Energy in the 21st century [[electronic resource] /] / John R. Fanchi with Christopher J. Fanchi

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910462794303321
• Autore: Fanchi John R
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Singapore, : World Scientific, 2013
• ISBN: 981-4434-68-X
• Edizione: [3rd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (416 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): FanchiChristopher J
• Disciplina: 621.042
• Soggetti: Renewable energy sources; Renewable energy; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Preface to the Third Edition; Dedication; About the Authors; CONTENTS; 1 A Brief History of Energy Consumption Learning Objectives; 1.1 What is Energy?; 1.2 Historical Energy Consumption; 1.3 Energy Consumption and the Quality of Life; 1.4 Energy in Transition; 1.5 ""Decarbonization""; 1.6 Activities; 2 Fossil Energy - Coal Learning Objectives; 2.1 Geologic History of the Earth; 2.2 Origin of Coal; 2.3 Coal; 2.4 Distribution and Production of Coal; 2.4.1 Coal Distribution; 2.4.2 Coal Production; 2.5 Fossil Energy and Combustion; 2.6 Case Study: A Coal-Fired Power Plant; 2.7 Coal Gas; 2.7.1 Global Distribution of Coal Gas2.8 Activities; 3 Fossil Energy - Oil and Gas Learning Objectives; 3.1 Geology of Oil and Gas Reservoirs; 3.1.1 Rock Attributes; 3.1.2 Depositional Environment; 3.2 Origin of Oil and Gas; 3.2.1 Biogenic Theory; 3.2.2 Abiogenic Theory; 3.3 Oil and Gas Reservoirs and Reserves; 3.3.1 Resource Pyramid; 3.3.2 Reserves; 3.4 Classification of Oil and Gas; 3.5 Shale Oil, Tar Sands and Extra Heavy Oil; 3.6 Unconventional Gas; 3.6.1 Gas Hydrates; 3.6.2 Tight Gas Sands and Shale Gas; 3.7 Global Distribution of Oil and Gas; 3.8 Activities; 4 Peak Oil Learning Objectives4.1 Oil and Gas Production; 4.1.1 History of Drilling Methods; 4.1.2 Modern Drilling Methods; 4.1.3 Hydraulic Fracturing; 4.1.4 Production System; 4.1.5 Processing and Transport; 4.1.6 Power Plants; 4.2 Global Oil and Gas Production and ; Consumption; 4.3 The First Oil Crisis; 4.3.1 Events Leading Up to the Crisis; 4.3.2 The Arab Oil Embargo; 4.4 The Price of Oil; 4.4.1 How Does Oil Price Affect Oil Recovery?; 4.4.2 How High Can Oil Prices Go?; 4.5 Hubbert's Oil Supply Forecast; 4.5.1 World Oil Production Rate Peak; 4.5.2 World Per Capita Oil Production Rate Peak; 4.6 Environmental Issues4.7 Activities; 5 Nuclear Energy Learning Objectives; 5.1 History of Nuclear Energy; 5.1.1 Discovery of the Nucleus; 5.1.2 Radioactivity; 5.1.3 History of Nuclear Power; 5.2 Nuclear Reactors; 5.2.1 Nuclear Fission Reactors; 5.2.2 Availability of Nuclear Fuel; 5.2.3 Nuclear Fusion Reactors; 5.2.4 ITER: A Prototype Nuclear Fusion Reactor; 5.3 Global Dependence on Nuclear Power; 5.4 Nuclear Energy and the Environment; 5.4.1 Nuclear Fission; 5.4.2 Radioactive Waste; 5.4.3 Containment Failure; 5.4.4 Nuclear Fallout; 5.4.5 Nuclear Winter; 5.4.6 Nuclear Fusion; 5.5 Activities; 6 Renewable Energy - Solar Energy Learning Objectives6.1 Source of Solar Energy; 6.2 Energy Conversion Efficiency and Intermittency; 6.3 Passive Solar Energy; 6.3.1 Roof Overhang; 6.3.2 Thermal Conductivity and Insulation; 6.4 Active Solar Energy; 6.4.1 Solar Heat Collectors; 6.5 Solar Power Plants; 6.5.1 Solar Power Tower; 6.5.2 Solar Electric Generating Systems; 6.5.3 Concentrating Solar Power; 6.5.4 Case Study: Spanish Solar Power; 6.6 Solar Electric Technology; 6.6.1 Photoelectric Effect; 6.6.2 Photovoltaics; 6.7 Activities; 7 Renewable Energy - Wind Energy Learning Objectives; 7.1 History of Wind Power
• Sommario/riassunto: Many events that affect global energy production and consumption have occurred since the second edition of Energy in the 21st Century appeared in 2011. For example, an earthquake and tsunami in Japan led to the disruption of the Fukushima nuclear facility and a global re-examination of the safety of the nuclear industry. Oil and natural gas prices continue to be volatile, and the demand for energy has been affected by the global economy. The third edition updates data and the discussion of recent events.Energy in the 21st Century has been used as the text for an introductory energy course for