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1 online resource (xiii, 239 pages) : illustrations |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Print version record. |
| Summary |
Natural gas represents nearly one-quarter of the world's energy resources. More than half of American homes rely on it as their main heating fuel. It serves as the raw material necessary in everyday paints, plastics, medicines and explosives. It produces the cleanest of all fossil fuels. It is natural gas-and everybody should acquire a basic understanding of it. This valuable easy-to-use reference supplies all the basics that every person should know about the natural gas industry. Introductory engineers, managers and analysts will benefit from this informative, practical handbook. Natural gas remains a vital component of all energy sources, and with an increasing demand for information on this useful energy source, Natural Gas: A Basic Handbook is an essential tool for anyone involved in the energy industry. |
| Contents |
Part I. Origin and Properties -- 1. History and Uses -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. History -- 1.3. Composition and Properties -- 1.4. Reservoirs -- 1.5. Conventional Gas -- 1.5.1. Associated Gas -- 1.5.2. Non-Associated Gas -- 1.6. Unconventional Gas -- 1.6.1. Coal-Bed Methane (CBM) -- 1.6.2. Shale Gas -- 1.6.3. Gas Hydrates -- 1.7. Reserves -- 1.8. Uses -- 1.9. Natural Gas Regulation -- 1.9.1. Historical Aspects -- 1.9.2. Federal Regulation of the Industry -- 1.10. Natural Gas and the Environment -- 1.11. References -- 2. Origin and Production -- 2.1. Origin -- 2.2. Exploration -- 2.2.1. Geological Survey -- 2.2.2. Seismic Survey -- 2.2.3. Magnetometers -- 2.2.4. Logging |
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Natural gas.
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Gaz naturel.
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natural gas.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Power Resources -- General.
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Natural gas
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Erdgas
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| Indexed Term |
Natural gas |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Speight, J.G. Natural gas. Houston, Tex. : Gulf Pub. Co., ©2007 9781933762142 (DLC) 2007013232 (OCoLC)122338058 |
| ISBN |
9781601196231 (electronic bk.) |
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1601196237 (electronic bk.) |
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9781933762142 (electronic bk.) |
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1933762144 (electronic bk.) |
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AU@ 000043650036 |
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AU@ 000044589183 |
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CHNEW 001007678 |
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DEBBG BV042314392 |
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DEBSZ 405319517 |
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GBVCP 607673826 |
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NZ1 13046651 |
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NZ1 15595788 |
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