Essays about: "uses of oil"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 87 essays containing the words uses of oil.

1. 1. Turning Oil Into Water : Water security in the Middle East and North Africa

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Frida Salberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Water security; peak oil; desalination;

   Abstract : This study examines the relationship between oil supply and water security in the Middle East and North Africa. The aim is to see if countries without oil have a harder time mitigating water scarcity, as well as if countries with oil can be expected to become more vulnerable when oil becomes scarcer. READ MORE

3. 2. WEAR RESISTANT MULTI FUNCTIONAL POLYMER COATINGS

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

   Author : Pranay Kumar Parsi; [2023]
   Keywords : Polymer coatings; Materials; Tribology; Wear resistant; Ice adhesion; Freezing delay; Anti-icing de-icing;

   Abstract : This study aims to develop coatings which show wear resistant behaviour along with multiple functions such as improved ice adhesion, better freezing delay etc which help in improving the effectiveness of the wind turbine efficiency. The significance of anti-icing/de-icing solutions for wind turbines is emphasized since ice accretion can cause serious issues in generation of power and might lead to damage of blades. READ MORE

4. 3. A socio-technical review of Natural Gas: Resources, environmental and political aspects

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

   Author : Ravi Teja Gorugantu; Sridhar Babu Sanjeevi Rao; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This report gives a general overview of the natural gas resources in the world, along with its importance as a source of producing energy, and technical uses. It also draws attention to the political issues raised by natural gas exploitation and the steps being taken to address them. READ MORE

5. 4. Prevention of Environmental and Health Issues due to Spread of Glitter Particles

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

   Author : Yasser Hajjouz; Naret Jasim; [2023]
   Keywords : Glitter particles; Sustainability; Design Thinking; Biomimicry; Adherence;

   Abstract : Plastics are known to cause plenty of problems for the environment such as sewerage water,birds, marine life and even human health issues. Normally the cause for such small particles tobe such a huge problem lies in the adversity of collecting it after the use phase. READ MORE

6. 5. Techno-economic analysis and design of the charging infrastructure for Electric Heavy Vehicles in Oskarshamn

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Joan Cassany Espinosa; [2023]
   Keywords : Electrification; decarbonization; freight transport; heavy duty vehicle; battery electric truck; charging infrastructure; business model assessment; Elektrifiering; avkolning; godstransport; tunga fordon; batterielektrisk lastbil; laddinfrastruktur; affärsmodellsbedömning;

   Abstract : Within the most pollutants industries, the energy sector is the most significant contributor to climate change, representing two-thirds of the total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. One of the main responsible for these emissions is transportation, which accounts for 26% of the world’s energy consumption, with crude oil-derived products providing more than 90% of this energy. READ MORE