There is a close connection, or nexus, between energy and water. It takes a significant amount of water to create energy. Energy is also used in great quantities during the supply and treatment of waste water.
For the year 2011 in the United States electricity from fossil fuels and nuclear energy required 190 billion gallons of water a day accounting for 39% of all the freshwater withdrawals while 4% off all power generation was used for water supply and treatment.
Water and energy problems are connected to each other in such a way that, in spite of some partial and short-term success, partial responses are bound to fail in the long-term.
Water and energy policy, planning and management must be integrated to encourage conservation, motivate innovation and ensure sustainable use of water and energy.
Hear about how interconnection of water and energy and how these two resources will be intertwined forever.
Clean energy is energy production that does not generate pollution or waste. It uses natural renewable sources like wind, water, geothermal heat from the Earth, and solar energy. Clean energy is important because conventional fossil fuels and nuclear energy have high social and environmental costs. Switching to clean, renewable energy sources can help reduce environmental impact and pollution while providing a sustainable energy supply.
The document discusses different types of natural resources. It defines natural resources as supplies from nature that humans use to survive, such as coal, oil, iron, timber, rivers, animals, and sunlight. Natural resources are classified as renewable, nonrenewable, or inexhaustible. Renewable resources can be replaced within a relatively short time, such as plants, animals, water, and air. Nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced in a short time and are limited, consisting of fossil fuels and minerals. Inexhaustible resources can be replaced as fast as they are used and will never run out, including sunlight, wind, and ocean tides.
The document discusses new frontiers in energy resources that could help address issues with declining oil reserves. It describes gas hydrates, which contain methane trapped in ice under high pressure underwater and represent a potentially huge untapped energy source. Virtual water trade is discussed as the concept of the hidden water used in food and goods production and transportation. Wave energy from ocean waves is another renewable resource that could be harnessed using various technologies. The document also outlines energy that can be generated from algae and pollution through microbial fuel cells, as well as advances that have allowed greater utilization of solar energy.
Natural resources can be classified as either renewable or non-renewable. Renewable resources like sunlight, wind, water and biomass can regenerate themselves over time, while non-renewable resources like fossil fuels and minerals exist in finite quantities and cannot be replenished once depleted. Some key renewable resources discussed include solar, wind, hydro and geothermal energy, each with their own pros and cons. Non-renewable resources outlined are oil, natural gas, coal and nuclear fuels, which all provide important energy but have limited supplies that will eventually be exhausted unless usage is reduced. Conservation of both renewable and non-renewable resources is important to ensure sustainable development.
This document outlines an introductory presentation on energy and the environment. It discusses types and classifications of energy, forms of energy, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, and related engineering subjects like power plant technology, bioenergy, and solar energy. It also covers environmental topics such as segments of the environment, pollution, and subjects related to environmental engineering. Finally, it discusses the relationship between energy and the environment and the objectives of energy and environment engineering in Pakistan to address energy crisis issues and protect the environment.
The document discusses global and Indian energy scenarios. It provides information on world energy resources including oil, natural gas, coal and uranium reserves. It notes that 87% of global primary energy supply comes from non-renewable sources. It also discusses India's energy consumption and production, noting that India is the third largest coal producer and consumer of electricity. However, per capita energy consumption in India remains low compared to other countries. The document outlines issues with fossil fuel dependence such as climate change, environmental hazards, and accidents. It describes the impacts of climate change such as extreme weather, sea level rise, and species extinction.
Clean energy is energy production that does not generate pollution or waste. It uses natural renewable sources like wind, water, geothermal heat from the Earth, and solar energy. Clean energy is important because conventional fossil fuels and nuclear energy have high social and environmental costs. Switching to clean, renewable energy sources can help reduce environmental impact and pollution while providing a sustainable energy supply.
The document discusses different types of natural resources. It defines natural resources as supplies from nature that humans use to survive, such as coal, oil, iron, timber, rivers, animals, and sunlight. Natural resources are classified as renewable, nonrenewable, or inexhaustible. Renewable resources can be replaced within a relatively short time, such as plants, animals, water, and air. Nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced in a short time and are limited, consisting of fossil fuels and minerals. Inexhaustible resources can be replaced as fast as they are used and will never run out, including sunlight, wind, and ocean tides.
The document discusses new frontiers in energy resources that could help address issues with declining oil reserves. It describes gas hydrates, which contain methane trapped in ice under high pressure underwater and represent a potentially huge untapped energy source. Virtual water trade is discussed as the concept of the hidden water used in food and goods production and transportation. Wave energy from ocean waves is another renewable resource that could be harnessed using various technologies. The document also outlines energy that can be generated from algae and pollution through microbial fuel cells, as well as advances that have allowed greater utilization of solar energy.
Natural resources can be classified as either renewable or non-renewable. Renewable resources like sunlight, wind, water and biomass can regenerate themselves over time, while non-renewable resources like fossil fuels and minerals exist in finite quantities and cannot be replenished once depleted. Some key renewable resources discussed include solar, wind, hydro and geothermal energy, each with their own pros and cons. Non-renewable resources outlined are oil, natural gas, coal and nuclear fuels, which all provide important energy but have limited supplies that will eventually be exhausted unless usage is reduced. Conservation of both renewable and non-renewable resources is important to ensure sustainable development.
This document outlines an introductory presentation on energy and the environment. It discusses types and classifications of energy, forms of energy, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, and related engineering subjects like power plant technology, bioenergy, and solar energy. It also covers environmental topics such as segments of the environment, pollution, and subjects related to environmental engineering. Finally, it discusses the relationship between energy and the environment and the objectives of energy and environment engineering in Pakistan to address energy crisis issues and protect the environment.
The document discusses global and Indian energy scenarios. It provides information on world energy resources including oil, natural gas, coal and uranium reserves. It notes that 87% of global primary energy supply comes from non-renewable sources. It also discusses India's energy consumption and production, noting that India is the third largest coal producer and consumer of electricity. However, per capita energy consumption in India remains low compared to other countries. The document outlines issues with fossil fuel dependence such as climate change, environmental hazards, and accidents. It describes the impacts of climate change such as extreme weather, sea level rise, and species extinction.
Victory's templated critical thinking tool can be used to create interactive scaffolded lessons for ELA, social studies, science , and math. This is an example of a science critical thinking lesson.
Renewable & non renewable resourcesSoham Gajjar
The document discusses renewable and non-renewable resources. It defines renewable resources as those that can replenish through natural cycles, such as oxygen, fresh water, and solar energy. Non-renewable resources are divided into those that can be recycled, like metals, and those that cannot due to fixed quantities and our inability currently to recycle them, like coal and natural gas. Sustainable yield is defined as the highest rate at which a renewable resource can be used without reducing its available supply or causing environmental degradation.
The document discusses renewable and non-renewable resources, classifying them as biotic or abiotic, renewable or non-renewable, with renewable resources being able to replenish through natural cycles while non-renewable resources are either recyclable but in finite quantities or non-recyclable like fossil fuels. It emphasizes the need for conservation of resources through sustainable usage, preservation of environmental quality, and ensuring balanced renewal of renewable resources to prevent depletion.
This letter is signed by over 80 scientists expressing concern about the rising use of wood from Southern US forests to generate electricity in the UK. They argue that this practice actually increases carbon emissions for decades by disrupting carbon sinks in forests. Nearly 90% of Southeastern US forests are privately owned without requirements to replant trees. Recent studies also show harvesting and burning forests threatens biodiversity and releases stored carbon from soils. The scientists urge the UK to reconsider policies driving wood pellet demand and take action to address the climate and environmental impacts.
This document discusses shale gas as a resource and its development from the Marcellus Shale formation. It notes the environmental and community concerns around extracting shale gas via hydraulic fracturing, as well as the economic benefits it provides through jobs and income. Both supporters and critics of shale gas development are mentioned. The document also provides background on the geology of shale gas formations and the technical process of extracting the natural gas resource.
This document discusses energy resources, classifying them as either renewable or non-renewable. Renewable resources like solar and wind energy have advantages of being continuously supplied and replenished within a short time while causing less pollution, but do not produce large amounts of energy and can be expensive to build. Non-renewable resources like fossil fuels are limited in supply, take a long time to replenish, and contribute to environmental harm and global warming.
Coal is the number one global energy polluter and accounts for 50% of US electricity generation. It is found underground in reserves around the world except South America. Coal is burned in power plants to heat water into steam and generate electricity, but each stage of this process generates pollution. Coal could also be converted into gas through coal gasification, a cleaner process. In 2006, coal supplied 25% of the world's energy, though this proportion has fallen in recent decades as production increased globally. China uses the most coal.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Natural resources are material from the earth that is used to support life that meets people's needs. Any natural substance that humans use can be considered a natural resource.
Based on the availability there 2 types.
Renewable: resources that are available in infinite quality and can be used repeatedly. Ex; forest, wind, water, etc.
Non-renewable: a resource that is limited in abundance due to non-renewable nature and whose availability may run out in the future. Ex; fossil fuels ,minerals
This document provides information about different types of energy sources including renewable, nonrenewable, solar, and fossil fuels. It discusses that renewable energy sources like solar and wind can be naturally replenished, while nonrenewable sources like coal are finite. Solar energy can be harnessed using technologies like solar heaters, cells, and power plants. Fossil fuels like crude oil, natural gas, and coal are formed from remains of dead plants and animals but have downsides like being a finite resource and greenhouse gas emitters. The document lists some of India's major solar parks and locations of oil fields and coal mines.
Classification of natural resources (pdf)Jhia Yalung
This document classifies and defines different types of natural resources. It distinguishes between renewable and non-renewable resources. Renewable resources such as crops, water, and solar energy can regenerate themselves rapidly and are not depleted once used. Non-renewable resources like fossil fuels, metals, and minerals form over long periods of geological time and are finite in supply. Natural resources are further broken down into categories such as food and fiber resources, aquatic resources, soil resources, and atmospheric resources. The document provides examples to illustrate renewable resources like biomass and geothermal energy, as well as non-renewable resources including coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear power.
The document provides information about various renewable and non-renewable energy sources. It discusses the North Hoyle offshore wind farm located off the coast of Wales, including that it has 30 turbines that provide enough energy for 40,000 homes. It also discusses the Three Gorges Dam in China, the largest hydroelectric project in the world, which will generate thousands of megawatts of electricity but required the relocation of over 2 million people.
The document discusses different types of resources including renewable and nonrenewable resources. Renewable resources like solar, wind, and water can be replenished within a short period of time, while nonrenewable resources like coal, oil, and gas cannot be replenished on a human timescale. Resources can also be classified based on their origin as biotic (living) or abiotic (non-living), as well as their potential, actual, or reserve levels. Unequal distribution of resources between countries can lead to interdependence, uneven development, and conflicts over control of resources. Conservation aims to use both renewable and nonrenewable resources efficiently and extend their availability for future generations.
This document distinguishes between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Nonrenewable resources like fossil fuels cannot be replaced by nature once used up. Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas. Renewable resources can be naturally replenished, including land, water, and animal resources. However, overuse of renewable resources can cause issues like soil degradation, limited freshwater, and unsustainable use of animals. The document encourages identifying renewable and nonrenewable resources in New York State.
The document discusses various energy resources and their use in India. It covers renewable resources like solar, wind, hydro, and biomass as well as non-renewable resources like coal, oil and gas. India's energy needs are growing rapidly with development, and it relies heavily on non-renewable sources that import. There is a need to shift towards more renewable resources and implement new technologies to sustainably meet India's energy demands.
This document discusses the classification and types of natural resources. It separates resources into renewable and non-renewable categories. Renewable resources like water, crops, and wind can regenerate within a human lifetime. Non-renewable resources such as coal, oil, and minerals take millions of years to form and exist in fixed amounts. The document also covers alternative energy sources like solar, wind, hydropower, and nuclear power. Overall resource availability depends on the costs of extraction and processing.
Natural resources are the resources utilized by the living organism for their survival and welfare directly from the natural environment.
These are basically resources gifted by nature to us like sun light, air, water, plants, animals, soil and minerals.
Resource are form of energy/matter which is essential for the functioning of organism, population, community
Renewable and sustainable energy reviewsHITESHDAS14
The document summarizes renewable and sustainable energy sources. It discusses various renewable technologies including solar energy applications like solar thermal and solar power, wind energy, bioenergy sources like biogas from anaerobic digestion, biodiesel, and biomass gasification. It also discusses hydrogen production from biomass and the use of gasifiers for power generation. The conclusion states that renewable technologies like solar drying, biodiesel, and wind energy have the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and fossil fuel consumption while providing sustainable energy solutions.
This document discusses natural resources and different types of energy resources. It defines renewable and nonrenewable resources. Renewable resources can replenish themselves and include vegetation, sunlight, air, soil, geothermal, water, and ice. Nonrenewable resources exist in fixed amounts and include coal, oil, natural gas, petroleum, minerals, and uranium. Fossil fuels are discussed as a major nonrenewable energy resource that can cause pollution but are relatively cheap. Renewable energy resources with less environmental impact include water, wind, sun, and geothermal. The document also notes that extracting any resource has an environmental cost that must be weighed against economic benefits.
This document summarizes a review on the potential for waste-recycled based bioenergy for marine systems. It discusses how biomass has the potential to influence the marine industry. The use of waste biomass to generate power could allow ships to power onboard systems and even dump waste ashore to power coastal infrastructure. The paper also examines trends in biomass development, classification of biomass sources, and best practices from other industries utilizing biomass.
Clean Coal And The Integrated Gasification Combined CycleNatasha Barnett
The document discusses the origins of the modern oil refinery and petroleum distillation process. It notes that in 1862, Benjamin Jr.'s research demonstrated that 50% of newly discovered Pennsylvania Rock Oil could be distilled into useful products, marking the beginning of the petroleum distillation industry. Further details are provided on the challenges of early filtration and purification methods.
Dominican Republic| Nov-16 | Escenarios sostenibles para Jamaica y El Caribe ...Smart Villages
This document provides an overview of sustainable energy solutions and consulting services offered by RHO-Energy Consulting LLC. It discusses challenges around energy and water in the Caribbean region and outlines various sustainable options including hydropower, solar, wind, fuel cells, and more. Examples of potential applications are described such as a planned hydro-installation in Jamaica that could offset 206,000 kWh of energy or 150 metric tons of CO2 annually. The conclusion emphasizes that energy and water are necessary for life and that educating populations and prioritizing end users are important for sustainable design and partnerships.
Victory's templated critical thinking tool can be used to create interactive scaffolded lessons for ELA, social studies, science , and math. This is an example of a science critical thinking lesson.
Renewable & non renewable resourcesSoham Gajjar
The document discusses renewable and non-renewable resources. It defines renewable resources as those that can replenish through natural cycles, such as oxygen, fresh water, and solar energy. Non-renewable resources are divided into those that can be recycled, like metals, and those that cannot due to fixed quantities and our inability currently to recycle them, like coal and natural gas. Sustainable yield is defined as the highest rate at which a renewable resource can be used without reducing its available supply or causing environmental degradation.
The document discusses renewable and non-renewable resources, classifying them as biotic or abiotic, renewable or non-renewable, with renewable resources being able to replenish through natural cycles while non-renewable resources are either recyclable but in finite quantities or non-recyclable like fossil fuels. It emphasizes the need for conservation of resources through sustainable usage, preservation of environmental quality, and ensuring balanced renewal of renewable resources to prevent depletion.
This letter is signed by over 80 scientists expressing concern about the rising use of wood from Southern US forests to generate electricity in the UK. They argue that this practice actually increases carbon emissions for decades by disrupting carbon sinks in forests. Nearly 90% of Southeastern US forests are privately owned without requirements to replant trees. Recent studies also show harvesting and burning forests threatens biodiversity and releases stored carbon from soils. The scientists urge the UK to reconsider policies driving wood pellet demand and take action to address the climate and environmental impacts.
This document discusses shale gas as a resource and its development from the Marcellus Shale formation. It notes the environmental and community concerns around extracting shale gas via hydraulic fracturing, as well as the economic benefits it provides through jobs and income. Both supporters and critics of shale gas development are mentioned. The document also provides background on the geology of shale gas formations and the technical process of extracting the natural gas resource.
This document discusses energy resources, classifying them as either renewable or non-renewable. Renewable resources like solar and wind energy have advantages of being continuously supplied and replenished within a short time while causing less pollution, but do not produce large amounts of energy and can be expensive to build. Non-renewable resources like fossil fuels are limited in supply, take a long time to replenish, and contribute to environmental harm and global warming.
Coal is the number one global energy polluter and accounts for 50% of US electricity generation. It is found underground in reserves around the world except South America. Coal is burned in power plants to heat water into steam and generate electricity, but each stage of this process generates pollution. Coal could also be converted into gas through coal gasification, a cleaner process. In 2006, coal supplied 25% of the world's energy, though this proportion has fallen in recent decades as production increased globally. China uses the most coal.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Natural resources are material from the earth that is used to support life that meets people's needs. Any natural substance that humans use can be considered a natural resource.
Based on the availability there 2 types.
Renewable: resources that are available in infinite quality and can be used repeatedly. Ex; forest, wind, water, etc.
Non-renewable: a resource that is limited in abundance due to non-renewable nature and whose availability may run out in the future. Ex; fossil fuels ,minerals
This document provides information about different types of energy sources including renewable, nonrenewable, solar, and fossil fuels. It discusses that renewable energy sources like solar and wind can be naturally replenished, while nonrenewable sources like coal are finite. Solar energy can be harnessed using technologies like solar heaters, cells, and power plants. Fossil fuels like crude oil, natural gas, and coal are formed from remains of dead plants and animals but have downsides like being a finite resource and greenhouse gas emitters. The document lists some of India's major solar parks and locations of oil fields and coal mines.
Classification of natural resources (pdf)Jhia Yalung
This document classifies and defines different types of natural resources. It distinguishes between renewable and non-renewable resources. Renewable resources such as crops, water, and solar energy can regenerate themselves rapidly and are not depleted once used. Non-renewable resources like fossil fuels, metals, and minerals form over long periods of geological time and are finite in supply. Natural resources are further broken down into categories such as food and fiber resources, aquatic resources, soil resources, and atmospheric resources. The document provides examples to illustrate renewable resources like biomass and geothermal energy, as well as non-renewable resources including coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear power.
The document provides information about various renewable and non-renewable energy sources. It discusses the North Hoyle offshore wind farm located off the coast of Wales, including that it has 30 turbines that provide enough energy for 40,000 homes. It also discusses the Three Gorges Dam in China, the largest hydroelectric project in the world, which will generate thousands of megawatts of electricity but required the relocation of over 2 million people.
The document discusses different types of resources including renewable and nonrenewable resources. Renewable resources like solar, wind, and water can be replenished within a short period of time, while nonrenewable resources like coal, oil, and gas cannot be replenished on a human timescale. Resources can also be classified based on their origin as biotic (living) or abiotic (non-living), as well as their potential, actual, or reserve levels. Unequal distribution of resources between countries can lead to interdependence, uneven development, and conflicts over control of resources. Conservation aims to use both renewable and nonrenewable resources efficiently and extend their availability for future generations.
This document distinguishes between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Nonrenewable resources like fossil fuels cannot be replaced by nature once used up. Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas. Renewable resources can be naturally replenished, including land, water, and animal resources. However, overuse of renewable resources can cause issues like soil degradation, limited freshwater, and unsustainable use of animals. The document encourages identifying renewable and nonrenewable resources in New York State.
The document discusses various energy resources and their use in India. It covers renewable resources like solar, wind, hydro, and biomass as well as non-renewable resources like coal, oil and gas. India's energy needs are growing rapidly with development, and it relies heavily on non-renewable sources that import. There is a need to shift towards more renewable resources and implement new technologies to sustainably meet India's energy demands.
This document discusses the classification and types of natural resources. It separates resources into renewable and non-renewable categories. Renewable resources like water, crops, and wind can regenerate within a human lifetime. Non-renewable resources such as coal, oil, and minerals take millions of years to form and exist in fixed amounts. The document also covers alternative energy sources like solar, wind, hydropower, and nuclear power. Overall resource availability depends on the costs of extraction and processing.
Natural resources are the resources utilized by the living organism for their survival and welfare directly from the natural environment.
These are basically resources gifted by nature to us like sun light, air, water, plants, animals, soil and minerals.
Resource are form of energy/matter which is essential for the functioning of organism, population, community
Renewable and sustainable energy reviewsHITESHDAS14
The document summarizes renewable and sustainable energy sources. It discusses various renewable technologies including solar energy applications like solar thermal and solar power, wind energy, bioenergy sources like biogas from anaerobic digestion, biodiesel, and biomass gasification. It also discusses hydrogen production from biomass and the use of gasifiers for power generation. The conclusion states that renewable technologies like solar drying, biodiesel, and wind energy have the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and fossil fuel consumption while providing sustainable energy solutions.
This document discusses natural resources and different types of energy resources. It defines renewable and nonrenewable resources. Renewable resources can replenish themselves and include vegetation, sunlight, air, soil, geothermal, water, and ice. Nonrenewable resources exist in fixed amounts and include coal, oil, natural gas, petroleum, minerals, and uranium. Fossil fuels are discussed as a major nonrenewable energy resource that can cause pollution but are relatively cheap. Renewable energy resources with less environmental impact include water, wind, sun, and geothermal. The document also notes that extracting any resource has an environmental cost that must be weighed against economic benefits.
This document summarizes a review on the potential for waste-recycled based bioenergy for marine systems. It discusses how biomass has the potential to influence the marine industry. The use of waste biomass to generate power could allow ships to power onboard systems and even dump waste ashore to power coastal infrastructure. The paper also examines trends in biomass development, classification of biomass sources, and best practices from other industries utilizing biomass.
Clean Coal And The Integrated Gasification Combined CycleNatasha Barnett
The document discusses the origins of the modern oil refinery and petroleum distillation process. It notes that in 1862, Benjamin Jr.'s research demonstrated that 50% of newly discovered Pennsylvania Rock Oil could be distilled into useful products, marking the beginning of the petroleum distillation industry. Further details are provided on the challenges of early filtration and purification methods.
Dominican Republic| Nov-16 | Escenarios sostenibles para Jamaica y El Caribe ...Smart Villages
This document provides an overview of sustainable energy solutions and consulting services offered by RHO-Energy Consulting LLC. It discusses challenges around energy and water in the Caribbean region and outlines various sustainable options including hydropower, solar, wind, fuel cells, and more. Examples of potential applications are described such as a planned hydro-installation in Jamaica that could offset 206,000 kWh of energy or 150 metric tons of CO2 annually. The conclusion emphasizes that energy and water are necessary for life and that educating populations and prioritizing end users are important for sustainable design and partnerships.
This document discusses new frontiers in energy resources. It begins by noting that global oil production is peaking and will decline in the coming decades. It then outlines several emerging energy sources that could help address this, including gas hydrates, virtual water trade, wave energy, energy from pollution and algae. Gas hydrates are methane trapped in ice under high pressure that could be a substantial energy source. Virtual water trade refers to the hidden water used in food production and trade. Wave energy captures energy from ocean waves. Technologies are being developed to generate electricity from pollution and algae. In conclusion, renewable sources can extend oil reserves but a new, abundant energy source on par with fossil fuels is still needed.
Renewable energy resources like biofuels and wind power have great potential to meet the world's growing energy demands. This essay focuses on biofuels, which have seen significant production increases in key markets like Brazil, the US, and EU in recent years. Several developing countries are also exploring biofuel potential. While renewable sources show promise, the transition away from fossil fuels faces challenges as energy infrastructure and policies currently favor non-renewable options despite their environmental and supply issues.
A presentation delivered to Friends of the Earth by The FREdome Visionary Trust about Operation OASIS - a project to reclaim arid lands for agroforestry - enabling the large-scale natural conversion of carbon emissions into diminishing carbon resources, such as food and fuel.
2017 Open Space Conference - Ellie Cohen - Accelerating Nature-based Solution...OpenSpaceCouncil
*Please note that animations in this presentations are not visible when viewed through Slideshare.
Ellie Cohen, Executive Director, Point Blue Conservation Science, spoke at the 2017 Open Space Conference, Eyes on the Horizon, Boots on the Trail on May 18, 2017 at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, CA. More info on the Bay Area Open Space Council's website: http://openspacecouncil.org/community-events/conference/
This document discusses renewable energy sources including hydropower, bioenergy, geothermal energy, and solar energy. It explains that renewable energy comes from natural sources like the sun, wind, water and plants that are continually replenished. It provides details on various renewable technologies and how they work, such as hydropower harnesses the energy of flowing water, bioenergy comes from biomass like plants, geothermal energy taps the Earth's natural heat, and solar technologies use sunlight. The document also discusses why renewable energy is important as fossil fuels are limited and polluting, while renewable sources are plentiful and cleaner.
This document provides an overview of bio-energy and different types of energy sources. It discusses non-renewable energy sources like fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum and natural gas which are limited. It then covers various renewable energy sources including solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and tidal energies which can be replenished naturally. Specific details are given about each type of energy source like their extraction or generation process and global usage.
Renewable Energy final paper, Cordell-Hedin-KrahenbuhlPancakes
This document discusses arguments for and against public policy support for renewable energy based on the economic theory of externalities. It summarizes key points regarding external costs of fossil fuels like health impacts and environmental damage. It also outlines challenges for renewable energy scale-up including high upfront capital costs, issues with intermittency, and land use requirements. Examples of policies to address externalities like cap-and-trade programs in California are provided. The importance of accounting for externalities to incentivize a transition to renewable energy is a major theme.
This is a powerpoint that discusses how we have affected our planet negatively. This would be a student sample if you were doing a unit on Change in the classroom.
SUN is the ultimate source of energy.” Through the ages, the world has known this. The heat and light from this star is the reason for life on our planet. The rains, the forests, the deserts, and our ecosystems.
Environmental Impacts of Hydroelectric PowerContentsLand.docxYASHU40
Environmental Impacts of Hydroelectric Power
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Life-cycle Global Warming Emissions
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Life-cycle Global Warming Emissions
Hydroelectric power includes both massive hydroelectric dams and small run-of-the-river plants.
Large-scale hydroelectric dams continue to be built in many parts of the world (including China and
Brazil), but it is unlikely that new facilities will be added to the existing U.S. fleet in the future.
Instead, the future of hydroelectric power in the United States will likely involve increased capacity at
current dams and new run-of-the-river projects. There are environmental impacts at both types of
plants.
Learn more: How Hydroelectric Energy Works
For more on the benefits of hydroelectric power and other renewable energy technologies, see
Benefits of Renewable Energy Use.
Land Use
The size of the reservoir created by a hydroelectric
project can vary widely, depending largely on the size of
the hydroelectric generators and the topography of the
land. Hydroelectric plants in flat areas tend to require
much more land than those in hilly areas or canyons
where deeper reservoirs can hold more volume of water
in a smaller space.
At one extreme, the large Balbina hydroelectric plant,
which was built in a flat area of Brazil, flooded 2,360
square kilometers—an area the size of Delaware—and it
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only provides 250 MW of power generating capacity (equal to more than 2,000 acres per MW) [1].
In contrast, a small 10 MW run-of-the-rive plant in a hilly location can use as little 2.5 acres (equal to
a quarter of an acre per MW) [2].
Flooding land for a hydroelectric reservoir has an extreme environmental impact: it destroys forest,
wildlife habitat, agricultural land, and scenic lands. In many instances, such as the Three Gorges
Dam in China, entire communities have also had to be relocated to make way for reservoirs [3].
Wildlife Impacts
Dammed reservoirs are used for multiple purposes, such as agricultural ...
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This document discusses ways for individuals to save money by living more sustainably. It begins by explaining that being green is often perceived as expensive due to upfront costs. However, it then outlines areas where households can save the most through green actions related to transportation, water and energy use, food, and housing. These include driving less, installing efficient appliances, reducing food waste, and making homes more energy efficient. In conclusion, living sustainably requires initial investments but can significantly reduce household expenses over time.
The poisoning of the drinking water in Flint, Michigan has created headlines nationally. Lead has been known to cause bodily damage when ingested, especially in children. But what is not known are other possible contaminants in your drinking water which not being reported in the news but should be on your radar.
The effects of climate change which include global warming and ocean acidification do not need any introduction. However, the
relationship between climate change and air quality occasionally gets overlooked. An indirect effect of the changes to our
planet is the decreasing quality of the air we breathe. The Bay Area has some of the poorest air quality in the United States.
Hear how this may affect everyone who resides here.
Reused water is currently used for irrigation, non-potable applications, replenishing aquifers, just to name a few but there has a firm resistance to provide drinking water to the public from water reused from non-potable applications. The issue is not with the technologies but with the perception of "Toilet-to-Tap” water by the public. In some places, reduced water availability in tandem with an increase in population may require a fundamental shift in thinking if we want to ensure everyone’s' drinking water requirements will be met in the future.
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Speaking green communications water and energy forever interwined 1-14-2016 final
1. Water and Energy – Forever
Intertwined
ECO Green Group Thursday January 14, 2016
by
Tony Green
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2. Alternative Energy
Environment
Advanced Materials
Water Conservation
“I believe if people in
general had a better
understanding of how
alternative/clean
technologies worked
there would much
less comprehension
and fear toward
adopting these
technologies.”
A voice for sustainability
Speaking Green Communications
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3. Agenda
1. What is a Nexus?
2. Nexus Overview
3. Numbers within the Nexus
4. Energy in Water
5. Water in Energy
6. Water, Energy and …..
7. The Golden State Nexus
8. In Closing
9. Questions and Answers
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4. The term Water-Energy nexus refers to the fact that
water and energy are inseparable/connected. This is
because:
Water is required to produce energy.
Energy is required to make use of water.
Water /Energy Separable?
Source: Meeting the Needs of the Water Energy Nexus CEP April 2011
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8. Numbers inside the Nexus
Source: Meeting the Needs of the Water Energy Nexus CEP April 2011
In the US 4% of all of the power generation is used for water
supply and treatment 75% of the cost of municipal water
processing and distribution for electricity
Electricity from fossil fuels and nuclear energy requires 190
billion gallons of water per day accounting for 39% all
freshwater withdrawals in the nation.
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9. Water Energy Nexus at Home
These use the
same amount of
energy
- Environmental
Protection
Agency
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10. Energy in Water
Waste Water Treatment
Desalination
Dams
Bio-Gas
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11. Energy in Water Facts
Carbon emissions related to water in 2005 were
approximately 290 million metric tons, or 5% of all
carbon emissions in the United States
U.S. water related energy use is at least 521 million MWh
a year—equivalent to 13% of the nation’s electricity
consumption.”
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20. Desalination
97.5% of the earths water is seawater and the remaining 2.5% is
freshwater found in glaciers and underground
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23. Colocation is recognized as a versatile, effective solution. partners desalination
plants with power plants, which then share energy and water.
Approximately 18% of desalinated water is already used by power plants, .
http://web.mit.edu/12.000/www/m2012/finalwebsite/solution/desal.shtml
Energy is the largest determinant of cost. Specifically, 44% of the typical
water costs in a reverse osmosis plant comes from electrical energy and
Thermal seawater plants use even more energy, with close to 60% of costs
coming from thermal and electrical energy
When considering an energy solution for desalination, renewable energy is
key.
Desalination
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25. Combined Heat and Power Systems Using Biogas in Wastewater Treatment Plants http://www.sehinc.com/files/resources/2012/pdfs/ndconferencechppresentation10162012.pdf
Biogas is a by-product of the anaerobic decomposition
of organic solid waste
300 scfm of biogas = ~ 800 kW electricity
Biogas–~ 65% methane (CH4)–~ 35% carbon dioxide
(CO2)
.
Bio-Gas
28. Water in Energy Facts
In the United States, 90 percent of
electricity comes from thermoelectric
power plants—coal, nuclear, natural
gas, and oil—that require cooling.
The remaining ten percent is
produced by hydroelectric and other
renewable energy facilities.
Some renewable energy technologies
are thermoelectric as well.
Source: https://www.slideshare.net/nakulrtm/how-it-works-water-for-power-plant-cooling-union-of-concerned-scientists?from_m_app=ios
30. Cooling Systems
Water is used to turn turbines for hydropower, to produce steam for
thermoelectric power, and to cool equipment by absorbing the waste heat
produced by power generation
Each kilowatthour (kWh) of thermoelectric generation requires the withdrawal
of approximately 25 gallons of water, primarily for cooling purposes.
However, while thermoelectric facilities withdraw tremendous amounts of
water, they actually consume far less. That consumption is caused by
evaporation. On average, 2 gallons of water are lost to evaporation for each
kWh consumed at the point of end use,
http://www3.epa.gov/region9/waterinfrastructure/waterenergy.html
31. Consumptive use or not
The majority of water withdrawn for energy
production is termed “non-consumptive use” because
it is returned to the same source it was removed
from. Also referred to as once through
.
Some water withdrawn for energy production is termed
“consumptive use” because it is lost through evaporation
and is not returned to the source from which it is extracted.
Closed Loop
33. Source: David Goodstein’s “Out of Gas” Book
For hundreds of millions of years, animal, vegetable and mineral
matter drifted downward through the waters to settle on the floors of
ancient seas
The interior of the earth is hot, heated by the decay of natural
radioactive elements. If the porous source rock sank just deep enough,
it reached the proper temperature for the organic matter to be
transformed into oil
strata of porous rock formed that were particularly rich in organic
inclusions. With time, these strata were buried deep beneath the seabed
Then the weight of the rock could squeeze the oil out of the source rock
like water out of a sponge, into layers above and below, where it could
be trapped
Fracking
34. Shale gas is natural gas produced from
shale formations that typically function as
both the reservoir and source for the
natural gas. In terms of its chemical
makeup, shale gas is typically a dry gas
primarily composed of methane (90% or
more methane)
http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/03/f0/ShaleGasPrimer_Online_4-2009.pdf
Shale is a sedimentary rock that is predominantly comprised of
consolidated clay‐sized particles
Fracking
37. The recent shale gas transformation of the U.S. natural gas
industry has also focused attention on
the water-energy nexus.
The water consumption for the production of shale gas
appears to be lower (0.6 to 1.8 gal/MMBtu) than that for
other fossil fuels
(1 to 8 gal/MMBtu for coal mining and washing, and 1 to 62
gal/MMBtu for U.S. onshore oil production).
.Water Consumption of Energy Resource Extraction, Processing, and Conversion By Erik Mielke, Laura Diaz Anadon, and Venkatesh Narayanamurti Page 6
Fracking
40. The current generation of corn-based ethanol is particularly water
intensive, consuming, water consumption one or two orders of
magnitude greater than that of alternative sources of liquid fuels.
A mandated move to advanced biofuels (cellulosic ethanol) could bring
biofuels water usage closer to other fuels, but these technologies are
unproven on a commercial scale.
Source: Water Consumption of Energy Resource Extraction, Processing, and Conversion By Erik Mielke, Laura Diaz Anadon, and
Venkatesh Narayanamurti Page 6
Biofuels are by far the most water-intensive source of
fuel in the United States
Bio-fuels
42. One inch of water per acre is about 27,000
gallons per acre, so a corn crop uses about
22 x 27,000 = 594,000 gallons of water
A high-yielding corn crop requires about 22
inches of water, with a range of 20 to 25
inches.
An Acre is 22 yards by 220 yards or 43,560
square feet
http://articles.extension.org/pages/14080/corn-water-requirements
Bio-fuels
43. No Water Needed for Energy
Source : The Intersection of Water, Energy and Climate by Adnan Amin
44. Water in Transportation
Source: http://www.slideshare.net/TXTAGD/energy-and-water-dr-carey-king-university-of-texas?from_m_app=ios
45. Source: RENEWABLE ENERGY IN THE WATER, ENERGY & FOOD NEXUS
What
does
this
reference?
Water Energy and…..
46. In the EU for example, energy production accounts for 44
percent of total water use.
By 2050, the global population will demand roughly 80
percent more energy and 55 percent more water than today.
The food sector currently accounts for around 30% of the
world's total energy consumption.
Source: The Intersection of Water, Energy and Climate by Adnan Amin
Water, Energy and….
48. California State Water Project
Water starts to be delivered 770 feet above the plant, to the top of
Oroville Dam, the nation’s tallest. Behind it, the Lake Oroville Reservoir
can store up to 3.5 million acre feet of water.
,
From Oroville, water flows down the Feather River to the
Sacramento River and into the Sacramento-San Joaquin
Delta
Harvey O Banks pumping plant near Tracy. the initial
facility for export of water from the Delta
http://www.capradio.org/articles/2013/10/07/californias-water-supply,-a-700-mile-journey/
Golden State Nexus
49. 600 rpms, 80,000 horsepower, running on 14,400 volts 14
pumps push the water 2,000 feet up the mountain, the
highest water lift in the world. Consumes about 60
megawatts.
.”
The Aqueduct hits the Tehachapi Mountains just 20 miles
away. Then takes the water to the Edminston Pumping
Plant.
http://www.capradio.org/articles/2013/10/07/californias-water-supply,-a-700-mile-journey/
The California Aqueduct begins at the Banks Plant. The
Aqueduct carries water more than 400 miles, all the
way to Los Angeles
Golden State Nexus
50. STATE WATER PROJECT: Connecting California’s Water - Water Education Foundation
The State
Water
Project is
the state’s
fourth
largest
generator of
electricity
The state’s single
largest user of
power, with the
pumps lifting the
water over the
mountains to reach
Southern California,
accounting for 40%
of the State Water
Project’s total power
consumption.
Golden State Nexus
51. STATE WATER PROJECT: Connecting California’s Water Water Education Fundation
Golden State Nexus
52. In closing
We decarbonize the energy production.
We need to manage the demand side.
Global energy production should take into
account its impacts on other resources such as
water, food.
Source: Water Energy Nexus’ for Energy Supply in the 21st Century by John C. Crittenden and Arka Pandit
53. Why Book
Tony?
Tony’s background in clean-
tech which includes
experience in water, energy,
chemicals and the
environment and his
communication skills refined
from this time in
sales/marketing will ensure
attendees will walk away with
timely information and insights
presented in an easy to absorb
manner.
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Good Morning. For those of you who do not know me my name is Tony Green and I would like share with you how Water and Energy are forever intertwined.
Here is a brief overview of what I would like to discuss:
What is the Nexus
Nexus at a High Level
Number within the Nexus
Water in Energy with Examples then Energy in Water with Examples
The Nexus in California
As the examples will show the water energy connection are present in more things associated with our daily lives then you might think
Any questions on what you would like to get out on today’s talk?
Before we get started what is Water Energy Nexus? Where have you heard the term?
A Nexus refers to a connection The term Water-Energy nexus refers to the fact that water and energy are inseparable. This is because:
Water is required to produce energy. Water is employed in the production of most forms of turbine generated electricity,
either directly (hydropower, geothermal) or indirectly (washing, cooling).
Energy is required to make use of water. Energy is needed to extract move, treat, deliver -use. and dispose of water This energy is primarily in the term of mechanical or electrical energy
This image here shows examples of the connection and inseparably some of which we will touch on in more detail. In included in the drawing are:
1. Cooling Towers in Power Plants
2. Waste Water Treatment Plants
3. Dams
4. Mining
5. Pumping our Water
The Red Flows are energy and the Blue Flows are water
Here is a Overview of the Water Energy Nexus based on what is required to produce water and energy
Add anything to add ?
Yes this is ugly. But it really shows the level on connection at a high level. This is for as of 2011 The Left side shows the Source of Water or Energy while the Right Side shows the End Use
I’d like to point your attention to:
Electricity Generation/ Thermo-Electric Cooling = Nexus ; Water for electricity (196) Quads and electricity for water (39)
Notice the Heavy portion water for the cooling is more than water for generation. These for conventional based – Renewables would reduce this? Solar and Wind power are pretty much zero in regards to water usage
2. Look at Agriculture
Water Energy – Food-Agriculture which is the next Nexus
Note: Quad= Unit of Energy 10^15 BTU
Note: Energy Services are
In the US 4% of all of the power generation is used for water supply and treatment 75% of the cost of municipal water processing and distribution for electricity while electricity from fossil fuels and nuclear energy requires 190 billion gallons of water per day accounting for 39% all freshwater withdrawals in the nation.
The previous slide was in the entire U.S. – taking a look closer to home..
This slide is designed to give you a feel for the transferable for power to provide water and power to provide energy.
First I wanted to talk about Energy in Water
Examples include Waste Water Treatment Plants, Desalination and Dams
Before that here are some facts
U.S. water related energy use is at least 521 million MWh a year—equivalent to 13% of the nation’s electricity consumption.”
Carbon emissions related to water in 2005 were approximately 290 million metric tons, or 5% of all carbon emissions in the United States
INTRODUCTION TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT - The term wastewater is commonly used to describe liquid wastes that are collected and transported to a treatment facility through a system of sewers.
Wastewater is generally divided into two broad classifications: domestic wastewater and industrial wastewater.
Domestic wastewater comes from communities of homes, businesses, and institutions. Domestic wastewater is 99.9% water and only 0.1% solids. Milligrams per liter (mg/L) is the metric equivalent of parts per million (one part in a million parts). One percent (1%) is equal to 10,000 mg/L. So a 0.1% solids concentration is equal to 1000 mg/L.
The solids in domestic wastewater are both dissolved and suspended solids. Suspended solids can be settled out or filtered but dissolved solids will have to be converted to suspended solids during the treatment process
The first step in wastewater treatment is physical separation of solids from the flow by screening, grinding rags and other debris, and settling out heavy inert grit. This is known as pretreatment or preliminary treatment.
Primary treatment follows pretreatment. Primary treatment is also a physical removal process. Gravity settling in primary clarifiers removes some of the suspended organic material and over half of the total suspended solids or TSS. Most of the remaining BOD is either dissolved or consists of particles that are too small to settle easily.
Primary Contaminants (60% of solids and 35% of BOD removed)
Oil & Grease
Total Suspended Solids (Css or TSS) – 60% Removed
Pathogens
BOD – 35% removed
Processes
Screens
Grit Settling
Scum Flotation
Primary Settling
Secondary treatment processes are biological processes that make use of bacteria and other microorganisms to eat the organic material that was not removed in primary clarification. This process will stabilize the raw organic material that poses a threat to the receiving water. The organics are stabilized and converted into microorganisms (suspended solids) that can be removed from the process or gases like carbon dioxide
Secondary
Contaminants
BOD – 90% Removed
TSS – 90% Removed
Processes
Trickling Filter – rotating disk
Activated Sludge – Suspended and mixed
Oxidation ponds – lagoons
(promote contact between microbes and contaminants)
Tertiary treatment processes follow secondary treatment. They cover a wide range of treatment options. Polishing ponds for bacteria and BOD removal have been added to secondary trickling filter plants to improve the overall plant removal efficiency. Tertiary filter processes can be used to remove suspended solids. Nutrient removal processes are also considered to be tertiary treatment processes.
Tertiary treatment is simply additional treatment beyond secondary! Tertiary treatment can remove more than 99 percent of all the impurities from sewage, producing an effluent of almost drinking-water quality.
The goal of tertiary treatment is to remove unwanted elements such as SS, COD (solid and colloidal), phosphorus and specific compounds (pesticides, metals, detergents, and so on)
Tertiary
Contaminants
Nutrients
Dissolved solids (e.g., salt, other ions, etc.)
Processes
Denitrification – bacteria
Phosphorus removal – precipitation
Other chemicals – adsorption and precipitation
The settled sludge is removed to from the clarifier and sent to solids handling facilities for further processing. The sludge may be digested to stabilize it and reduce its volume. After the sludge is properly digested, it is de-watered by mechanical means or sludge drying beds and then composed or landfilled. Some large systems thicken and de-water raw sludge and burn it in furnaces. Although incineration is very expensive from an energy consumption standpoint, it provides the greatest reduction in solids volume for disposal.
Here is a View on all three stages
Here is another showing all the steps
Where Energy? Aeration
Winds to 60% of the energy. Used to keep bugs healthy
The process of removing dissolved salts and other minerals from seawater to obtain water suitable for human and animal consumption, irrigation and other industrial uses
97.5% of the earths water is seawater and the remaining 2.5% is freshwater found in glaciers and underground
By the time you take into account what is a this number drops to below 1%
• Two desalination methods: by thermal process (multi stage flash) or by membrane (reverse osmosis)
The Reverse Osmosis Process.
Osomsis – high concentration to low
Reverse – using pressure to purify instead of dilute
Water pushed through membrane
In desalination salt water is boiled so that the vapor is released as the pure water will have a boiling point and later condensed into drinkable water.
Latent Heat of Vaporization
Colocation is recognized as a versatile, effective solution by the American Academy of Environmental
Engineers. This method partners desalination plants with power plants, which then share energy and water.
Approximately 18% of desalinated water is already used by power plants, and we hope to increase this ratio CARLSBAD
There is, however, one common denominator amongst all desalination facilities; energy is the largest determinant of cost. Specifically, 44% of the typical water costs in a reverse osmosis plant comes from electrical energy and Thermal seawater plants use even more energy, with close to 60% of costs coming from thermal and electrical energy
Dams are the sources of Hydro power. These do not consume energy to produce water but use water to produce energy. Note the water is not consumed to produce the energy.
Biogas is a by-product of the anaerobic decomposition of organic solid waste
300 scfm of biogas = ~ 800 kW electricity
Biogas–~ 65% methane (CH4)–~ 35% carbon dioxide (CO2) and has 60% the Energy Value of Natural Gas
By using the energy from biogas, a WWTP can save $1,000’s of dollars per year in heating costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Excess Bio-Gas is typically flared or burned off. This is wasteful.
Now that we have covered the energy in water I will discuss water in energy. The three examples are Thermo-cooling Fracking and Bio-fuel. Any Others?
In the United States, 90 percent of electricity comes from thermoelectric power plants—coal, nuclear, natural gas, and oil—that require cooling. The remaining ten percent is produced by hydroelectric and other renewable energy facilities.
Some renewable energy technologies are thermoelectric as well, including certain types of concentrating solar, geothermal, and biomass power plants
Thermoelectric power plants boil water to create steam, which then spins turbines to generate electricity. The heat used to boil water can come from burning of a fuel, from nuclear reactions, or directly from the sun or geothermal heat sources underground.
Once steam has passed through a turbine, it must be cooled back into water before it can be reused to produce more electricity. Colder water cools the steam more effectively and allows more efficient electricity generation
Water is used to turn turbines for hydropower, to produce steam for thermoelectric power, and to cool equipment by absorbing the waste heat produced by power generation with oncethrough or closedloop cooling systems.
Closedloop systems reuse water rather than returning it to the source.
Each kilowatthour (kWh) of thermoelectric generation requires the withdrawal of approximately 25 gallons of water, primarily for cooling purposes.
However, while thermoelectric facilities withdraw tremendous amounts of water, they actually consume far less. That consumption is caused by evaporation. On average, 2 gallons of water are lost to evaporation for each kWh consumed at the point of end use
A lot of water is withdrawn and used for cooling in the production of energy.
The majority of water withdrawn for energy production is termed “non consumptive
use” because it is returned to the same source it was removed from.
However, it doesn’t necessarily return unchanged. Impacts from the cooling process include
pollution and an increase in the water temperature.
Some water withdrawn for energy production is termed “consumptive use”
because it is lost through evaporation and is not returned to the source from which
it is extracted
Increased reliance on nuclear power, which has the highest water consumption of thethermoelectric technologies.
Note difference between Water Consumption and Withdraw
Before Fracking I wanted to talks about Oil which will tie into Fracking
For hundreds of millions of years, animal, vegetable and mineral matter drifted downward through the waters to settle on the floors of ancient seas.
strata of porous rock formed that were particularly rich in organic inclusions. With time, these strata were buried deep beneath the seabed
The interior of the earth is hot, heated by the decay of natural radioactive elements. If the porous source rock sank just deep enough, it reached the proper temperature for the organic matter to be transformed into oil
Then the weight of the rock could squeeze the oil out of the source rock like water out of a sponge, into layers above and below, where it could be trapped
Shale gas is natural gas produced from shale formations that typically function as both the reservoir and source for the natural gas. In terms of its chemical makeup, shale gas is typically a dry gas primarily composed of methane (90% or more methane),
Shales are deposited as mud in low‐energy depositional environments such as tidal flats and deep water basins where the fine‐grained clay particles fall out
of suspension in these quiet waters. During the deposition of these very fine‐grained sediments, there can also be deposition of organic matter in the form of algae‐, plant‐, and animal‐derived organic debris. The naturally tabular clay grains tend to lie flat as the sediments accumulate andsubsequently become compacted as a result of additional sediment deposition. This results in mud with thin laminar bedding that lithifies (solidifies) into thinly layered shale rock. The very fine
sheet‐like clay mineral grains and laminated layers of sediment result in a rock that has limited horizontal permeability and extremely limited vertical permeability.
Fracking is short for “hydraulic fracturing,” the process of extracting oil and natural gas from shale rock formations deep underground
This is an illustration of Fracking Process
The recent shale gas transformation of the U.S. natural gas industry has also focused attention on
the water-energy nexus, although the water consumption for the production of shale gas appears to be lower (0.6 to 1.8 gal/MMBtu) than that for other fossil fuels (1 to 8 gal/MMBtu for coal mining and washing, and 1 to 62 gal/MMBtu for U.S. onshore oil production).
The increased role of shale gas in the U.S. energy sector could result in reduced water consumption
The water used for releasing the gas (hydraulic fracturing), however, has to be carefully managed
at a local level
Since the amount is lower Why did I mention this? Issues with Water? How Much Fracking fluid is water?
Yes the Fracking Fluid.
99.5 % Water
What of the rest? Based on what need to happen included varoius chemicals.
Dissolving rocks, preventing corrosion, remove oxygen, allows fracture to stay open, minimize friction, eliminate bacteria.
Which brings us to the most water intensive of all……
Biofuels are by far the most water-intensive source of fuel in the United States because of the extensive use of irrigation for corn production
The current generation of corn-based ethanol is particularly water intensive, consuming in excess of 1,000 gal/MMBtu on average, a water
consumption one or two orders of magnitude greater than that of alternative sources of liquid fuels.
Here is a overview the process to make ethanol with include liquefaction of corn, Fermentation, Distilliation, drying Why so much Water ? The irrigation required to grow the corn.
A high-yielding corn crop requires about 22 inches of water, with a range of 20 to 25 inches
One inch of water per acre is about 27,000 gallons per acre, so a corn crop uses about 22 x 27,000 = 594,000 gallons of water
An Acre is 22 yards by 220 yards 43,560 square feet
During power generation, solar power withdraws 200 times less water than a coal power plant to produce the same amount of electricity. Wind power requires no water.
As we needed more reasons to implement renewable energy……..
As an aside energy is require for transportation – which fuels consume the most water - Biofuel and Biodiesel at the top
Of course few things operation in isolation and the Water Energy Nexus is one of them. What else might be connected?
What does this image reference?
In the EU for example, energy production accounts for 44 percent of total water use.
By 2050, the global population will demand roughly 80 percent more energy and 55 percent more water than today.
The food sector currently accounts for around 30% of the world's total energy consumption.
Water Energy Food all will increase as population increases.
The State Water Project is the nation’s largest state-built water delivery system.
Water starts to be delivered 770 feet above the Oroville Dam Behind it, the Lake Oroville Reservoir can store up to 3.5 million acre feet of water. From Oroville, water flows down the Feather River to the Sacramento River and into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Harvey O Banks pumping plant near Tracy is the initial facility for export of water from the Delta
The California Aqueduct begins at the Banks Plant. The Aqueduct carries water more than 400 miles, all the way to Los Angeles
It goes fast, almost 7,000 cubic feet per second. A cubic foot is about the size of a basketball.
what’s pumping the water through: 600 rpms, 80,000 horsepower, running on 14,400 volts14 pumps push the water 2,000 feet up the mountain, the highest water lift in the world. Choyce says it consumes about 60 megawatts, enough electricity for a small city.
The State Water Project is the state’s fourth largest generator of electricity. The state’s single largest user of power, with the pumps lifting the water over the mountains to reach Southern California, accounting for 40% of the State Water Project’s total power consumption
This is in our back woods. The South Bay Aquaduct included Bank Pumping in Tracy, the South Bay Pumping plant and the Del Valle Lake in Livermore. Delivers water to Alamada and Santa Clara Counties. From the Sierra’s
• First is the need to decarbonize the energy production. Current energy related carbon emission accounts for more
than half of the global carbon emission of 10 GtC per year.
Second, there is the imperative need to manage the demand side. Even if we can radically decarbonize our
Energy and water, with the escalating demand we are likely to surpass the Earth’s sustaining capacity.
Last but definitely not the least; global energy and water production should take into account its impacts on other resources such as waterfood
Hopefully you a have a better idea of the water energy Nexus and how its affects all of us
As a review:
Who is the largest consumer of electricity in California? – California State Project
what fuel source most water - ethanol
What used no water – wind and solar