This book provides thorough knowledge and detailed information of oil shales using a range of conventional and unconventional techniques and methodologies combined to elucidate the composition of oil shale deposits. As these rocks are mined for energy production their compositio…
Focusing on trends in energy supply and demand, this text provides students with a comprehensive account of the subject and an understanding of how to use data analysis and modeling to make future projections and study climate impacts. Developments in technology and policy are d…
In this book, a leading scientist cuts through the controversy, presenting the facts about our energy needs, desires, and supplies and the environmental and human effects of obtaining and using energy. The author objectively assesses the true prospects, limitations, costs, risks…
One of the most eminent commentators on the vexed issue of oil and gas reserves makes his case that the supply position is secure for the medium term, and in doing so rebuts the doomsters who claim that imminent world oil and gas supply shortages presage a major world crisis; in…
by Thomson Gale (Firm), Schlager, Neil, Weisblatt, Jayne
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Introduces students to issues surrounding both current energy sources and alternative energy options. While there is significant discussion of the non-renewable resources now used to meet the majority of the world's energy needs (oil, coal and natural gas), the primary focus of …
Covers the history, describes how the energy works, discusses current research, and details the benefits, drawbacks, and impact of a variety of renewable energy sources.
This book presents the results of the research project G5055 'Development of novel methods for the prevention of pipeline failures with security implications,' carried out in the framework of the NATO Science for Peace and Security program, and explores the lifecycle assessment …
This book presents the results of the research project G5055 'Development of novel methods for the prevention of pipeline failures with security implications, ' carried out in the framework of the NATO Science for Peace and Security program, and explores the lifecycle assessment…
