Essays on Oil

Safety in the industry is as much important as production itself. It underscores because industrial safety system, usually known as Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS), is an integral part of most industries. Industrial safety is targeted at providing protection against menaces, risks and hazards which can occur in different forms, in the industry. It is, however, not intended for controlling only the hazard. Process control systems are rather provided for controlling the hazards. This essay takes a brief look at what safety in the industry is and also its correlation to public health.
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Economic and cultural sphere has always been the sole driver of many nations gearing towards development, stability and create revenue for the respective nations. However, issues have been raised over the years pertaining the attributes of technology towards both fields. As much as technology serves as the key point in ensuring development for a nation revolving around the two spheres, still, there are mixed reactions focusing on the issue of technology and development.

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However, this paper focuses on Yasuni, Ecuador, which is one of the existing diversified forests in the world. Our attention is directed to the questions posed Continue reading...

Tulsa is one of the largest cities in the United States (U.S) and the second largest in the U.S state of Oklahoma, located in the north-east part of the Oklahoma on the Arkansas River. According to 2012 U.S census estimates, the city has a population of 393,987 and serves as the county seat for the Tulsa County, the most populated county in Oklahoma. The Creek Indians of Alabama, under the Indian removal Act of 1830, were the first to settle in Tulsa in the 1830s. The Creeks named their new village “Tulsy”, meaning old town in memory of Continue reading...

List of Figures

Figure 1 Torrey canyon supertanker and surrounded with oil spills 6
Figure 2 A-Geographical location of the disaster. B-Route at the time of accident 9
Figure 3Torrey Canyon and Air strike: World’s first ever environmental disaster 11
Figure 4 :The Renown Torrey quarry 11
Figure 5: Dead bird in Torrey Canyon query 12
Figure 6Plumes emitting from burning Torrey Canyon 13

Abstract

On 18th March 1967, the ship Torrey Canyon, carrying a load of 120000 tons of crude oil dashed against Pollard's Rock of the reef of Seven Stones near Cornwall, England. The resultant oil spill contaminated beaches, caused Continue reading...

Introduction

Russia is a huge producer of oil and gas. It is the second largest producer and exporter of oil, and the largest producer and exporter of natural gas (Winfrey, 2010). Its economy largely depends on its oil and gas reserves. The funds acquired from its oil and gas reserves have greatly contributed to the survival of its political system. Boix (2004) argues that there are no examples of a successful transition to democracy in a country in which the contribution of the oil in the country’s export income is more than one third, and it seems to be Continue reading...

Figure 1 Schematic representation of hot water solar system in a building 11
Figure 2 Twenty Years Solar Energy Consumption in different regions 12

Benefits of Solar Energy

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There are various sources of energy in the world and these sources include wind energy, tidal powers, solar energy, thermal power, energy from fossil fuel and so forth. Moreover, this alternative renewable energy source can facilitate in minimizing the greenhouse effect. Solar energy has been in use for a long time; however, immense advancement in the field is only taking place in the recent past. The solar technologies can be outlined into two classes Continue reading...

- Academic goal: Improve my mathematics, geology, physics, and chemistry scores in order to apply for a petroleum engineering course in my top three universities by May
I have done my research on the current international job markets and realized that, there is an increasing need for the petroleum engineers in the extraction and other processes in oil drilling. Coupled with my interest in engineering, I have learnt that I need to develop my mathematics, geology, physics, and chemistry grades as well as improve my GPA to at 3.7 in order to successfully apply for the petroleum engineering in my Continue reading...

Introduction

The United Arab Emirates’ became independent in 1971; it records an economic freedom score of above 70. This has made the economy of UAE appear in 28th position among the freest in the 2014 index. It has increased its rating and this year it has reordered a 0.3 point higher than last year. This has been made possible by improvements in labor freedom, business freedom, and monetary freedom which have outweighed the control of government spending. The first assessment of UAE was made in 1996 index and since then it has been a regional leader in economic freedom, this Continue reading...

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Photoextraction uses plants to remove heavy metals and other contaminants from the soil. This can be a “two edged sword.” When animals consume them, can cause high concentration of contaminants on higher levels on up the food chain. Fortunately, they also present the potential for use as biomass in alternative fuel production. . Some species of plants are more effective as Photoextractants than others are. Other plant species are more effective when used as biomass. Ideally, plants used for Photoextraction should be capable of absorbing a spectrum of contaminants, and provide cost effective biomass. Testing is needed to determine if Continue reading...

Introduction

“Energy crises, then and now”
Ever since the seventeenth and the eighteenth centuries, there have always been issues and rumors pertaining to an income energy crisis. Some of the issues that arise are always just rumors while others are real. My stand to these is that energy crises do really exist and the countries should place measures to counter attack this miss-fortune from happening.
Currently, all the major nations of the world are always discussing on how they will evade energy crises by taking control of the leading energy producing areas. Countries have also gone to go to war Continue reading...

Selecting a career is one of the challenges that students face, especially when they are joining higher learning institutions. The choice of a career usually poses a challenge to the learners. Students are always looking for the careers that will satisfy their professional needs as well as offer them jobs that pay them well. According to parents, one of the reasons for taking their children to school is ensuring that these children give back to the society. Some of the factors to consider when choosing a career include passion for the career, the capacity or ability to cope with Continue reading...

Hybrid cars are the ideal cars in this generation. They are equipped with an electric motor and an internal combustion engine that provides additional power to the engine. To recover the gas mileage, hybrid cars balance gasoline engine with electric motors. Because of this capability, these cars offer a proficient, affordable, and pioneering option which makes them a convenient choice for the majority of customers. Arguably, the Toyota Prius is the best highbred car. Due to its low fuel consumption, it is designed to reduce the drag that makes it slicker. It goes for $19,890, a very affordable Continue reading...

Introduction

The bituminous sand that is found in Alberta, Canada is a key resource to Canada. It has played a key role in the development of the country. The mining industry in Canada has played a key role in the economic development of Canada. It has been discovered that nearly approximately 10 percent of oil is considered to be economically recoverable with the use of technologies that are currently being developed. With this, Canada is ranked the third in oil energy reserves after Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela. It is estimated that oil sands will account for approximately 25% of oil Continue reading...

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The present paper examined water quality and contamination. The three experiments were conducted to find the effects of different pollutants on groundwater, processes of water treatment, and quality of bottled water. The contamination of groundwater was observed to evaluate the result of vitiating environment that has to be protected to ensure a safe future for the progeny. Water treatment processes have to be effective as well as economical, so that people in general worldwide can be benefitted. Treatment method like filtration has researched out for the benefit of people at large. Bottled water was analyzed considering safe for drinking. Continue reading...

Russian Organized Crimes

Mexico is targeting a gang that is said to have infiltrated the mining industry. The gang is said to be operating across nations. In this regard, it has links that extend to china. The gang is believed to operate along a hierarchy which supports all operations that entail it. The gang is reported to have been in place for more than a decade in a way that violates rights of Mexican citizens. Its activities are criminal in nature. It regulates all activities that involve mining in Mexico. Its regulation facets are along the realms of production, exportation and acquisition Continue reading...

The Greenpeace campaign is a global movement aimed at addressing issues of environmental damages. The discussion focuses on merits of Greenpeace public relations by assessing the damages caused to P&G corporate image. Furthermore, how the maturation of social media affected such campaigns. Furthermore, it provides an analysis of whether Greenpeace or P&G is acting appropriately or not. It will also predict on the possible safety measures to be undertaken by the two organizations in the protection of the environment. According to Greenpeace, the P&G corporate image does to concur well with expectations of the public. However, the P&G counters Continue reading...

Part.1 Country Background:

- Neighbouring Countries: Gaza, Israel, Libya, Sudan,
- Territorial Size of the Country: 1,002, 450 square kilometres
- Size of the Population: 86,000,000 (2014 estimate)
- Type of Political System: Democratic System, multi-party system
- Who is the Prime Minister, President?

Acting Prime Minister: Ibrahim Mahlab

Acting President: Adly Mansour
- What Political Party is in power? Democratic Alliance of Egypt
- Derivation of the form of law: common, civil, other: The country has mixed legal system which is based on Napoleonic civic law and Islamic religious law.
- How would you classify its economic system? Egyptian economy is diversified and Continue reading...

Introduction

Shell Oil Company is an energy and petrochemical company that is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The parent company of Shell Oil Company is called Royal Dutch Shell. The Company has investment program as their strategy aimed at realizing profits and delivering sustainable growth. The Company focuses on the exploration of new and gas and oil reserves and the development of major products; this is in the upstream. In the downstream, the company has strategy aimed at achieving sustainable revenue generation from their assets and their selective investment. Shell Oil Company one of the largest energy and petrochemical company in Continue reading...

LAB#7A

Theory and Operation
1. Black Direct Acting Pressure Relief Valve
This lab is used to analyze the action of various values by disassembling and assembling. This valve is used to describe its action in the hydraulic circuits.

Action of Black Direct Acting Pressure Release Value

The relief valve acts as the fuse or circuit breaker in an electric circuit. An electric circuit blows a fuse unless it overloads. The hydraulic circuits allow the relief value to dump. Protecting the pump from the excess pressure is the main function of a relief valve. The direct acting relief value responds quickly to the pressure tries to go and observe Continue reading...

- Introduction
Oil production and prices in US have been experiencing fluctuation for a long period and there is a need to identify whether the production has a significant effect on oil prices for the period from 1986 to 2005. This analysis could be of interest to the energy administration commission and the government for the purpose of planning for oil price control as well as for the purpose of planning investment in infrastructure for oil production. (Bp, 2013)
This will involve testing whether there is a relationship between the variables as well as establishing the nature of such Continue reading...

Introduction

The probability that any of the household items can have chemical portions is very high. Homesteads are a center for interest for toxicologists. Almost all the chemicals that are used in the house either contain alkaline and acidic properties. These characteristics clutch the danger of being fatal to the health and lives of children or uninformed members of the home. They are dangerous for different extents. Some can because death when swallowed whereas others can result in to damage when they gain contact with the skin. Poor knowledge on how to handle cases of homestead accidents with these items Continue reading...

Ghana and Nigeria are two adjoining African states, which have achieved so much based on economic growth. There are great similarities between the economies of these two countries. This is so because they are the primary producer at about the same stage of development based on per capita income. In both countries, agriculture accounts the greatest percentage in the GDP because they depend significantly on the export of agriculture products. Therefore, external trade plays an equally important part of the economies of the two countries. However, the political stability and proper governance have been the key driver of economic Continue reading...

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The filmmaker of this film used the story of Emir to bring out the various energy agents and analysts involved in the oil business and petroleum politics. The energy analyst attended a party with the rich operators of the oil business. The aspects relating to high shareholders of oil in this film are well brought out in the party that Emir attended. The filmmaker used the death of Woodman helps to bring out the impact of the business meeting and the amount of money they own in the oil company. The economic advisors in relation to the oil companies Continue reading...

Jiffy lube is a fast oil change company formed in 1979. It operates over 2000 stores that offer services based on quality and speed. The company serves an approximated 21 million people in North America annually and is a distinguished brand in the quick lube category. It offers oil change services (“About History and Mission”) and other car preventive maintenance services. Jiffy lube is a subsidiary of the shell company.
In a competitive market environment, companies become affected by external factors that affect their normal operations. These could be economic, cultural or regulatory practices that hinder their full productivity. Continue reading...

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Joseph S. Szyliowicz, in his article ‘Turkey’s Surface Transportation Policy and Sustainable Development’, talks about the lack of planning in the current transport system of Turkey. In Turkey, between 1970 and 1990, huge investments were devoted to highways thus ignoring the development of railways and sea transport. According to Szyliowicz, not just Turkey, but many countries around the world, does not have an integrated system of transport that promotes sustained development. An efficient system of transport is one, which utilizes each mode of transport according to its merits, gives the people choices and transports Continue reading...

Analysis of Oil Palm Shell Concrete-A Review

Many researches have been conducted on to use oil palm shell (OPS) as the light weight material in last three decades. It is an agricultural waste normally generated from palm oil industry. This industry is normally situated in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and some other countries. There are many products being made from OPS. The use of OPS as lightweight aggregate in making concrete mix is the main project of many companies in different countries including Malaysia that was first introduced by Abdullah in 1984. Malaysia playing an important role in manufacturing of different oil palm products as it gives Continue reading...

In the article entitled Revisiting the Oil Curse, Samuel R. Schubert the author present facts regarding economic and political scenarios relating to oil, he essentially perceives these scenarios as an expression of the oil curse. The author argues that though most governments with oil within its environs have shown efforts to promote transparency and fight corruption, these programs are in one way, or the other raided in favour of other needs. The author in this article brings forth some of the initiative that have since been adopted by some governments. In Alaska for instance, citizens are compensated through shares Continue reading...

Introduction

Petroleum is a field of engineering that is deals with activities that are related to hydrocarbon production. The gist of petroleum engineering is the production and the exploration of crude oil; it places a lot of attention on the recoverable volume of the resources to understand the physical behavior of oil, gas and water. The profession of petroleum engineering started in the year 1914 and the first degree in the field was conferred by University of Pittsburgh in 1915. Since its inception, the degree has undergone evolution. The profession has been enhanced probability analysis, application of statistics and the Continue reading...

Forecasting is the act of making predictions. It is a critical element in decision making and serves the purpose of reducing the risk in decision making to reduce unexpected cost. The time series models are the best techniques to use when calculating fuel prices. According to Beasley (2010), time series can be defined as a collection of data that is recorded over a certain time frame which can be weekly, monthly, and so on. A time series model has four components; the trend, seasonal variation, the cyclical variation, and the irregular variation. The trend includes sales, stock prices, as Continue reading...

An Analysis of the Formulation of California Senate Bill 4

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The purpose of this research is to analyze the process creating, SB 4, the legislation on hydraulic fracking as an opportunity to understand how and why the fracking issue gained enough momentum to reach the level of legislative decision. Policies that reach the decision-making level on a legislative agenda have been driven to that level by internal and external factors of the government (Kingdon, 1995). The factors and actors that worked together to put ‘fracking’ on the agenda of the California Assembly and Senate are interesting because of the wide range of opinions held by the proponents Continue reading...

Supply chain management is very vital in the oil and gas industry. The Global Supply Chain Forum outlined that supply chain management would be incorporating major business processes in all the value chains ranging from the original raw material suppliers to the end consumers of the products manufactured. The stakeholders of the supply chain gain value owing to the top notch products, information and services created by the processes (Lambert & Cooper, 2000). The supply chain is ever changing. This modern era brings in some challenges that need to be considered in order to coordinate the system effectively. In this Continue reading...

Ecological integrity is one of the new concepts that are being discussed in conferences around the word by different ecologists. However, the final definition of ecological integrity has not yet been reached. It is clear that the activities of human beings on the earth results in a number of changes on the environment, which can either, be helpful in the enhancement of some species, ecological process, and ecosystems. On the other hand, the same human activities on earth may lead to serious damages to other species, ecological processes as, well as, ecosystems. In this case, the definition of ecological Continue reading...

This article gives an elaboration of a science-minded junior called Daniel Nocera and his vision in the world of sustainable energy. The article shows that Nocera grew up in America when the oil prices were skyrocketing and the crash of the stock markets. The article elaborates the artificial leaf invented by Nocera with the use of the chemistry of photosynthesis. This innovation is useful and aims at solving the current energy problem which was facing the U.S.
The purpose of this article is to show clearly the way in which the way Nocera used the chemistry of knowledge in Continue reading...

Cummins Inc. is a corporation that manufactures, designs, and distributes engines, filtrations and power generation products. It is also known to service engines and related equipments which include controls, air handling, fuel systems, emission control and electrical power general systems. On the other hand, Duramax diesel engine was created when Isuzu teamed up with General Motors back in 1988. In 2000, about 1.5 million duramax engines had been built (Cummins.com). Duramax is an engine with a first high- pressure common rail and direct-injection power plant. The creation of Duramax was an improvement of General Motors’ previous indirect-injection diesel.
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- What causes climate change? Define the Greenhouse Effect

Greenhouse gases (GHG) allow sunlight to enter the atmosphere and absorbs the heat produced by that light. Most of this heat energy is trapped within the atmosphere by the GHG while some of them are let out into the space. The phenomenon of atmospheric heating due to the GHG is called as the greenhouse effect. Gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and fluorinated gases form the greenhouse gases. Burning of fossil fuels, manufacturing processes, decay of organic matter, agricultural industries and emission of synthetic fluorinated gases from various industrial Continue reading...

Arabic foods encompass foods from the entire Arab world right from the Middle East to Morocco and the Arabian Gulf. It is a combination of the cuisines existing in the Mediterranean, India and the Middle East. To a great extent this cuisine is also influenced by southern European foods owing to the geographical proximity of the region. To put it succinctly, Arabian food is wholesome in that includes a bit of every food group. It is also very fragrant given the bevy of rich spices used and delectable for the choice of ingredients incorporated. Arabic food is essentially every Continue reading...

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The ongoing of oil and gas boom has affected by three factors which include national security, jobs and ancillary simulative effect on other industries. The natural gas and oil production has significantly enhanced the image of these three factors in the United States especially in Texas. In terms of the rate of unemployment and jobs, Texas has outperformed the economy of the national and this has occurred on since the beginning of the Eagle Ford Shale play and the Great Recession (John & Sons, 2010). From July 2009 to June 2011, 49% of employments in the United States were created Continue reading...

The size of energy or oil industry worldwide is large. A report of DOE (Department of Energy) indicates that fossil fuels (entailing oil, natural gas, and coal) constitute over 85 percent of the consumed energy in the world (Johnston 3). Oil industry alone supplies approximately 40 percent of the world’s energy needs (Puckette, Jim, and Zuhair Al-Shaieb 11).

The global capital expenditures for oil firms are approximated to be US$541.0b (Puckette, Jim, and Zuhair Al-Shaieb 12). The strong expansion within the exploration spending as well as development spending was offset by reductions or declines within property acquisition Continue reading...

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Oil is essential for the survival of an automobile since it lubricates the moving parts to avoid wear and tear. Oil also transfers heat from the combustion cycle, holds all by products, and sends them to the oil filter. When considering changing the lubricant of an automobile it is best to choose between crude and synthetic oil. The local auto parts house has many lubricant,  some of which are synthetic oils. The production of synthetic oils takes place in the laboratory (Naikan and Kapur 187). This oil applies high-tech refining and has contaminants in the oil that can damage Continue reading...

Abstract

All gas in the Qatar passes through National Grid’s national transmission arrangement on its way to consumers. The owners and operator of gas transmission substructure in Qatar, work with other companies to make sure that gas is obtainable where and when it is wanted. In Qatar Gas flowing that comes from higher to lower pressure is looked at as being the fundamental standard of the natural gas delivery system that involves, pipelines, gas stations. The essay explores the connecting of gas from the natural source such as bottom of the sea (Offshore) and underground (Onshore) to the transmission Continue reading...