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Fossil Energy

Selected Entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology

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  • © 2013

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Editors:
  1. Ripudaman Malhotra

    1. Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Lab., SRI International, Menlo Park, USA

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  • Presents up-to-date estimates of fossil reserves and resources for coal, gas, and petroleum
  • Covers recovery technologies for unconventional resources such as shale gas and shale oil, coal-to-liquids, gas-to-liquids, and natural gas hydrates
  • Describes current developments aimed at improving efficiency and minimizing environmental impact, such as new designs for internal combustion engines and technologies for scrubbing emissions
  • Reviews global developments in carbon capture and sequestration
  • Provides an excellent introduction for those entering the field, as well as new insights for advanced researchers and industry experts
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vi
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  2. Fossil Energy, Introduction

    • Ripudaman Malhotra
    Pages 1-5

  3. Oil and Natural Gas: Global Resources

    • Peter J. McCabe
    Pages 7-23

  4. Petroleum and Oil Sands Exploration and Production

    • James G. Speight
    Pages 25-60

  5. Petroleum Refining and Environmental Control and Environmental Effects

    • James G. Speight
    Pages 61-97

  6. Oil Shale Processing, Chemistry and Technology

    • Vahur Oja, Eric M. Suuberg
    Pages 99-148

  7. Developments in Internal Combustion Engines

    • Timothy J. Jacobs
    Pages 149-219

  8. Alaska Gas Hydrate Research and Field Studies

    • S. L. Patil, A. Y. Dandekar, S. Khataniar
    Pages 221-245

  9. Gas to Liquid Technologies

    • Marianna Asaro, Ronald M. Smith
    Pages 247-310

  10. Coal and Peat: Global Resources and Future Supply

    • Mikael Höök
    Pages 311-341

  11. Coal Preparation

    • Gerald H. Luttrell, Rick Q. Honaker
    Pages 343-387

  12. Coal to Liquids Technologies

    • Marianna Asaro, Ronald M. Smith
    Pages 389-442

  13. Mining Industries and Their Sustainable Management

    • Sandip Chattopadhyay, Devamita Chattopadhyay
    Pages 443-473

  14. CO2 Reduction and Coal-Based Electricity Generation

    • János Beér
    Pages 475-488

  15. Pulverized Coal-Fired Boilers and Pollution Control

    • David K. Moyeda
    Pages 489-526

  16. Natural Gas Power

    • Raub W. Smith, S. Can Gülen
    Pages 527-595

  17. CO2 Capture and Sequestration

    • S. Julio Friedmann
    Pages 597-617

  18. Back Matter

    Pages 619-631
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About this book

The word sustainability shares its root with sustenance. In the context of modern society, sustenance is inextricably linked to the use of energy. Fossil Energy provides an authoritative reference on all aspects of this key resource, which currently represents nearly 85% of global energy consumption. Gathering 16 peer-reviewed entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology, the chapters provide comprehensive, yet concise coverage of fundamentals and current areas of research. Written by recognized authorities in the field, this volume represents an essential resource for scientists and engineers working on the development of energy resources, fossil or alternative, and reflects the essential role of energy supplies in supporting a sustainable future.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Lab., SRI International, Menlo Park, USA

    Ripudaman Malhotra

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