Overview

This book discusses the demise of the unreliable and risk prone use of solid and liquid fossil fuel and the development of a sustainable world energy system which assures environmental quality and an equitable socio-economic system. Although more sources of oil are becoming available, supply of oil is becoming increasingly less secure. Increasing petroleum costs, supply uncertainties, political factors, and environmental damage are forcing a radical move towards alternative fossil fuels such as natural gas and tar sand/shale extracted oil, bio-fuels, and alternative energy sources. This book provides an up-to-date review of the socio-economic, political, and environmental factors forcing a new approach to global energy developments and use, as well as a review of the alternative fuel and energy conversion technology developments which will drive future energy use towards a cleaner, sustainable, and more secure future.

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Author:   E.G. Frankel
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2007 ed.
Volume:   12
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.477kg
ISBN:  

9781402063817

ISBN 10:   1402063814
Pages:   174
Publication Date:   30 November 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

From the contents List of Figures. List of Tables. Abbreviations and Acronyms. World Energy Assessment Overview. Preamble. Preface. 1.0 Introduction. 2.0 Energy Supply And Policy Issues. 3.0 Drivers Of The Transition To A Clean And More Energy Efficient World. 4.0 Developing The Energy Future. 5.0 Political And Socio-Economic Effects Of The New Energy Future. 6.0 Arabia: The Center Of The Petroleum World. 7.0 The Global Energy Future. Conclusions: Big Is Not Synonymous With Beautiful Or Much With Civilized. Postscript. Finale. Appendix A Production, Emulsification, Transportation, and Use of Orimulsion. Appendix B The Future of the Automobile as the Major Oil Consumer. Bibliography. Index.

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