Consumption of energy

Ratio of total final consumption of energy to gross domestic product (GDP). Measured in metric tons of oil equivalent per 1000 of GDP at 1985 prices ... 

Projections of market penetrations and contributions to primary consumption of energy from biomass are subject to much criticism and contain significant errors. However, even though these projections may be incorrect, they are necessary to assess the future role and impact of renewable energy resources, and to help in deciding whether a potential renewable energy resource should be developed. 

The total world consumption of energy in all forms is only about 300 EJ (300 quads) thus the earth s heat has the potential to supply all energy needs for the foreseeable future (5). Economic considerations, however, may preclude the utilisation of all but a small part of this potential resource. Only a miniscule fraction of this energy supply has been tapped. 

In oiological systems, the most frequent mechanism of oxidation is the remov of hydrogen, and conversely, the addition of hydrogen is the common method of reduc tion. Nicotinamide-adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and nicotinamide-adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP) are two coenzymes that assist in oxidation and reduction. These cofactors can shuttle between biochemical reac tions so that one drives another, or their oxidation can be coupled to the formation of ATP. However, stepwise release or consumption of energy requires driving forces and losses at each step such that overall efficiency suffers. 

SOURCE Manufactuting Consumption of Energy, Energy Information Administration, U.S. Dept, of Energy, 1991. 

The T-connection in the original vortex exhaust will increase the pressure loss and increase the consumption of energy. Measurements of the pressure difference in the two versions show a sevenfold higher pressure difference in the original version (Fig. 12.396) compared with the pressure difference in the simplified version (Fig. 12.39c). This fact is very important in connection with selection of a given solution. 

Man is able to directly utilize only a small portion of the energy of the Earth s atmosphere. Indeed, excessive concentrated energy in the atmosphere—hurricanes and tornadoes—represents risks to mankind. Most human demands created by atmospheric conditions involve consumption of energy to maintain comfort. The ambient surface air temperature, for instance, determines how much energy is needed for heating or cooling demands and the level of outside... 

After the average crude oil price increased from 3.18 per barrel in 1970 to 21.59 in 1980, many analysts forecast skyrocketing energy prices for the remainder of the centuiy. The middle price path of the U.S. Energy Information Administration in 1979 projected a nominal price of 117.50 per barrel in 1995 Such forecasts seemed to be soundly based not only in recent experience but also in the economic theoiy of exhaustible resources. As a consequence, U.S. industries invested heavily in energy conseiwa-tion measures, with the result that industrial consumption of energy decreased from 31.5 quads in 1973 to 27.2 in 1985. Some of this investment was probably not warranted on economic efficiency gi ounds because prices ceased to rise after 1981, and even plummeted to 10 per barrel in 1986. 

Unlike the gasoline tax that only impacts the transportation sector, carbon taxes affect all sectors of the economy. Implemented by some European countries and proposed in the United States by the Clinton Administration in 1993, the carbon tax makes consumption of fossil fuels more expensive for the energy user. The goals of a carbon tax are to reduce the consumption of energy and to make non-carbon emitting sources like wind and hydroelectric more cost-competitive with fossil fuels. 

Market prices of energy often diverge from the true cost to society of consuming that energy. Two of the most common reasons for that divergence are external costs and subsidies, both of which make consumers think that energy is less expensive to society than it really is, and hence lead to more consumption of energy than would be economically optimal. 

Most of the impact is created by providing the materials contained in the product. This includes production of waste and consumption of energy in producing the raw materials. Typical high impact materials would include rare metals, natural extracts such as perfume ingredients, and energy intensive materials such as bricks and concrete. Electronic and electrical equipment are typical of products in this category. 

In spite of the fact that all elements of the systems of production, conversion, transportation and consumption of energy are improving continuously, the growth of national incomes calls for an appropriate growth in the utilization of energy. This can be attained through an increased production of fuel and construction of new and more efficient power plants, pipelines, power transmission lines and so on. 

Direct emission of fossil C02 by the consumption of energy/auxiliary fuels (i.e., electricity, heat, natural gas/diesel)... 

C02 Emission from Consumption of Energy/Auxiliary Fuels... 

With reference to the free energy as a characteristic of metabolism one may say that catabolic reactions proceed with a release of energy and anabolic ones, with a consumption of energy The anabolic reactions can proceed only as closely coupled to the catabolic reactions. High-energy, or macroergic, compounds act as energetic mediators between these two types of reactions. 

Poly(3HB) syntheses coupled to consumption of energy (Eq. 4) resemble the general balance equation for the synthesis of biomass ... 

Lower consumption of energy due to reduced build-up of frictional heat. 

The aim is to reduce the consumption of energy and water to the bare minimum. Computerized systems are used extensively. Such systems have different names Building Automation System (BAS), Energy Management System (EMS). 

A material is crushed in a Blake jaw crusher such that the average size of particle is reduced from 50 mm to 10 mm, with the consumption of energy of 13.0 kW/(kg/s). What will be the consumption of energy needed to crush the same material of average size 75 mm to average size of 25 mm ... 

Minimize consumption of energy with respect to operating conditions. 

Complete oxidation of organics to COz and water requires the transfer of a large number of electrons (commonly 4e for every C), and hence a very high consumption of energy. The destruction of aniline, for instance, requires 28 electrons per molecule... 

As a result, the price of oil has increased dramatically over the past few years. The staggering global consumption of energy, the geopolitical issues associated with this commodity, and imminent shortages in supply have contributed to this situation, which industry analysts expect will continue to worsen. 

C02is the most important gas relevant to climate and as such, is responsible for the greenhouse effect with 22% (Schonwiese 1995). CO2 emissions are produced by burning fossil energy. Thus, agriculture s contribution to CO2 emission derives from both direct consumption of oil and fuel and indirect consumption of energy (e.g. production and transport of fertilisers, pesticides). 

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