisher : Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Alternative fuel vehicles
ISBN : UIUC:30112079475726

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Alternative Fuels in Canada by Canada. Office of Energy Efficiency Pdf

Author : Ottmar Edenhofer,Ramón Pichs Madruga
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1076 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Climate change mitigation
ISBN : 1139248707

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Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation by Ottmar Edenhofer,Ramón Pichs Madruga Pdf

This Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report (IPCC-SRREN) assesses the potential role of renewable energy in the mitigation of climate change. It covers the six most important renewable energy sources - bioenergy, solar, geothermal, hydropower, ocean and wind energy - as well as their integration into present and future energy systems. It considers the environmental and social consequences associated with the deployment of these technologies and presents strategies to overcome technical as well as non-technical obstacles to their application and diffusion. SRREN brings a broad spectrum of technology-specific experts together with scientists studying energy systems as a whole. Prepared following strict IPCC procedures, it presents an impartial assessment of the current state of knowledge: it is policy relevant but not policy prescriptive. SRREN is an invaluable assessment of the potential role of renewable energy for the mitigation of climate change for policymakers, the private sector and academic researchers.

Author : Mark Jaccard
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1139449052

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Sustainable Fossil Fuels by Mark Jaccard Pdf

More and more people believe we must quickly wean ourselves from fossil fuels - oil, natural gas and coal - to save the planet from environmental catastrophe, wars and economic collapse. In this 2006 book, Professor Jaccard argues that this view is misguided. We have the technological capability to use fossil fuels without emitting climate-threatening greenhouse gases or other pollutants. The transition from conventional oil and gas to their unconventional sources including coal for producing electricity, hydrogen and cleaner-burning fuels will decrease energy dependence on politically unstable regions. In addition, our vast fossil fuel resources will be the cheapest source of clean energy for the next century and perhaps longer, which is critical for the economic and social development of the world's poorer countries. By buying time for increasing energy efficiency, developing renewable energy technologies and making nuclear power more attractive, fossil fuels will play a key role in humanity's quest for a sustainable energy system.