| Description |
1 online resource (149 pages). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Energy science, engineering and technology
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Energy science, engineering and technology series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
The production of energy feedstocks and fuels requires substantial water input. Not only do biofuel feedstocks like corn, switchgrass, and agricultural residues need water for growth and conversion to ethanol, but petroleum feedstocks like crude oil and oil sands also require large volumes of water for drilling, extraction, and conversion into petroleum products. Moreover, in many cases, crude oil production is increasingly water dependent. Competing uses strain available water resources and raise the specter of resource depletion and environmental degradation. Water management has become a ke. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Liquid fuels.
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Liquid fuels. |
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Water consumption.
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Water consumption. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Battista, Pasquale D.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781628089387 1628089385 |
| ISBN |
9781628089394 (electronic book) |
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1628089393 (electronic book) |
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9781628089387 |
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1628089385 |
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