Energy in the 21st century [electronic resource] / John R. Fanchi with Christopher J. Fanchi.

ISBN:

9789814434683

Title:

Author:

Fanchi, John R.

Personal Author:

Fanchi, John R.

Edition:

3rd ed.

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Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 398 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Contents:

1. A brief history of energy consumption. Learning objectives. 1.1. What is energy? 1.2. Historical energy consumption. 1.3. Energy consumption and the quality of life. 1.4. Energy in transition. 1.5. "Decarbonization". 1.6. Activities -- 2. Fossil Energy -- coal. Learning objectives. 2.1. Geologic history of the earth. 2.2. Origin of coal. 2.3. Coal. 2.4. Distribution and production of coal. 2.5. Fossil energy and combustion. 2.6. Case study: a coal-fired power plant. 2.7. Coal gas. 2.8. Activities -- 3. Fossil energy -- oil and gas. Learning objectives. 3.1. Geology of oil and gas reservoirs. 3.2. Origin of oil and gas. 3.3. Oil and gas reservoirs and reserves. 3.4. Classification of oil and gas. 3.5. Shale oil, tar sands and extra heavy oil. 3.6. Unconventional gas. 3.7. Global distribution of oil and gas. 3.8. Activities -- 4. Peak oil. Learning objectives. 4.1. Oil and gas production. 4.2. Global oil and gas production and consumption. 4.3. The first oil crisis. 4.4. The price of oil. 4.5. Hubbert's oil supply forecast. 4.6. Environmental issues. 4.7. Activities -- 5. Nuclear energy. Learning objectives. 5.1. History of nuclear energy. 5.2. Nuclear reactors. 5.3. Global dependence on nuclear power. 5.4. Nuclear energy and the environment. 5.5. Activities -- 6. Renewable energy -- solar energy. Learning objectives. 6.1. Source of solar energy. 6.2. Energy conversion efficiency and intermittency. 6.3. Passive solar energy. 6.4. Active solar energy. 6.5. Solar power plants. 6.6. Solar electric technology. 6.7. Activities.

7. Renewable energy -- wind energy. Learning objectives. 7.1. History of wind power. 7.2. Wind turbine. 7.3. Wind farms. 7.4. Case study: European wind power. 7.5. Can wind meet all of our energy needs? 7.6. Environmental impact. 7.7. Activities -- 8. Renewable energy -- energy from water. Learning objectives. 8.1. Hydroelectric power. 8.2. Case study: Three Gorges Dam. 8.3. Waves and tides. 8.4. Geothermal. 8.5. Activities -- 9. Renewable energy -- bioenergy and synfuels. Learning objectives. 9.1. Biomass. 9.2. Case study: biofuels in Brazil. 9.3. Synfuels. 9.4. Environmental impact of combustible materials. 9.5. Activities -- 10. Energy carrier, energy storage and hybrid energy systems. Learning objectives. 10.1. Hydrogen. 10.2. The hydrogen economy. 10.3. Large scale energy storage. 10.4. A hybrid energy system for the hydrogen economy. 10.5. Activities -- 11. Electricity generation and distribution. Learning objectives. 11.1. Historical development of electric power. 11.2. Electric power generation. 11.3. Transformers. 11.4. Electric power distribution. 11.5. Developments in electric grid design. 11.6. Activities -- 12. Energy economics. Learning objectives. 12.1. Principles of economics. 12.2. Costs and benefits. 12.3. Economies of scale. 12.4. Management decisions in the energy sector. 12.5. Levelized energy cost. 12.6. Activities -- 13. Future issues -- geopolitics of energy. Learning objectives. 13.1. Sustainable development. 13.2. Energy and ethics. 13.3. Energy and geopolitics. 13.4. Political primer. 13.5. Global regulation of carbon emissions. 13.6. Activities -- 14. Future issues -- energy forecasts. Learning objectives. 14.1. Nuclear energy forecast. 14.2. Renewable energy forecast. 14.3. Energy conservation and energy forecasts. 14.4. Energy mix forecasts. 14.5. Forecasts based on supply. 14.6. The future of energy. 14.7. Activities.

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Subject Term:

Power resources.

Energy development.

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Fanchi, John R. Energy.

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Publication Date:

2013

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Summary

Many events that affect global energy production and consumption have occurred since the second edition of Energy in the 21st Century appeared in 2011. For example, an earthquake and tsunami in Japan led to the disruption of the Fukushima nuclear facility and a global re-examination of the safety of the nuclear industry. Oil and natural gas prices continue to be volatile, and the demand for energy has been affected by the global economy. The third edition updates data and the discussion of recent events.Energy in the 21st Century has been used as the text for an introductory energy course for the general college student population. Based on student feedback, we have included several features that enhance the value of the third edition as a textbook. In particular, we have included learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, end of chapter activities, a comprehensive index, and a glossary. Points to Ponder are abbreviated as P2P in the Learning Objectives boxes and are provided throughout the text. They are designed to encourage the reader to consider the material from different perspectives.