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Book Synopsis The Energy Problem
Energy Resources: Availability, Management, and Environmental Impacts
identifies historical increases in demand and a continuing lack of viable management policies for regional and global energy problems. Considering the state and consumption of energy resources on a worldwide level, the authors outline and address three primary issues that they view as growing concerns: the exploitation of current forms of energy, the environmental consequences, and the social and economic ramifications involved.
The initial chapters offer an overview of energy management, providing an introduction to energy, energy-related engineering principles, regulations, energy conservation, and sustainability. The book discusses all energy resource forms from fossil fuels to renewable resources. The authors introduce an energy matrix providing an analytical structure that quantitatively can be used to evaluate resource options and
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"Congratulations to both authors for this contribution to energy management literature. In addition to providing an outstanding review of the energy resources available, they have proposed an energy plan that has the potential of solving the dysfunctional state of our nation’s energy problem. Their plan successfully removes the past negative impacts of regulatory, political, regional, etc., self-serving interests currently impeding the development of an implementable energy plan. The quantification of the pros and cons of all the major contributors to energy resource assessments is another positive feature."
––Rita D'Aquino, Technical Editorial Consultant (Former Editor of CEP magazine)
"This book provides a broad spectrum of topics in the energy discussion. From fundamental energy principles (e.g. first law of thermodynamics) to energy management and policy, this book is an excellent resource for the energy professional."
––James Patrick Abulencia, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Manhattan College, New York, USA
"Skipka and Theodore have brought to life and made very understandable the present energy management dilemma facing society. I was particularly happy to see the chapters on environmental implications and economic considerations included as I believe these must be a particular focal point of any energy policy."
—Anthony J. Buonicore, P.E., BCEE, QEP, Chief Executive Officer, Buonicore Partners, Inc
Table of ContentsSection I Basic Principles. Introduction to the Issues. Thermodynamic Principles: Entropy Analysis. Energy Demand. Sustainability and Green Science/Engineering. Energy Regulations. The Modern Energy Matrix: An Overview. Section II Energy Resources: Fossil Fuels. Coal. Oil. Natural Gas. Shale Oil. Tar Sands. Section III Other Energy Resources. Solar Energy. Nuclear Energy. Hydroelectric Energy. Wind Energy. Geothermal Energy. Hydrogen Energy. Biomass Energy. Other Energy Sources. Section IV Aspects of Energy Management. Energy Demand and Distribution Systems. Conservation, Sustainability, and Green Engineering. Environmental Considerations. Economic Considerations. Political Considerations. Challenges Facing Future Energy Policy Makers. Introduction to Energy Policy Issues. Energy–Environmental Interactions. Quantitative Analysis of Energy Management Options. Solving the Energy Management Policy Challenge. Epilogue. Index.
