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Shale Oil and Gas Handbook: Theory, Technologies, and Challenges provides users with information on how shale oil and gas exploration has revolutionized today's energy industry. As activity has boomed and job growth continues to increase, training in this area for new and experienced engineers is essential.

This book provides comprehensive information on both the engineering design and research aspects of this emerging industry. Covering the full spectrum of basic definitions, characteristics, drilling techniques, and processing and extraction technologies, the book is a great starting point to educate oil and gas personnel on today's shale industry.

Critical topics covered include characterization of shale gas, theory and methods, typical costs, and obstacles for exploration and drilling, R&D and technology development in shale production, EOR methods in shale oil reservoirs, and the current status and impending challenges for shale oil and gas, including the inevitable future prospects relating to worldwide development.

Reveals all the basic information needed to quickly understand today's shale oil and gas industry, including advantages and disadvantages, equipment and costs, flow diagrams, and processing stages Evenly distributes coverage between oil and gas into two parts, as well as upstream and downstream content Provides a practical handbook with real-world case studies and problem examples, including formulas and calculations

Asphaltene Deposition Control by Chemical Inhibitors: Theoretical and Practical Prospects is the most advanced reference focused on chemical dispersants and inhibitors from both an experimental and modeling viewpoint. Adequate knowledge of the effective parameters in each treatment method, interactions, mechanisms and economic viewpoints involved in asphaltene treatment are crucial for future development, recovery forecast, and reserve prediction, hence this reference delivers on all these aspects. Sections cover the environmental impacts of asphaltene deposition, prevention methods, and experimental methods, both static and dynamic, to test the effectiveness of inhibitors on restricting asphaltene deposition.

Rounding out with modeling methods used to simulate asphaltene-inhibitor interactions and a workflow to select suitable inhibitors by technical, economic and environmental considerations, this book will give today's engineers and researchers the right tool to mitigate formation damage in a sustainably responsible way.

Focuses on inhibitors, mitigators and the interplay between the asphaltene-inhibitors Helps readers learn from experimental models and replicate treatments with screening workflows Includes case studies that help readers make sustainable and economically-sound decisions on treatments

Hydrogen Production, Transportation, Storage, and Utilization: Theoretical and Practical Aspects is a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of hydrogen as an energy vector. This book presents upstream, midstream, and downstream aspects and, at each stage, explains the concepts, methods, applications, and economics to provide a broad understanding of hydrogen energy.This book explains each of the key aspects of hydrogen energy in dedicated chapters, guiding readers through the fundamentals of hydrogen as an energy vector to economic, safety, and environmental considerations. Chapter 1 explores energy storage technologies, highlighting hydrogen’s role as a clean, versatile energy carrier alongside electrochemical batteries and thermal energy storage. Chapter 2 analyzes the methods for hydrogen production and provides a review of the fundamental, technological, and environmental aspects of these methods. Chapters 3 and 4 examine the physical, chemical, and material methods for hydrogen storage, explaining the underlying theory, concepts, and mechanisms, and critically analyzing the challenges and opportunities. Chapter 5 explores the downstream aspects of hydrogen in transportation, power generation, energy supply in industry, and as a feedstock in refineries and the chemical industry. Chapter 6 builds on the previous chapters to provide a roadmap to the utilization of hydrogen energy, such as site evaluation and monitoring, and is supported by two case studies for hydrogen production and its storage by physical and chemical methods. Finally, Chapter 7 addresses the economic, safety, and environmental aspects of hydrogen supply chain alongside a well-to-wheel analysis.This book offers readers an invaluable introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of hydrogen energy for students, researchers, and professional engineers and will be of interest to anyone seeking a broad introduction to the topic of hydrogen energy.

Explains the theoretical and practical aspects of the hydrogen supply chain (production, transportation, storage, distribution, and use) in a simple and clear mannerProvides a summary of, and insights into, hydrogen supply chain strategies in short-term, medium-term, and long-termExamines the environmental, economic, and safety aspects of hydrogen, as well as providing industry standards and codes for different technologies

Low-Temperature Energy Systems: Design, Integration, and Optimization is a comprehensive guide that offers a deep dive into the latest developments in low-temperature (cryogenic) energy systems, highlighting their vital role in advancing energy transition, decarbonization, and sustainable development efforts. Covering fundamental principles, advanced modeling techniques, and real-world case studies, the book bridges theoretical concepts with industrial applications, providing actionable guidance on improving energy efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing environmental impacts. Designed as both a technical reference and an educational resource, this book emphasizes innovative solutions for enhancing system performance, integrating renewable energy sources, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.It explores a broad range of topics, including thermodynamics, process optimization, techno-economic analysis, and safety standards, supporting the development of resilient and sustainable low-temperature energy infrastructures. With a focus on practical strategies and cross-disciplinary approaches, the book aims to empower professionals and researchers to contribute effectively to the global effort towards cleaner, more flexible, and efficient energy systems. Engineers, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking practical insights into the design, optimization, and integration of cryogenic technologies such as LNG, hydrogen liquefaction, liquid air energy storage, and cold energy recovery will find this resource very helpful.Includes comprehensive and structured knowledge on cryogenic systems, including fundamental principles, cycle analysis, and industry-specific applicationsCompares traditional and modern technologiesFocuses on enhancing performance and sustainability by offering practical strategies for efficiency and environmental impact reduction in cryogenic systemsEmpowers readers to evaluate cryogenic technologies in real-world contexts by providing information about advanced evaluation and safety tools, such as techno-economic modeling, environmental assessments, risk analysis, and optimization techniques such as machine learning, metaheuristic algorithms, pinch technology, and dynamic simulation using commercial platforms

Advances in Biofuels: Strategies, Policies, and Technologies for a Sustainable Future offers a holistic view of biofuels, integrating technological advancements, sustainability issues, economic impacts, and policy frameworks, whilst case studies showcase applications of biofuels in various regions of the world. The book begins by introducing the fundamentals of biofuels, feedstocks for biofuel production, and production technologies, before addressing the sustainability issues of biofuels, with chapters on the economic and environmental impacts of biofuels, carbon footprints and GHG emission reduction strategies in biofuels, and guidelines and policies for biofuel production in different regions. The book then shifts to various applications of biofuels, notably by covering advanced biofuels in the decarbonizing of transport, biofuel blending and compatibility with existing infrastructure, the design and optimization of bioreactors for biofuel production, and the metabolic engineering and biomass species design for enhanced biofuel production. Finally, social, ethical and economic considerations in biofuel development are considered, with a closing chapter exploring future directions and innovations. This latest volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is of interest to all those with an interest in biofuel production, transportation, processing, and utilization, including researchers, faculty, advanced students, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, and policy makers.Presents a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and forward-looking description of biofuels across the entire value chainWith a focus on sustainability, addresses technological, economic, environmental and policy dimensions of biofuelsGuides the reader through the evolution and state-of-the-art developments in biofuel production, feedstock selection, engineering, and processing technologiesEmphasizes carbon reduction strategies, life cycle assessments, commercialization challenges, and case studies