Fossil Fuels Reports Samples For Students

Introduction

We are living in a world that is quickly losing its conventional energy resources. If we look at the state of the conventional fossil fuels such as oil and gas, we see that their prices have been highly volatile in the past few decades. The use of such fossil fuels also causes some serious environmental issues that include global warming, ozone layer depletion and acid rains. The development of renewable source of energy such as solar, wind, biomass and geothermal sources will help in the reduction of consumption of petroleum products and will lead to fulfilling the energy requirements of ...

Professional Development 1 – Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Background on carbon footprint responses – Corporate Governance
The Board of directors of Woolworths Market in Australia has the major responsibility towards the Company’s corporate governance. It certainly realizes the importance of it is own corporate governance framework, especially when laying the foundation on areas such as accountability, guiding, as well as various regulating activities, monitoring and managing risks. However, the Board also identifies the necessary need to review annually, the system concerning corporate governance since the best practice changes over time. This particular review directly reveals the Company’s current governance framework, towards the corporate governance principles, ...

ENGL 303-005: Technical Writing

Feasibility Study on Solutions to efficiently power an electrical vehicle
Abstract
“Feasibility Study on Solutions to Efficiently Power and Charge Electrical Vehicles”
The future of electric vehicles needs to shift toward the use of solar charging stations which can increase the feasibility of electric vehicles outside of urban areas. The solar powered charging stations can revolutionize the way the world views vehicles powered by renewable energy sources. These solar stations can be placed in rural areas which can allow the drivers to store and charge their vehicle, which will minimize the prevalence of vehicles being stranded without access to ...

Global Warming Phenomenon

The issue of global warming has been a critical problem across the entire world due to the effects associated with this condition. Global warming is caused by the increase in Earth's temperatures due to the effect of greenhouse gases. The greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide emitted from burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas to provide energy are responsible for trapping heat and preventing it from escaping from the Earth’s atmosphere. Human activities like cutting down trees and burning forests for farming activities has been attributed to the emission of greenhouse gases that are ...

Executive Summary

Fossil fuels are the predominant source of energy for industrial and transportation consumption. It is however expected that in a few more decades, fossil fuels will have lesser role to play than non-conventional oil and gas sources and renewable energy sources. This paper presents an overview of some of the socioeconomic factors that are driving the global oil industry and their implications for the UK industry. Four key influences are studied to understand the implications for the industry in terms of economic and environmental factors.
The steady influence of OPEC is a significant factor in the pricing of crude ...

Since the industrial revolution – an era known for the peak of coal combustion to supply the energy requirements of mechanically evolving world – humankind has been relying on fossil fuels for the majority of energy. However, although the fossil fuel production is at the point of exhaustion, the world, in general, still is experiencing energy shortages, which is almost always associated with high energy prices (Pimentel 1). Furthermore, environmentalists advocate for cleaner energy source, such as the renewable energy sources, as an alternative to fossil fuel due to the fact that the fossil fuel itself, as well as the production ...

Use of Fossil Fuels for Power Generation and the Need for Renewable Energy

According to Nelson (2011), more than 85% of the world’s energy consumption, which is estimated at 520 exajoules, is generated through the burning of fossil fuels such as petroleum, natural gas and coal (p.19). Electric power generation from non-renewable sources will, unequivocally, result in their exhaustion and creation of a major energy crisis. For this reason, it appears primordial to shift in a greater scale to alternate power generation, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, etc. Amongst these, Sorensen (2011) explains that though hydroelectric power does represent one of the major forms of power generation, its growth is stagnant ...

Introduction

Modern technological trends are moving towards the application of sustainable energy resources. Sustainable energy is that which is balanced on the lines of consumption and supply (Berndes, 2003). Concerning this, the utilization of such energy sources promotes the maintenance of controllable collateral implications. Sustainable energy leads to insignificant levels of environmental degradation. Additionally, the sustainability of energy resources can be understood according to their longevity. Such sources are deemed to fulfill the needs of the present while guaranteeing their progressive benefits into the future. Sustainable development has become a mainstream topic that is addressed in various forums globally. Hitherto, ...

Diary Summary

On day one, I used an outdoor wood-fired boiler. In addition, I burnt toxic substances that included tires, plastics, garbage, and driftwood.
On day two, I burnt fossil fuels by driving a motor vehicle, cooking with a gas stove, and using a lawnmower.
On day three, I used household products that included cleaning agents and paints. In addition, I used a fire extinguisher to put out a fire in my kitchen. Other appliances used during the day included a freezer, air conditioner, and refrigerator.

Analysis

Studies have demonstrated that individuals make significant contributions to the overall air pollution that induces ...

Abstract

Energy is one of the world’s most crucial crisis to date considering the growing demand for electricity and energy. However, using traditional sources such as fossil fuels is gradually siphoning the world supply and its prices are unbearable for developing countries. Several alternative energy and renewable sources have been cited to enable each country to sustain their demand, one of them being renewable energy from plants and wastes or biomass. Biomass appeals to many developing countries considering that sources for this type of energy is visible around the society and for Egypt, this alternative energy would be beneficial ...

Introduction

In recent years due to the rising temperature of the globe we have seen an increase in the number of natural calamities affecting us. Tsunami in Japan and Indian Ocean, Katrina in Southern United States and Icelandic volcanic eruption are few of them. The average temperature of the earth is on the rise. We hear a lot of concerns voiced against the man induced causes like burning of fossil fuel for global warming. It is one of the topics that concern one and all in the world. Is it a fact or is it a myth? We will try to discuss and ...

Introduction

The development in the automotive industry has resulted in the production of various sustainable technologies. The paper is going to examine the problem of the pollution and contribution to reduction of the automotive industry to the climate change in carbon dioxide emissions. The partial solution for the transport industry has already been introduced with the technology of electric vehicles. The sustainability of the technology will be examined with the shortcomings and disadvantages of the battery production of electronic vehicles. The thesis of the paper is that electric vehicles are more sustainable than the traditional cars and use sustainable technology ...

Introduction

One of the most important things, if not the most important one, that society needs today is energy. Energy comes in many form and moist literatures focusing on this topic would agree that among all the possible sources of energy, oil comes as the most heavily demanded, and hence the most important. In fact, one may argue that the geopolitical movements and decisions that have been made in the past half a century have been motivated by access to this important energy-related commodity. There are many possible sources of energy but even though oil just comes as one of ...

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Carbon Capture Technologies

Introduction
Aside from oil, coal is regarded as one of the most important fossil fuel resources being utilized in the global energy mix. However, the use of coal in power generation has resulted in serious air pollution around the world. The use of coal has resulted in the release of almost 14 billion tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, with a majority of these pollutants emanating from power generation activities.
Carbon dioxide sequestration technologies seek to address the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere that add to the growing problem of ...

Introduction

Geothermal energy refers to natural heat stored underground beneath the earth’s crust. On the ground surface the energy is evident in form of hot and altered ground, hot springs and fumaroles. The energy is tapped by sinking geothermal wells underground. The high temperature and pressure fluid is extracted and through carefully built wells and designed network of pipes and channels the hot steam to the plant turbine to generate electricity. The steam and water are extracted at very high pressure and temperature. The application of geothermal energy has gained popularity globally because of its environmental friendliness. There are ...

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LPIPT deals with manufacturing and distribution of electric power. The production plant was founded in Saraburi, Thailand in 2009. The company currently employs 627 people and operates three waste heat recovery power plants, two RDF power plants which amounts to a total capacity of 150 MW. Two more plants are in the process of construction.
LPIPT currently operates waste-to-energy power plants in Saraburi, Thailand. For this project, our company has initiated the sorting ...

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Purpose
The goal of this investigation was to ascertain whether there would be an increase or a decrease in global CO2 emission over the next 40 years and provide possible reasons for the same.

Introduction

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the primary Greenhouses gasses (GHGs) alongside such gasses as Methane, Ozone (O3), Nitrous oxide, and Sulfur Dioxide (SO4) that are actively driving global warming and the planetary greenhouse effect. However, to understand the effects of GHGs it is paramount to comprehend the concept of the greenhouse effect. The light from the sun is not only used to light the ...

Introduction

The fundamental process of thermal power plants is based on the conversion of thermal energy into mechanical energy and, subsequently, into electric power, using steam as the working fluid. According to the U.S. Energy Information System, over 67% of the electrical energy in the United States is generated through thermoelectric power plants, which use the combustion of fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal and petroleum to generate the steam necessary for the process; moreover, thermoelectric power generation accounts for an approximate 80% of all the power generation worldwide.
Thus, the electricity consumed in most homes and industries is ...

Solving Social Problems: Solar Energy in Rural India

The developing world grapples with the lack of access to electricity. Third world countries have poor electrical infrastructure which is still in the nascent stages of development. As a result, majority of people, especially those living in rural areas, have no access to electricity. The reach of the electrical grid in countries is limited to towns, and the poor who have access to electrical power supply suffer frequent and prolonged power blackouts. As a result, people in such countries result to unclean and unhealthy means of lighting, such as kerosene and diesel generators. The kerosene lamps cause respiratory problems ...

1.0. Introduction
Russia is rated among some of the most developed and fastest growing economies of the world. The country is enriched with natural resources of which oil and gas are the most worth mentioning (Alexeevand Weber, 2013). This paper sets out to investigate into the growth of Russian economy. Initial section aims to briefly overview the current trends relating to GDP growth, which is followed by the identification of chief characteristic of economy (i.e. overheating or unemployment). In a later part, the impact of economic downturn encountered a few years ago on the Russian economy and the government’ ...

This report was conducted to examine whether people believe that the amount of CO2 emissions is the main cause of climate change. The study found out that a majority of the people believe that the amount of CO2 emissions and human activities such as burning of fossil fuels and deforestation are the main cause of climate change.
The responses from the participants were consistent with our hypothesis that a majority of the people believe that CO2 emissions and human activity are the main causes of climate change. This scenario is mainly attributed to education and the amount of information in ...

Introduction 3

Background on Report 3
Current Technologies
Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Technology 5
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) 8
Solar Heating and Cooling (SCH) Technology 10
Analysis and Recommendation 11
Conclusion 12
Figures and Tables
Figure 1: Diagram of a P-N junction in a Photovoltaic Cell 6
Figure 2: A Typical Parabolic Through CSP System 9
Figure 3: Wakiki Shore Apartments in Honolulu, Hawaii 11

Used in Contemporary Society

Introduction
The use of fossil fuels results in combustion gases which contribute to global warming. Furthermore, these combustion gases result in air pollution which is detrimental to the ...

Abstract

The most widely used fossil fuel around the world is coal. This is a component that carries both organic and inorganic components and hence its combustion over the years has led to environmental problems such as acid rain and sulfur dioxide emission. To combat this eco-system problem several combustion methods have been introduced and one of the most efficient means that has come to the attention over the years as a significant way is the Oxy alkalinolysis.
In the past, there have been various desulfurization processes, which have been introduced. However, most of them have not given excellent results are ...

Introduction

Pollutant gases tend to have an impact on both health and environment. Many nations rely on oil for energy use and advancement, hence imports every last bit of its oil and gas needs. Unfortunately, this has brought about dangerous effects upon the environment such as affecting the ozone, causes global warming, acid rain and smog. This may come about when fossil fuels are burnt to form these gases. The formation of toxic gases and their harmful impacts on human health and environment as well as biological effects by thermal pollution that is equivalent to the burning processes are being ...

Carbon emissions: The second International conference concerning climate change that was held in 2007 was a good step towards addressing the challenge of climate change because it bought stakeholders from all over the world pledging to work together. Current global practices on carbon emissions basically, seek to mitigate greenhouse contributed largely by the transport sector. Carbon emission is the major contributor of climate change because it destroys the ozone layer, which protects against direct sunrays hence global warming.United States of America is among the states, which have taken a step forward in curbing the threats of climate change. Technologically, snowmaking is ...

Introduction

Global warming is defined as the high and rising rate in the average level of temperature in the atmosphere of planet earth as well as in large water bodies such as oceans (climate system). The extreme variation in temperature began in the earlier times of the 20th century and it is anticipated to further increase in the coming years. This change in the global mean temperature on the earth’s surface is approximated at 140 F which is equivalent to 0.80 C. Increasing temperatures have greatly contributed to the climate change of various parts of our planet earth. In ...

Introduction

Natural resources such as fossil fuels have limited reserves on earth. These are precious sources of energy that have multifarious uses and applications. Due to this fact their demand and usage has been growing recklessly. However, fossil fuels are the greatest emitters of carbon. This has become a serious cause of concern since large amounts of carbon emissions have resulted in the unpredictable change in climate. This in turn gives rise to several environmental concerns such as pollution, global warming, rise in sea level etc. It also poses threat to the wildlife since the animals will face extreme difficulty in ...

Greenhouse gases are those gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. Several chemical compounds in the earth’s atmosphere are greenhouse gases. They allow sunlight to pass through them into the surface of the earth. This light is reflected form the surface back towards the space in the form of infrared radiations or heat. The greenhouse gases absorb these radiations and trap the heat in the atmosphere. After some time, the amount of energy sent from the sun to the surface becomes equal to the energy radiated back into the atmosphere. This process leaves the temperature of the surface ...