Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Publisher :
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 20,7 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Energy policy
ISBN :
Author : International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 39,8 MB
Release : 2016-09-01
Category :
ISBN : 9789295111431
Author : George A. Olah
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 49,6 MB
Release : 2011-08-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 3527644636
The world is currently consuming about 85 million barrels of oil a day, and about two-thirds as much natural gas equivalent, both derived from non-renewable natural sources. In the foreseeable future, our energy needs will come from any available alternate source. Methanol is one such viable alternative, and also offers a convenient solution for efficient energy storage on a large scale. In this updated and enlarged edition, renowned chemists discuss in a clear and readily accessible manner the pros and cons of humankind's current main energy sources, while providing new ways to overcome obstacles. Following an introduction, the authors look at the interrelationship of fuels and energy, and at the extent of our non-renewable fossil fuels. They also discuss the hydrogen economy and its significant shortcomings. The main focus is on the conversion of CO2 from industrial as well as natural sources into liquid methanol and related DME, a diesel fuel substitute that can replace LNG and LPG. The book is rounded off with an optimistic look at future possibilities. A forward-looking and inspiring work that vividly illustrates potential solutions to our energy and environmental problems.
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 16,92 MB
Release : 1990-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309041422
The American love affair with the automobile is powered by gasoline and diesel fuel, both produced from petroleum. But experts are turning more of their attention to alternative sources of liquid transportation fuels, as concerns mount about U.S. dependence on foreign oil, falling domestic oil production, and the environment. This book explores the potential for producing liquid transportation fuels by enhanced oil recovery from existing reservoirs, and processing resources such as coal, oil shale, tar sands, natural gas, and other promising approaches. Fuels to Drive Our Future draws together relevant geological, technical, economic, and environmental factors and recommends specific directions for U.S. research and development efforts on alternative fuel sources. Of special interest is the book's benchmark cost analysis comparing several major alternative fuel production processes. This volume will be of special interest to executives and engineers in the automotive and fuel industries, policymakers, environmental and alternative fuel specialists, energy economists, and researchers.
Author : Wh-Hsun Cheng
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 40,23 MB
Release : 1994-06-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780824792237
This work details the technical, environmental and business aspects of current methanol production processes and presents recent developments concerning the use of methanol in transportation fuel and in agriculture. It is written by internationally renowned methanol experts from academia and industry.
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Publisher :
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 43,58 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Internal combustion engines, Spark ignition
ISBN :
Author : Martin Bertau
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 699 pages
File Size : 30,39 MB
Release : 2014-02-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3642397093
Methanol - The Chemical and Energy Feedstock of the Future offers a visionary yet unbiased view of methanol technology. Based on the groundbreaking 1986 publication "Methanol" by Friedrich Asinger, this book includes contributions by more than 40 experts from industry and academia. The authors and editors provide a comprehensive exposition of methanol chemistry and technology which is useful for a wide variety of scientists working in chemistry and energy related industries as well as academic researchers and even decision-makers and organisations concerned with the future of chemical and energy feedstocks.
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Publisher :
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 37,85 MB
Release :
Category : Energy policy
ISBN :
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture. Subcommittee on Forests, Family Farms, and Energy
Publisher :
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 14,42 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN :
Author : Sunggyu Lee
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 46,98 MB
Release : 2014-07-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 146659456X
While strides are being made in the research and development of environmentally acceptable and more sustainable alternative fuels—including efforts to reduce emissions of air pollutants associated with combustion processes from electric power generation and vehicular transportation—fossil fuel resources are limited and may soon be on the verge of depletion in the near future. Measuring the correlation between quality of life, energy consumption, and the efficient utilization of energy, the Handbook of Alternative Fuel Technologies, Second Edition thoroughly examines the science and technology of alternative fuels and their processing technologies. It focuses specifically on environmental, technoeconomic, and socioeconomic issues associated with the use of alternative energy sources, such as sustainability, applicable technologies, modes of utilization, and impacts on society. Written with research and development scientists and engineers in mind, the material in this handbook provides a detailed description and an assessment of available and feasible technologies, environmental health and safety issues, governmental regulations, and issues and agendas for R&D. It also includes alternative energy networks for production, distribution, and consumption. What’s New in This Edition: Contains several new chapters of emerging interest and updates various chapters throughout Includes coverage of coal gasification and liquefaction, hydrogen technology and safety, shale fuel by hydraulic fracturing, ethanol from lignocellulosics, biodiesel, algae fuels, and energy from waste products Covers statistics, current concerns, and future trends A single-volume complete reference, the Handbook of Alternative Fuel Technologies, Second Edition contains relevant information on chemistry, technology, and novel approaches, as well as scientific foundations for further enhancements and breakthroughs. In addition to its purposes as a handbook for practicing scientists and engineers, it can also be used as a textbook or as a reference book on fuel science and engineering, energy and environment, chemical process design, and energy and environmental policy.
