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by Brian F. Towler
The Future of Energy
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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: The History and Culture of Energy
Abstract
The Towler Principle
The History of Energy Use
The Movement to Oil
Summary
Chapter 2: How Is Energy Measured
Abstract
Hydrocarbon Fuels
Wood Fuels
Units of Power
Chapter 3: Energy Science and Thermodynamics
Abstract
The First Law of Thermodynamics
The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Chapter 4: Environmental Issues
Abstract
The Carbon Dioxide Issue
Coal
Oil
Natural Gas
Wind
Solar
Hydroelectric
Nuclear
Chapter 5: Crude Oil
Abstract
U.S. World Oil Production and the Peak Oil Theory
The U.S. Gas Supply Analogy to World Oil Production
New Supplies of Oil in the United States and the Implications for the World Oil Market
The World Picture
The Future of Oil
Chapter 6: Natural Gas
Abstract
The World Picture
Liquefied Natural Gas
Natural Gas Production in the United States
Natural Gas Storage
The Price of Gas
State Production and Transportation of Natural Gas in USA
Fracture Stimulation Techniques
Liquid Transportation Fuels from Natural Gas
The Future of Natural Gas
Chapter 7: Nuclear Energy
Abstract
The Uranium Fuel Cycle
Fast Breeder Reactors
Uranium Reserves and Sources
Nuclear Power Plant Safety
The Three Mile Island Incident
The Chernobyl Disaster
The Fukushima-Daiichi Incident
Nuclear Fusion Reactors
The Future of Nuclear Power
Chapter 8: Solar Power
Abstract
Photovoltaics
Concentrated Solar Power
Solar Efficiency of CSP Installations
Selected Location Studies
Environmental Issues
Economics
The Future of Solar Energy
Chapter 9: Wind Energy
Abstract
Wind Energy Statistics
Physics and Engineering of Wind Power
Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Pollution
Land Use Issues
The Portsmouth Abbey Wind Turbine
Impact on Birds, Bats and Other Flying Wildlife
Impacts on People
Summary
Chapter 10: Hydroelectricity
Abstract
Hydroelectric Basics
The Columbia River Hydroelectric System
The Grand Coulee Dam
The Other Columbia River Dams
Pumped Hydroelectric Storage
Summary
Chapter 11: Geothermal Energy
Abstract
The Geysers Dry Steam Geothermal Power Plant
Other Geothermal Applications
Enhanced Geothermal Systems
Environmental Issues
The Future of Geothermal Energy
Chapter 12: Ethanol, Biodiesel, and Biomass
Abstract
Ethanol Production
Fuel Economy of Ethanol
Biodiesel Production
Direct Conversion of Woody Biomass into Gasoline, Diesel and Other Liquid Fuels
Environmental Issues
The Future of Biomass
Chapter 13: Coal and Clean Coal Technologies
Abstract
World Coal Production
U.S. Coal Production
Australian Coal Production
Chinese Coal Production
Health, Safety, and Environmental Issues in Coal Use
Clean Coal Technologies
Coal to Liquids Technologies
Underground Coal Gasification
The Future of Coal
Chapter 14: Carbon Capture and Storage
Abstract
Carbon Emissions
Phase Behavior of Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Capture Methods
Carbon Storage Concepts
Carbon Storage Projects
The Future of Carbon Capture and Storage
Chapter 15: Hydrogen
Abstract
Hydrogen Technologies
The Hydrogen Economy
The Future of Hydrogen and the Hydrogen Economy
Chapter 16: What Is the Future of Energy? An Energy Policy for the United States
Abstract
Natural Gas
Coal
Nuclear Power
Hydroelectric
Wind
Solar
Geothermal
Oil
U.S. Energy Policy Development
Appendix A: The Carnot Cycle
Appendix B: Hubbert’s Peak Oil Theory from Chapter 5
Hubbert’s Model for World Oil Production
Hubbert’s Model for World Coal Production
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
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