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Corrosion and Materials in the Oil and Gas Industries
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April 26, 2013
Editor(s):
Reza Javaherdashti; Chikezie Nwaoha; Henry Tan
The advancement of methods and technologies in the oil and gas industries calls for new insight into the corrosion problems these industries face daily. With the application of more precise instruments and laboratory techniques as well as the development of new scientific paradigms, corrosion …
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Technologies for Converting Biomass to Useful Energy: Combustion, Gasification, Pyrolysis, Torrefaction and Fermentation
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April 16, 2013
Editor(s):
Erik Dahlquist
Officially, the use of biomass for energy meets only 10-13% of the total global energy demand of 140 000 TWh per year. Still, thirty years ago the official figure was zero, as only traded biomass was included. While the actual production of biomass is in the range of 270 000 TWh per year, most of …
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Biomass as Energy Source: Resources, Systems and Applications
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March 25, 2013
Editor(s):
Erik Dahlquist
Global energy use is approximately 140 000 TWh per year. Interestingly, biomass production amounts to approximately 270 000 TWh per year, or roughly twice as much, whereas the official figure of biomass use for energy applications is 10-13% of the global energy use. This shows that biomass is not a …
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Petroleum Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties, Second Edition
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February 21, 2013
Author(s):
Abhijit Y. Dandekar
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A strong foundation in reservoir rock and fluid properties is the backbone of almost all the activities in the petroleum industry. Suitable for undergraduate students in petroleum engineering, Petroleum Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties, Second Edition offers a well-balanced, in-depth treatment …
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Modeling of Processes and Reactors for Upgrading of Heavy Petroleum
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January 29, 2013
Author(s):
Jorge Ancheyta
The worldwide petroleum industry is facing a dilemma: the production level of heavy petroleum is higher than that of light petroleum. Heavy crude oils possess high amounts of impurities (sulfur, nitrogen, metals, and asphaltenes), as well as a high yield of residue with consequent low production of …
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Handbook of Cyanobacteria
Published:
December 18, 2012
Author(s):
T. A. Sarma
This handbook acquaints readers with the exciting developments in various areas of cyanobacterial research in the backdrop of the publication of complete genome sequence of the cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. strain PCC 6803 in 1996. It begins with a summary of the current knowledge on the …
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Integrated Biorefineries: Design, Analysis, and Optimization
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December 10, 2012
Editor(s):
Paul R. Stuart; Mahmoud M. El-Halwagi
Integrated Biorefineries: Design, Analysis, and Optimization examines how to create a competitive edge in biorefinery innovation through integration into existing processes and infrastructure. Leading experts from around the world working in design, synthesis, and optimization of integrated …
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Fuels, Energy, and the Environment
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November 07, 2012
Author(s):
Ghazi A. Karim
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The need for cleaner, sustainable energy continues to drive engineering research, development, and capital projects. Recent advances in combustion science and technology, including sophisticated diagnostic and control equipment, have enabled engineers to improve fuel processes and systems and …
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Practical Handbook on Biodiesel Production and Properties
Published:
September 25, 2012
Author(s):
Mushtaq Ahmad; Mir Ajab Khan; Muhammad Zafar; Shazia Sultana
Biodiesel—a fuel substitute produced from vegetable oils, animal fats, or algae—is one of the most important renewable natural resources for agrarian countries. The justification for developing biodiesel as an alternate fuel is manifold, and rising crude oil prices and the vulnerability of energy …
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Environmental Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing
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September 17, 2012
Author(s):
Frank R. Spellman
There is a strong need for innovation and the development of viable renewable energy sources. Recent technological advances now allow natural gas supplies—previously believed inaccessible or nonexistent—to be discovered, mined, and processed for both industrial and consumer use. The technology, a …
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