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Energy Usage: An Historical Perspective

Energy Usage: An Historical Perspective. Lecture #2 HNRT 228 Section 003 Energy and the Environment. F2. Box. F1.

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Energy Usage: An Historical Perspective

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  1. Energy Usage:An Historical Perspective Lecture #2 HNRT 228 Section 003 Energy and the Environment

  2. F2 Box F1 In the diagram above, a box is on a frictionless horizontal surface with forces F1 and F2 acting as shown. If the magnitude of F1 is greater than the magnitude of F2, then the box is • A. moving at constant speed in the direction of F1 • B. moving at constant speed in the direction of F2 • C. accelerating in the direction of F1 • D. accelerating in the direction of F2 • E. not moving at all.

  3. The metric unit of a Joule (J) is a unit of • A. potential energy. • B. work. • C. kinetic energy. • D. All of the above (A, B, and C) are measured in Joules. • E. None of the above (A, B, and C) are measured in Joules.

  4. Which statement is true about the concept of power? • A. Power is the distance over which work is done. • B. Power is the time at which energy is expended. • C. Power is the work done per unit time. • D. All of the above (A, B, and C) can be said about power. • E. None of the above (A, B, and C) is true about power.

  5. The kilowatt-hour is a unit of • A. power. • B. work. • C. time. • D. area. • E. volume.

  6. History of Energy Consumption • Biological Energy Sources • Initial energy transfer occurs through photosynthesis. • Very early in history humans began to exploit additional energy sources to make life more comfortable. • Human, animal labor • Transportation, cooking, primitive light

  7. Energy use - Middle ages • Wind for sailing • Peat, charcoal, coal on ground for fires – cooking, heat • Water wheels, wind mills for grain grinding • Animal power also • Candles – animal fat & whale oil - light

  8. Increased Use of Wood • Early civilizations used human muscle power as their primary energy source. • Energy provided by burning wood enabled people to cook food, heat living areas, and develop primitive metallurgy. • Dense, rapidly growing settlements outstripped wood production, thus new fuel sources had to be utilized. • 1890, coal replaced wood - primary energy source

  9. Fossil Fuels • Carboniferous period, (286-362 Mya) • large deposits of plants, animals, and microorganisms. • Led to the formation of fossil fuel deposits.

  10. Industrial Revolution - 1875 • Industrial Revolution - Machines replaced human and animal labor in the manufacture and transportation of goods. • Steam engines converting heat energy into forward motion was central to this transformation. • Countries or regions without large coal deposits were consequently left behind.

  11. Industrial Revolution • Prior to the Industrial Revolution, goods were manufactured on a small scale in private homes – master craftsman • Expanding factories = larger labor pools, move to city • 200 years, energy consumption increased 8X *Increased levels of air pollution.

  12. iClicker Question • Fossil fuels are derived from biological material produced • A at the time of the industrial revolution • B about 300 million years ago • C about 1 million years ago • D about 1 billion years ago • E at the turn of the previous century

  13. Changes in Energy Sources to 2000

  14. iClicker Question • At the turn of this century (2000) most energy was derived from • A Coal • B Wood • C Natural Gas • D Oil • E Nuclear Power

  15. Role of The Automobile • Growth of automobile industry led to roadway construction; required energy. Better roads - Higher speeds • Higher speeds - Bigger faster cars = Bigger faster cars - Better roads • Convenience of two-car families - Job growth in automobile-related industries - Major role in development of industrialized nations.

  16. Role of The Automobile • Cars altered people’s lifestyle • Greater Distance Travel • Sprawling Cities • Suburbs • Vacations

  17. Role of The Automobile in 2000

  18. iClicker Question • From the data provided do you think people in New York live closer or further to their place of employment than those people in North Dakota? • A Closer • B Further • C Cannot be determined

  19. Growth in the Use of Natural Gas • Initially, natural gas was burned as a waste product at oil wells. • Before 1940, accounted for less than 10% of energy consumption in United States. • By 1970, accounted for about 30% of energy needs. • In 2003 accounted for 25% of U.S. consumption. • Primarily used for home heating and industrial purposes.

  20. How is Energy Used? • Industrialized nations use energy for: • Residential / Commercial uses • Industrial uses • Transportation • Less developed countries use most energy for residential purposes. • Cooking and Heating • Developing countries use much of their energy to develop industry.

  21. US use of oil to 2002

  22. iClicker Question • Oil use in the U.S. has always risen since 1960. • A True • B False

  23. Residential and Commercial Energy Use • N. America - 16% of energy used for residential and commercial purposes. • 75% used for air conditioning and heating as well as water heaters. • India - 57% used for residential and commercial purposes.

  24. Industrial Energy Use • Total amount of energy required in a country’s industrial sector depends on industrial processes in use. • Many countries use inefficient processes and could reduce energy consumption by converting to more efficient means. • Need capital investments. • Many less developed countries don’t have the necessary capital.

  25. Transportation Energy Uses • Per capita energy use for transportation is high in developing countries and highest in highly developed countries. • Mass Transit systems are most efficient in countries with a dense population. • Most countries heavily tax fuel, increasing the appeal of mass transit.

  26. Per capita energy use for transportation

  27. Transportation Energy Uses • In North America, government policies have kept energy costs low, thus supporting the automobile industry. • Private automobiles in N. America consume over 40% of world gasoline production. • North America only accounts for 5% or world population.

  28. Electrical Energy • Most electrical energy is produced as a result of burning fossil fuels. • Because electricity is easily transported and its uses are so varied, electricity is a major world energy source. • Industrialized nations have 20% of the world’s population, but use 60% of the world’s electricity. • Per capita use in N. America is 25 times greater than that in less-developed countries.

  29. World Electrical Energy Use

  30. How does the US compare to others in overall energy use through 2002?

  31. The Economics and Politics of Energy Use • A correlation exists between energy and productivity. • Most industrial societies want to ensure a continuous supply of affordable energy. • The higher the price of energy, the more expensive goods and services become. • Subsidies help keep energy costs down.

  32. Fuel Economy and Government Policy • Price of gasoline determined by two factors: • Purchasing and processing crude oil. • Taxes • Taxes in the U.S. represent less than 30% of retail gasoline price. • 40% in Canada • 50-75% in Japan and Europe

  33. Fuel Economy and Government Policy • Governments often charge road users to help build and repair roads by taxing fuel. • Can also discourage use via increases. • U.S. only raises 60% of monies needed for roads from fuel taxes. • This tends to keep fuel costs low • Encourages consumption

  34. Gasoline Taxes and Fuel Cost

  35. iClicker Question • Which of the following countries has the lowest gas taxes? • A France • B Germany • C Spain • D Japan • E USA

  36. Political and Economic Factors • During the 1980’s, energy costs in North America and Europe declined • less concern about energy consumption • 1979 - oil ~ $40 / barrel • 1998 - oil ~ $15 / barrel • Factors determining energy use • Political Stability • Price of Oil • Others?

  37. The Importance of OPEC • Oil Producing and Exporting Countries • Twelve members • Control over 78% of world’s estimated oil reserves. • 1,000 billion barrels

  38. Sources of US oil in 2003

  39. Changes in World Energy Consumption

  40. Energy Consumption in 2003 • Over half of world energy consumption is by the 25 member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD). • Available Energy Sources • Oil 38% • Natural Gas 26% • Coal 24%

  41. Energy Consumption Trends • Energy consumption behavior of most people is motivated by economics rather than a desire to wisely use energy resources. • Over the past several years, world oil prices have been extremely volatile. • Oversupply • OPEC Actions • Persian Gulf War • Iraq War

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