학술논문
Net energy analysis of oil shale systems. [Comparison of product of gas combustion, Tosco, and Union Oil processes and petroleum]
Document Type
Conference
Author
Source
Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., Prepr.; (United States); 21:6; Conference: American Chemical Society meeting, San Francisco, CA, USA, 29 Aug 1976; Other Information: See CONF-760826--P3
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
As part of a larger Colorado Energy Research Institute study of western-based fossil fuel production systems, a net energy analysis of oil shale was conducted. Complete energy characteristics (unrecovered resource, process losses, and ''imports'' from other energy-producing systems) for oil shale systems producing liquid fuel and electricity were examined in detail. The methodology of net energy analysis is summarized, the results for three oil shale processes are presented, and oil shale systems are compared to conventional petroleum systems. In addition, some conclusions concerning the net energy potential of oil shale systems are drawn. Finally, the utility of net energy analysis as a tool for decision-making is discussed.