The Greening of Petroleum Operations: The Science of Sustainable Energy Production (Wiley-Scrivener)

This state-of-the-art text covers some of the most hot-button issues in the energy industry, covering new, greener processes for engineers, scientists, and students to move petroleum operations closer to sustainability. Petroleum is still the world's most diverse, efficient, and abundant energy source, however, due to grim climate concerns and high gas prices, there is a growing initiative from global leaders of petroleum to "go green." This book investigates and details how to do that. The Future of Petroleum Operations This state-of-the-art text analyzes some of the most contentious issues in the energy industry, covering new and greener processes for engineers and scientists and urging them to move petroleum operations closer to sustainability. Although petroleum is still the world's most diverse, efficient, and abundant energy source, there is a growing initiative from global political and industry leaders to'go green,'because of climate concerns and high gasoline prices. This book investigates and details how to do that. This groundbreaking new volume: Explains why current petroleum industry practices are inherently unsustainable and offers unique new solutions for'greening'the petroleum industry Discusses hot-button issues, such as global warming, carbon sequestration, zero-waste management, and sustainability Shows engineers and scientists how to implement the processes necessary to be more environmentally conscious Offers, for the first time, a new theory that certain carbons do not contribute to global warming, but their origin and the processes involved do Praise for The Greening of Petroleum Operations'The book proposes a paradigm shift in energy management. It correctly identifies root causes of environmental impact of current petroleum production operations. With proper science, the book shows that fossil fuel production and utilization are inherently sustainable as long as natural materials and energy sources are used.... This book has the potential of revolutionizing energy management practices.'—Farouq Ali, Honorary Professor of Oil and Gas Engineering, University of Calgary This state-of-the-art text analyzes some of the most contentious issues in the energy industry, covering new and greener processes for engineers and scientists and urging them to move petroleum operations closer to sustainability. Althoug petroleum is still the world's most diverse, efficient, and abundant energy source, there is a growing initiative from global political and industry leaders to "go green," because of climate concerns and high gasoline prices. This book investigates and details how to do that. Book Jacket Cover ......Page 1 Contents ......Page 7 ch1......Page 20 ch2......Page 40 ch3......Page 123 ch4......Page 177 ch5......Page 232 ch6......Page 273 ch7......Page 299 ch8......Page 351 ch9......Page 383 ch10......Page 421 ch11......Page 446 ch12......Page 477 ch13......Page 520 ch14......Page 589 ch15......Page 646 ch16......Page 709 ch17......Page 748 ch18......Page 772 app1......Page 783 app2......Page 796 refs......Page 802 index......Page 853 pubnote......Page 866