Essays about: "oil restrictions"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 12 essays containing the words oil restrictions.

  1. 6. Profitability of cogeneration in a chemical industry

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för bygg- energi- och miljöteknik

    Author : Iñigo Monge Zaratiegui; [2017]
    Keywords : Cogeneration; boiler efficiency; Rankine cycle; steam;

    Abstract : A high demand of both electricity and heat exists in Arizona Chemical (a chemical plant dedicated to the distillation of Crude Tall Oil) for production processes. Due to the rising cost of resources and electricity, more and more companies are trying to decrease the energy expenses to increase their competitiveness in a global market, thus increasing their profit. READ MORE

  3. 7. A Study of Small Engine Testing

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Maskinteknik

    Author : Eric Josefsson; Henrik Henningsson; [2015]
    Keywords : Engine Test; Small Engine; Husqvarna; Chainsaw; Subzero Temperatures;

    Abstract : Today the environmental issues are a lot on the agenda and the environmental awareness are more and more common. New laws and restrictions on engines emissions are enforced and the demand on the engines gets higher and tougher. This leads to the engine testing playing a more crucial part than ever. Engine tests are done using an engine dynamometer. READ MORE

  4. 8. Petroleum activities, wetland utilization and livelihood changes in Southern Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria: 2003-2015

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Unwana Saturday Koffi; [2015]
    Keywords : Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science; GEM; iivelihood changes; sustainable management; wetland agriculture; land cover change; remote sensing; petroleum; wetland degradation; Nigeria; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The state of Akwa Ibom, Nigeria is known as one of the wetlands rich in biodiversity as well as oil and gas reserves. Its wetland ecosystem is noted for its primary support it has provided for the people living in this area. READ MORE

  5. 9. Mitigation of Environmental Impact from Shipping

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

    Author : Erika Norén; [2014]
    Keywords : Marine Spatial Planning; Dynamic Route Planning; Marine Protected Areas; Baltic Sea; Environmental impact of shipping.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : In April 2014, the European Parliament endorsed a new Directive on Maritime Spatial Planning, a way to analyse and organize marine areas in an economically efficient and sustainable way. The Spatial planning includes mapping of all marine activities, such as aquaculture, shipping, nature conservation, military and wind turbines. READ MORE

  6. 10. Asset Valuation in a Low Carbon World - Value implications of oil price scenarios for US oil and gas assets

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Kitty Ekman Ehn; Zeinab Kassab; [2014]
    Keywords : Emission scenarios; oil price; risk analysis; demand effects; oil restrictions; 2-degree target; carbon budget; asset valuation; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Scientists estimate that in order to contain global warming below 2°C, only around 900 GtCO2, can be emitted between 2013 and 2050. Recent research shows that in order to meet this target, global demand for fossil fuels has to decline. READ MORE