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Module 3 EHT

The document discusses the potential global energy crisis, highlighting issues related to climate change and sustainability, as well as various proposed solutions. It provides an overview of energy sources, reserves, and consumption, while also addressing the problems associated with fossil fuels and the importance of transitioning to renewable energy. Key strategies include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and exploring alternative energy technologies such as nuclear and hydrogen.

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Module 3 EHT

The document discusses the potential global energy crisis, highlighting issues related to climate change and sustainability, as well as various proposed solutions. It provides an overview of energy sources, reserves, and consumption, while also addressing the problems associated with fossil fuels and the importance of transitioning to renewable energy. Key strategies include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and exploring alternative energy technologies such as nuclear and hydrogen.

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Potential Global Energy Crisis;

Climate Change and Sustainability


WELL KNOWN ISSUES
SOME PROPOSED SOLUTIONS
MORE PROPOSED SOLUTIONS
STRATEGY ASSESSMENT
ENERGY SOURCES AND USES
ENERGY USAGE
OIL USAGE
ELECTRICITY BREAKDOWN
OTHER
WORLD COAL RESERVES = 930423 MILLON SHORT TONS
WORLD GAS RESERVES = 6189 MILLION MILLION CUBIC FEET
WORLD OIL RESERVES = 1277 THOUSAND MILLION BARRELS
WORLD ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Uranium and plutonium are
HOW LONG WILL THE SUPPLIES LAST?
most commonly used for
fission reactions in nuclear
power reactors because they
are easy to initiate and
control.

It occurs when two atoms


slam together to form a
heavier atom, like when
two hydrogen atoms fuse to
form one helium atom
Deuterium-tritium (DT) and deuterium-deuterium (DD)
HOW ABOUT USING H INSTEAD OF NUCLEAR TO REPLACE FOSSIL FUELS?
THE MAJOR TECHNOLOGIES OF INTEREST
FOSSIL FUELS

CH4-> methane (colorless, odorless, and highly flammable gas composed of one
carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms);
C8H18-> Octane (hydrocarbon and alkane)
THE PROBLEMS WITH FOSSIL FUELS
• Kyoto Protocol
• To reduce green house emissions 5% below year 1990 levels
• 1st commitment : 2009 – 2012
• 2nd Commitment : 2013 – 2020 (Doha Amendment)
• Planting More tress
• Reducing waste generation
• Reducing the use of products which generate green house gases
• Using energy efficient appliances
• Increasing the fuel efficiency of vehicles
• Using more renewable energy

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