Beyond Oil and Gas: The Methanol Economy, Second Edtion
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Beyond Oil and Gas: The Methanol Economy
By George A. Olah, Alain Goeppert, G. K. Surya Prakash
* Publisher: Wiley-VCH
* Number Of Pages: 350
* Publication Date: 2009-11-23
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3527324224
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783527324224
Product Description:
The world is currently consuming about 85 million barrels of oil a day, and about two-thirds as much natural gas equivalent, both derived from non-renewable natural sources. In the foreseeable future, our energy needs will come from any available alternate source. Methanol is one such viable alternative, and also offers a convenient solution for efficient energy storage on a large scale.
In this updated and enlarged edition, renowned chemists discuss in a clear and readily accessible manner the pros and cons of humankind's current main energy sources, while providing new ways to overcome obstacles.
Following an introduction, the authors look at the interrelationship of fuels and energy, and at the extent of our non-renewable fossil fuels. They also discuss the hydrogen economy and its significant shortcomings. The main focus is on the conversion of CO2 from industrial as well as natural sources into liquid methanol and related DME, a diesel fuel substitute that can replace LNG and LPG. The book is rounded off with an optimistic look at future possibilities.
A forward-looking and inspiring work that vividly illustrates potential solutions to our energy and environmental problems.
Summary: Good Resource
Rating: 4
There's a lot of material out there from Olah, and much of it gets to be a little redundant. I found this book to contain a lot of good background information that can be used in any discussion or introduction to a topic on energy resources and technology. I think it's a good read for anyone interested in future energy needs, production, and distribution.
Summary: Good revview of status of methanol economy
Rating: 4
An excellent review of the topic. Special empasis is paid to biomass, which is understandable. However more innovative and more carbon free technologies are not given as much coverage as might be appropriate.
Nontheless, the best book on the topic area.
Summary: Beyond Oil and Gas review
Rating: 2
I read the book in one sitting. Repetition of many statements chapter after chapter made the book less convincing rather than more so. Better editing could have made it shorter and more persuasive.
Methanol may indeed be an effective energy storage medium, but the significant material, manufacturing and economic challenges to make methanol fuel cells viable is glossed over. Sweeping predictions for future economic viability of technologies that will glean CO2 from the atmosphere also created some skepticism. It will take lots of money to make this reality, and at least half of Congress is still owned by oil companies.
Summary: Energy Summary
Rating: 5
This book contains the best complete review of our energy options that I have found. This is in addition to its suggestion of the use of Methanol as a transportation fuel of the future.
The use of Methanol does require Hydrogen as an input which still has to be manufactured by some other means.
Summary: Beyond Oil and Gas: The Methanol Economy
Rating: 5
Great. Beyond Oil and Gas: The Methanol Economy; by George A. Olah, introduced a good penetrating view into the future of energy.
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