Fossil Energy [recurso electrónico] Selected Entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology

The word sustainability shares its root with sustenance. In the context of modern society, sustenance is inextricably linked to the use of energy. **__Fossil Energy__** provides an authoritative reference on all aspects of this key resource, which currently represents nearly 85% of global energy consumption. Gathering 16 peer-reviewed entries from the __Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology,__ the chapters provide comprehensive, yet concise coverage of fundamentals and current areas of research. Written by recognized authorities in the field, this volume represents an essential resource for scientists and engineers working on the development of energy resources, fossil or alternative, and reflects the essential role of energy supplies in supporting a sustainable future. The word sustainability shares its root with sustenance. In the context of modern society, sustenance is inextricably linked to the use of energy. Fossil Energy provides an authoritative reference on all aspects of this key resource, which currently contributes to nearly 85% of global energy consumption. Gathering 16 peer-reviewed entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology , this volume represents an essential resource for scientists and engineers working on the development of energy resources, fossil or alternative. Written by recognized authorities in the field, the chapters provide comprehensive, yet concise coverage of fundamentals, current areas of research, and goals for the future to support real progress in sustainability science and technology. Presents up-to-date estimates of fossil reserves and resources for coal, gas, and petroleum Covers recovery technologies for unconventional resources such as shale gas and shale oil, coal-to-liquids, gas-to-liquids, and natural gas hydrates Describes current developments aimed at improving efficiency and minimizing environmental impact, such as new designs for internal combustion engines and technologies for scrubbing emissions Reviews global developments in carbon capture and sequestration Provides an excellent introduction for those entering the field, as well as new insights for advanced researchers and industry experts Front Matter....Pages i-vi Fossil Energy, Introduction....Pages 1-5 Oil and Natural Gas: Global Resources....Pages 7-23 Petroleum and Oil Sands Exploration and Production....Pages 25-60 Petroleum Refining and Environmental Control and Environmental Effects....Pages 61-97 Oil Shale Processing, Chemistry and Technology....Pages 99-148 Developments in Internal Combustion Engines....Pages 149-219 Alaska Gas Hydrate Research and Field Studies....Pages 221-245 Gas to Liquid Technologies....Pages 247-310 Coal and Peat: Global Resources and Future Supply....Pages 311-341 Coal Preparation....Pages 343-387 Coal to Liquids Technologies....Pages 389-442 Mining Industries and Their Sustainable Management....Pages 443-473 CO 2 Reduction and Coal-Based Electricity Generation....Pages 475-488 Pulverized Coal-Fired Boilers and Pollution Control....Pages 489-526 Natural Gas Power....Pages 527-595 CO 2 Capture and Sequestration....Pages 597-617 Back Matter....Pages 619-631

1. Fossil Energy, Introduction 2. Oil And Natural Gas: Global Resources 3. Petroleum and Oil Sands Exploration and Production 4. Petroleum Refining and Environmental Control and Environmental Effects 5. Oil Shale Processing, Chemistry and Technology 6. Developments in Internal Combustion Engines 7. Alaska Gas Hydrate Research and Field Studies 8. Gas to Liquids Technologies 9. Coal and Peat: Global Resources 10. Coal Preparation 11. Coal to Liquids 12. Mining Industries and their Sustainable Management 13. CO2 Reduction and Coal-Based Electricity Generation 14. Pulverized Coal-Fired Boilers and Pollution Control 15. Natural Gas Power 16. CO2 Capture and Sequestration Index.

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