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Chemical thermodynamics for industry [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Trevor Letcher
| Chemical thermodynamics for industry [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Trevor Letcher |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge, U.K., : Royal Society of Chemistry, c2004 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (295 p.) |
| Disciplina | 660.2969 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | LetcherT. M (Trevor M.) |
| Soggetto topico |
Thermodynamics - Industrial applications
Chemical engineering |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 1-84755-041-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | CTI_FM; CTI_01_001_011; CTI_02_012_022; CTI_03_023_032; CTI_04_033_042; CTI_05_043_056; CTI_06_057_075; CTI_07_076_087; CTI_08_088_103; CTI_09_104_109; CTI_10_110_121; CTI_11_122_131; CTI_12_132_143; CTI_13_144_158; CTI_14_159_165; CTI_15_166_179; CTI_16_180_196; CTI_17_197_208; CTI_18_209_218; CTI_19_219_229; CTI_20_230_242; CTI_21_243_253; CTI_22_254_261; CTI_23_262_273; CTI_INDEX |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910454332203321 |
| Cambridge, U.K., : Royal Society of Chemistry, c2004 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Chemical thermodynamics for industry [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Trevor Letcher
| Chemical thermodynamics for industry [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Trevor Letcher |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge, U.K., : Royal Society of Chemistry, c2004 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (295 p.) |
| Disciplina | 660.2969 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | LetcherT. M (Trevor M.) |
| Soggetto topico |
Thermodynamics - Industrial applications
Chemical engineering |
| ISBN | 1-84755-041-X |
| Classificazione |
58.12
35.12 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | CTI_FM; CTI_01_001_011; CTI_02_012_022; CTI_03_023_032; CTI_04_033_042; CTI_05_043_056; CTI_06_057_075; CTI_07_076_087; CTI_08_088_103; CTI_09_104_109; CTI_10_110_121; CTI_11_122_131; CTI_12_132_143; CTI_13_144_158; CTI_14_159_165; CTI_15_166_179; CTI_16_180_196; CTI_17_197_208; CTI_18_209_218; CTI_19_219_229; CTI_20_230_242; CTI_21_243_253; CTI_22_254_261; CTI_23_262_273; CTI_INDEX |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910782759603321 |
| Cambridge, U.K., : Royal Society of Chemistry, c2004 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Chemical thermodynamics for industry / / edited by Trevor Letcher
| Chemical thermodynamics for industry / / edited by Trevor Letcher |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge, U.K., : Royal Society of Chemistry, c2004 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (295 p.) |
| Disciplina | 660.2969 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | LetcherT. M (Trevor M.) |
| Soggetto topico |
Thermodynamics - Industrial applications
Chemical engineering |
| ISBN | 1-84755-041-X |
| Classificazione |
58.12
35.12 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | CTI_FM; CTI_01_001_011; CTI_02_012_022; CTI_03_023_032; CTI_04_033_042; CTI_05_043_056; CTI_06_057_075; CTI_07_076_087; CTI_08_088_103; CTI_09_104_109; CTI_10_110_121; CTI_11_122_131; CTI_12_132_143; CTI_13_144_158; CTI_14_159_165; CTI_15_166_179; CTI_16_180_196; CTI_17_197_208; CTI_18_209_218; CTI_19_219_229; CTI_20_230_242; CTI_21_243_253; CTI_22_254_261; CTI_23_262_273; CTI_INDEX |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910811379403321 |
| Cambridge, U.K., : Royal Society of Chemistry, c2004 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Climate change : observed impacts on planet earth / / edited by Trevor M. Letcher ; contributors Babatunde J. Abiodun [and fifty three others]
| Climate change : observed impacts on planet earth / / edited by Trevor M. Letcher ; contributors Babatunde J. Abiodun [and fifty three others] |
| Edizione | [Second edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam, Netherlands : , : Elsevier, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (0 p.) |
| Disciplina | 551.6 |
| Soggetto topico |
Climatic changes
Global environmental change |
| ISBN | 0-444-63535-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910297020703321 |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands : , : Elsevier, , 2016 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Climate change [[electronic resource] ] : observed impacts on planet Earth / / edited by Trevor M. Letcher
| Climate change [[electronic resource] ] : observed impacts on planet Earth / / edited by Trevor M. Letcher |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam, : Elsevier, 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (493 p.) |
| Disciplina |
363.73874
551.6 22 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | LetcherT. M (Trevor M.) |
| Soggetto topico |
Climatic changes
Climatic changes - Environmental aspects Global environmental change |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-282-73752-X
9786612737527 0-08-093303-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Climate Change: Observed Impacts on Planet Earth; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Contributors; Introduction; Part I: Possible Causes of Climate Change; Chapter 1: The Role of Atmospheric Gases in Global Warming; 1. Introduction; 2. Origin of the Greenhouse Effect: 'Primary' and 'Secondary' Effects; 3. The Physical Chemistry Properties of Greenhouse Gases; 4. The Lifetime of a Greenhouse Gas in the Earth's Atmosphere; 5. General Comments on Long-Lived Greenhouse Gases; 6. Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References
Chapter 2: The Role of Widespread Surface Solar Radiation Trends in Climate Change: Dimming and Brightening1. Introduction; 2. Solar Radiation and its Measurement; 3. Trends in Surface Solar Radiation or Global Dimming and Brightening; 4. The Causes of Dimming and Brightening; 5. The Influence of Solar Radiation Changes (Dimming and Brightening) on Climate; 6. Conclusions; References; Chapter 3: The Role of Space Weather and Cosmic Ray Effects in Climate Change; 1. Introduction; 2. Solar Activity, Cosmic Rays and Climate Change 3. The Influence on the Earth's Climate of the Solar System Moving Around the Galactic Centre and Crossing Galaxy Arms4. The Influence of Molecular-dust Galactic Clouds on the Earth's Climate; 5. The Influence of Interplanetary Dust Sources on the Earth's Climate; 6. Space Factors and Global Warming; 7. The Influence of Asteroids on the Earth's Climate; 8. The Influence of Nearby Supernova on the Earth's Climate; 9. Discussion and Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 4: The Role of Volcanic Activity in Climate and Global Change; 1. Introduction 2. Aerosol Loading, Spatial Distribution and Radiative Effect3. Volcanoes and Climate; 4. Summary; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 5: The Role of Variations of the Earth's Orbital Characteristics in Climate Change; 1. Introduction; 2. Astronomical Parameters; 3. Orbital-Induced Climate Change; 4. Conclusion; References; Part II: A Geological History of Climate Change; Chapter 6: A Geological History of Climate Change; 1. Introduction; 2. Climate Models; 3. Long-Term Climate Trends; 4. Early Climate History; 5. Phanerozoic Glaciations; 6. The Mesozoic-Early Cenozoic Greenhouse 7. Development of the Quaternary Icehouse8. Astronomical Modulation of Climate; 9. Milankovitch Cyclicity in Quaternary (Pleistocene) Climate History; 10. Quaternary Sub-Milankovitch Cyclicity; 11. The Holocene; 12. Climate of the Anthropocene; 13. Conclusions; Acknowledgement; References; Part III: Indicators of Climate and Global Change; Chapter 7: Changes in the Atmospheric Circulation as Indicator of Climate Change; 1. Introduction; 2. The General Circulation of the Atmosphere; 3. The Poleward Expansion of the Tropical Circulation; 4. The Decreasing Intensity of the Tropical Circulation 5. Emerging Mechanisms |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910454130703321 |
| Amsterdam, : Elsevier, 2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Climate change [[electronic resource] ] : observed impacts on planet Earth / / edited by Trevor M. Letcher
| Climate change [[electronic resource] ] : observed impacts on planet Earth / / edited by Trevor M. Letcher |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam, : Elsevier, 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (493 p.) |
| Disciplina |
363.73874
551.6 22 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | LetcherT. M (Trevor M.) |
| Soggetto topico |
Climatic changes
Climatic changes - Environmental aspects Global environmental change |
| ISBN |
1-282-73752-X
9786612737527 0-08-093303-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Climate Change: Observed Impacts on Planet Earth; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Contributors; Introduction; Part I: Possible Causes of Climate Change; Chapter 1: The Role of Atmospheric Gases in Global Warming; 1. Introduction; 2. Origin of the Greenhouse Effect: 'Primary' and 'Secondary' Effects; 3. The Physical Chemistry Properties of Greenhouse Gases; 4. The Lifetime of a Greenhouse Gas in the Earth's Atmosphere; 5. General Comments on Long-Lived Greenhouse Gases; 6. Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References
Chapter 2: The Role of Widespread Surface Solar Radiation Trends in Climate Change: Dimming and Brightening1. Introduction; 2. Solar Radiation and its Measurement; 3. Trends in Surface Solar Radiation or Global Dimming and Brightening; 4. The Causes of Dimming and Brightening; 5. The Influence of Solar Radiation Changes (Dimming and Brightening) on Climate; 6. Conclusions; References; Chapter 3: The Role of Space Weather and Cosmic Ray Effects in Climate Change; 1. Introduction; 2. Solar Activity, Cosmic Rays and Climate Change 3. The Influence on the Earth's Climate of the Solar System Moving Around the Galactic Centre and Crossing Galaxy Arms4. The Influence of Molecular-dust Galactic Clouds on the Earth's Climate; 5. The Influence of Interplanetary Dust Sources on the Earth's Climate; 6. Space Factors and Global Warming; 7. The Influence of Asteroids on the Earth's Climate; 8. The Influence of Nearby Supernova on the Earth's Climate; 9. Discussion and Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 4: The Role of Volcanic Activity in Climate and Global Change; 1. Introduction 2. Aerosol Loading, Spatial Distribution and Radiative Effect3. Volcanoes and Climate; 4. Summary; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 5: The Role of Variations of the Earth's Orbital Characteristics in Climate Change; 1. Introduction; 2. Astronomical Parameters; 3. Orbital-Induced Climate Change; 4. Conclusion; References; Part II: A Geological History of Climate Change; Chapter 6: A Geological History of Climate Change; 1. Introduction; 2. Climate Models; 3. Long-Term Climate Trends; 4. Early Climate History; 5. Phanerozoic Glaciations; 6. The Mesozoic-Early Cenozoic Greenhouse 7. Development of the Quaternary Icehouse8. Astronomical Modulation of Climate; 9. Milankovitch Cyclicity in Quaternary (Pleistocene) Climate History; 10. Quaternary Sub-Milankovitch Cyclicity; 11. The Holocene; 12. Climate of the Anthropocene; 13. Conclusions; Acknowledgement; References; Part III: Indicators of Climate and Global Change; Chapter 7: Changes in the Atmospheric Circulation as Indicator of Climate Change; 1. Introduction; 2. The General Circulation of the Atmosphere; 3. The Poleward Expansion of the Tropical Circulation; 4. The Decreasing Intensity of the Tropical Circulation 5. Emerging Mechanisms |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910777805203321 |
| Amsterdam, : Elsevier, 2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Climate change : observed impacts on planet Earth / / edited by Trevor M. Letcher
| Climate change : observed impacts on planet Earth / / edited by Trevor M. Letcher |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam, : Elsevier, 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (493 p.) |
| Disciplina |
363.73874
551.6 22 551.6 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | LetcherT. M (Trevor M.) |
| Soggetto topico |
Climatic changes
Climatic changes - Environmental aspects Global environmental change |
| ISBN |
1-282-73752-X
9786612737527 0-08-093303-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Climate Change: Observed Impacts on Planet Earth; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Contributors; Introduction; Part I: Possible Causes of Climate Change; Chapter 1: The Role of Atmospheric Gases in Global Warming; 1. Introduction; 2. Origin of the Greenhouse Effect: 'Primary' and 'Secondary' Effects; 3. The Physical Chemistry Properties of Greenhouse Gases; 4. The Lifetime of a Greenhouse Gas in the Earth's Atmosphere; 5. General Comments on Long-Lived Greenhouse Gases; 6. Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References
Chapter 2: The Role of Widespread Surface Solar Radiation Trends in Climate Change: Dimming and Brightening1. Introduction; 2. Solar Radiation and its Measurement; 3. Trends in Surface Solar Radiation or Global Dimming and Brightening; 4. The Causes of Dimming and Brightening; 5. The Influence of Solar Radiation Changes (Dimming and Brightening) on Climate; 6. Conclusions; References; Chapter 3: The Role of Space Weather and Cosmic Ray Effects in Climate Change; 1. Introduction; 2. Solar Activity, Cosmic Rays and Climate Change 3. The Influence on the Earth's Climate of the Solar System Moving Around the Galactic Centre and Crossing Galaxy Arms4. The Influence of Molecular-dust Galactic Clouds on the Earth's Climate; 5. The Influence of Interplanetary Dust Sources on the Earth's Climate; 6. Space Factors and Global Warming; 7. The Influence of Asteroids on the Earth's Climate; 8. The Influence of Nearby Supernova on the Earth's Climate; 9. Discussion and Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 4: The Role of Volcanic Activity in Climate and Global Change; 1. Introduction 2. Aerosol Loading, Spatial Distribution and Radiative Effect3. Volcanoes and Climate; 4. Summary; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 5: The Role of Variations of the Earth's Orbital Characteristics in Climate Change; 1. Introduction; 2. Astronomical Parameters; 3. Orbital-Induced Climate Change; 4. Conclusion; References; Part II: A Geological History of Climate Change; Chapter 6: A Geological History of Climate Change; 1. Introduction; 2. Climate Models; 3. Long-Term Climate Trends; 4. Early Climate History; 5. Phanerozoic Glaciations; 6. The Mesozoic-Early Cenozoic Greenhouse 7. Development of the Quaternary Icehouse8. Astronomical Modulation of Climate; 9. Milankovitch Cyclicity in Quaternary (Pleistocene) Climate History; 10. Quaternary Sub-Milankovitch Cyclicity; 11. The Holocene; 12. Climate of the Anthropocene; 13. Conclusions; Acknowledgement; References; Part III: Indicators of Climate and Global Change; Chapter 7: Changes in the Atmospheric Circulation as Indicator of Climate Change; 1. Introduction; 2. The General Circulation of the Atmosphere; 3. The Poleward Expansion of the Tropical Circulation; 4. The Decreasing Intensity of the Tropical Circulation 5. Emerging Mechanisms |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910820745603321 |
| Amsterdam, : Elsevier, 2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Future energy [[e-book] ] : improved, sustainable and clean options for our planet / / Trevor M. Letcher, emeritus professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
| Future energy [[e-book] ] : improved, sustainable and clean options for our planet / / Trevor M. Letcher, emeritus professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa |
| Edizione | [Second edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam : , : Elsevier, , [2014] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (739 p.) |
| Disciplina | 333.79 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | LetcherT. M (Trevor M.) |
| Soggetto topico |
Power resources
Power resources - Environmental aspects Clean energy industries Renewable energy sources |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 0-08-099422-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Future Energy; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; List of Contributors; I: Introduction; 1 Introduction with a Focus on Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide and Climate Change; 1.1 Why Is It Important to Consider Our Future Energy Options?; 1.1.1 Society's Needs; 1.2 The Need for a Sustainable, Safe and Non-polluting Energy Source; 1.3 Climate Change; 1.4 Atmospheric Pollution and Climate Change; 1.5 What Are Our Options for Electricity Generation?; 1.6 What Are Our Options for Transport Fuel?; 1.7 The Situation in the World Today; 1.8 How Can We Reduce the Stranglehold of Fossil Fuels?
ReferencesII: Fossil Fuels (Energy Sources); 2 Conventional Oil and Gas; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Hydrocarbon Reservoirs; 2.2.1 Hydrocarbon Location and Formation Evaluation; 2.2.2 Hydrocarbon Types; 2.3 Hydrocarbon Recovery, Reserves, Production and Consumption; 2.3.1 Energy Supply and Demand; 2.3.2 Conventional Oil and Gas; 2.3.2.1 LNG and Natural Gas Processing; 2.3.2.2 Enhanced Oil and Gas Recovery; 2.3.2.3 Hydraulic Fracturing and Matrix Acidizing; 2.3.2.4 Shale Hydrocarbon; 2.4 Global Warming and the Hydrocarbon Economy; 2.4.1 Energy and the Economy 2.4.2 Mitigating CO2 Emissions from Hydrocarbon Combustion2.5 Conclusion; References; 3 Coal Processing and Use for Power Generation; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Coal Reserves, Production and Use; 3.2.1 Coal Reserves and Production; 3.2.2 Coal Use; 3.3 Coal Properties; 3.3.1 Coal Composition; 3.3.2 Coal Characteristics Desired for Power Generation; 3.4 Processing of Coal Before Combustion; 3.4.1 Coal Preparation; 3.4.2 Cleaning High Sulphur Coals; 3.4.3 Removal of Other Contaminants; 3.4.4 Preparation of Ultra-Clean Coal; 3.4.5 Coal Dewatering and Drying; 3.5 Clean Coal Technologies 3.5.1 Pre-combustion Technologies3.5.2 Combustion Technologies; 3.5.3 Post-Combustion Technologies; 3.5.4 Carbon Capture and Sequestration; 3.6 Role of Coal in the Energy Mix for the Future; 3.7 Conclusions; References; 4 Frontier Oil and Gas: Deep-Water and the Arctic; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Deep-Water; 4.2.1 Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities; 4.3 Arctic; 4.4 Clathrate Hydrates; 4.4.1 Hydrates in Flow Assurance; 4.4.2 Hydrates for Energy; 4.5 Geothermal-Geopressurised Natural Gas; References; 5 Unconventional Oil and Gas: Oilsands; 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Bitumen Production from Oilsands5.2.1 Extraction of Mined Oilsands; 5.2.2 In Situ Production; 5.3 Transport Fuel Production from Bitumen; 5.4 Bitumen Characterisation; 5.4.1 Properties of Bitumen; 5.4.2 Asphaltenes; 5.5 Bitumen Upgrading Processes; 5.5.1 Visbreaking; 5.5.2 Coking; 5.5.3 Residue Hydroconversion; 5.6 Future of Oilsands; 5.6.1 Energy Use in Oilsands Production and Bitumen Upgrading; 5.6.2 Water Management in Oilsands Production; 5.6.3 Improving Bitumen Upgrading Technology; References; 6 Shale-Hosted Hydrocarbons and Hydraulic Fracturing; 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Shale-Hosted Hydrocarbons |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910453716403321 |
| Amsterdam : , : Elsevier, , [2014] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Future energy : improved, sustainable and clean options for our planet / / edited by Trevor M. Letcher, Emeritus Professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
| Future energy : improved, sustainable and clean options for our planet / / edited by Trevor M. Letcher, Emeritus Professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa |
| Edizione | [Second edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London : , : Elsevier, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xxi, 716 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps |
| Disciplina | 333.79 |
| Collana | Gale eBooks |
| Soggetto topico |
Power resources
Power resources - Environmental aspects Clean energy industries Renewable energy sources |
| ISBN | 0-08-099422-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Future Energy; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; List of Contributors; I: Introduction; 1 Introduction with a Focus on Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide and Climate Change; 1.1 Why Is It Important to Consider Our Future Energy Options?; 1.1.1 Society's Needs; 1.2 The Need for a Sustainable, Safe and Non-polluting Energy Source; 1.3 Climate Change; 1.4 Atmospheric Pollution and Climate Change; 1.5 What Are Our Options for Electricity Generation?; 1.6 What Are Our Options for Transport Fuel?; 1.7 The Situation in the World Today; 1.8 How Can We Reduce the Stranglehold of Fossil Fuels?
ReferencesII: Fossil Fuels (Energy Sources); 2 Conventional Oil and Gas; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Hydrocarbon Reservoirs; 2.2.1 Hydrocarbon Location and Formation Evaluation; 2.2.2 Hydrocarbon Types; 2.3 Hydrocarbon Recovery, Reserves, Production and Consumption; 2.3.1 Energy Supply and Demand; 2.3.2 Conventional Oil and Gas; 2.3.2.1 LNG and Natural Gas Processing; 2.3.2.2 Enhanced Oil and Gas Recovery; 2.3.2.3 Hydraulic Fracturing and Matrix Acidizing; 2.3.2.4 Shale Hydrocarbon; 2.4 Global Warming and the Hydrocarbon Economy; 2.4.1 Energy and the Economy 2.4.2 Mitigating CO2 Emissions from Hydrocarbon Combustion2.5 Conclusion; References; 3 Coal Processing and Use for Power Generation; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Coal Reserves, Production and Use; 3.2.1 Coal Reserves and Production; 3.2.2 Coal Use; 3.3 Coal Properties; 3.3.1 Coal Composition; 3.3.2 Coal Characteristics Desired for Power Generation; 3.4 Processing of Coal Before Combustion; 3.4.1 Coal Preparation; 3.4.2 Cleaning High Sulphur Coals; 3.4.3 Removal of Other Contaminants; 3.4.4 Preparation of Ultra-Clean Coal; 3.4.5 Coal Dewatering and Drying; 3.5 Clean Coal Technologies 3.5.1 Pre-combustion Technologies3.5.2 Combustion Technologies; 3.5.3 Post-Combustion Technologies; 3.5.4 Carbon Capture and Sequestration; 3.6 Role of Coal in the Energy Mix for the Future; 3.7 Conclusions; References; 4 Frontier Oil and Gas: Deep-Water and the Arctic; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Deep-Water; 4.2.1 Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities; 4.3 Arctic; 4.4 Clathrate Hydrates; 4.4.1 Hydrates in Flow Assurance; 4.4.2 Hydrates for Energy; 4.5 Geothermal-Geopressurised Natural Gas; References; 5 Unconventional Oil and Gas: Oilsands; 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Bitumen Production from Oilsands5.2.1 Extraction of Mined Oilsands; 5.2.2 In Situ Production; 5.3 Transport Fuel Production from Bitumen; 5.4 Bitumen Characterisation; 5.4.1 Properties of Bitumen; 5.4.2 Asphaltenes; 5.5 Bitumen Upgrading Processes; 5.5.1 Visbreaking; 5.5.2 Coking; 5.5.3 Residue Hydroconversion; 5.6 Future of Oilsands; 5.6.1 Energy Use in Oilsands Production and Bitumen Upgrading; 5.6.2 Water Management in Oilsands Production; 5.6.3 Improving Bitumen Upgrading Technology; References; 6 Shale-Hosted Hydrocarbons and Hydraulic Fracturing; 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Shale-Hosted Hydrocarbons |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910790765903321 |
| London : , : Elsevier, , 2014 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Future energy : improved, sustainable and clean options for our planet / / edited by Trevor M. Letcher, Emeritus Professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
| Future energy : improved, sustainable and clean options for our planet / / edited by Trevor M. Letcher, Emeritus Professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa |
| Edizione | [Second edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London : , : Elsevier, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xxi, 716 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps |
| Disciplina | 333.79 |
| Collana | Gale eBooks |
| Soggetto topico |
Power resources
Power resources - Environmental aspects Clean energy industries Renewable energy sources |
| ISBN | 0-08-099422-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Future Energy; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; List of Contributors; I: Introduction; 1 Introduction with a Focus on Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide and Climate Change; 1.1 Why Is It Important to Consider Our Future Energy Options?; 1.1.1 Society's Needs; 1.2 The Need for a Sustainable, Safe and Non-polluting Energy Source; 1.3 Climate Change; 1.4 Atmospheric Pollution and Climate Change; 1.5 What Are Our Options for Electricity Generation?; 1.6 What Are Our Options for Transport Fuel?; 1.7 The Situation in the World Today; 1.8 How Can We Reduce the Stranglehold of Fossil Fuels?
ReferencesII: Fossil Fuels (Energy Sources); 2 Conventional Oil and Gas; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Hydrocarbon Reservoirs; 2.2.1 Hydrocarbon Location and Formation Evaluation; 2.2.2 Hydrocarbon Types; 2.3 Hydrocarbon Recovery, Reserves, Production and Consumption; 2.3.1 Energy Supply and Demand; 2.3.2 Conventional Oil and Gas; 2.3.2.1 LNG and Natural Gas Processing; 2.3.2.2 Enhanced Oil and Gas Recovery; 2.3.2.3 Hydraulic Fracturing and Matrix Acidizing; 2.3.2.4 Shale Hydrocarbon; 2.4 Global Warming and the Hydrocarbon Economy; 2.4.1 Energy and the Economy 2.4.2 Mitigating CO2 Emissions from Hydrocarbon Combustion2.5 Conclusion; References; 3 Coal Processing and Use for Power Generation; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Coal Reserves, Production and Use; 3.2.1 Coal Reserves and Production; 3.2.2 Coal Use; 3.3 Coal Properties; 3.3.1 Coal Composition; 3.3.2 Coal Characteristics Desired for Power Generation; 3.4 Processing of Coal Before Combustion; 3.4.1 Coal Preparation; 3.4.2 Cleaning High Sulphur Coals; 3.4.3 Removal of Other Contaminants; 3.4.4 Preparation of Ultra-Clean Coal; 3.4.5 Coal Dewatering and Drying; 3.5 Clean Coal Technologies 3.5.1 Pre-combustion Technologies3.5.2 Combustion Technologies; 3.5.3 Post-Combustion Technologies; 3.5.4 Carbon Capture and Sequestration; 3.6 Role of Coal in the Energy Mix for the Future; 3.7 Conclusions; References; 4 Frontier Oil and Gas: Deep-Water and the Arctic; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Deep-Water; 4.2.1 Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities; 4.3 Arctic; 4.4 Clathrate Hydrates; 4.4.1 Hydrates in Flow Assurance; 4.4.2 Hydrates for Energy; 4.5 Geothermal-Geopressurised Natural Gas; References; 5 Unconventional Oil and Gas: Oilsands; 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Bitumen Production from Oilsands5.2.1 Extraction of Mined Oilsands; 5.2.2 In Situ Production; 5.3 Transport Fuel Production from Bitumen; 5.4 Bitumen Characterisation; 5.4.1 Properties of Bitumen; 5.4.2 Asphaltenes; 5.5 Bitumen Upgrading Processes; 5.5.1 Visbreaking; 5.5.2 Coking; 5.5.3 Residue Hydroconversion; 5.6 Future of Oilsands; 5.6.1 Energy Use in Oilsands Production and Bitumen Upgrading; 5.6.2 Water Management in Oilsands Production; 5.6.3 Improving Bitumen Upgrading Technology; References; 6 Shale-Hosted Hydrocarbons and Hydraulic Fracturing; 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Shale-Hosted Hydrocarbons |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910814931203321 |
| London : , : Elsevier, , 2014 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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