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Shah, Yatish T.
Water for energy and fuel production / author, Yatish T. Shah.
pages cm. -- (Green chemistry and chemical engineering)
Summary: “Water in all its forms may be the most important solvent in the development of
the new “Energy Economy”. This book illustrates that as energy and fuel industries diversify,
we are transitioning to an economy where water will play a more and more important role in
the supply of energy and fuels. It discusses the role of water in the production of raw fuels such
as oil, gas, coal, uranium, and biomass. It also describes methods for how supercritical water
and steam are vital for the conversion of raw fuels to synthetic fuels. “-- Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-4822-1618-9 (hardback)
1. Water--Industrial applications. 2. Energy industries--Materials. 3. Hydraulic machinery.
4. Water as fuel. 5. Green chemistry. I. Title.
TJ840.S435 2014
621.042--dc23
2014002521
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ISBN 978-1-4822-16181. Water-TJ840.S435 2014
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International Standard Book Number-13: 978-1-4822-1618-9 (Hardback)
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made to publish reliable data and information, but the author and publisher cannot assume responsibility for the
validity of all materials or the consequences of their use. The authors and publishers have attempted to trace the
copyright holders of all material reproduced in this publication and apologize to copyright holders if permission to
publish in this form has not been obtained. If any copyright material has not been acknowledged please write and let
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identification and explanation without intent to infringe.
Library of Congress Cataloging‑in‑Publication Data
Shah, Yatish T.
Water for energy and fuel production / author, Yatish T. Shah.
pages cm. -- (Green chemistry and chemical engineering)
Summary: “Water in all its forms may be the most important solvent in the development of
the new “Energy Economy”. This book illustrates that as energy and fuel industries diversify,
we are transitioning to an economy where water will play a more and more important role in
the supply of energy and fuels. It discusses the role of water in the production of raw fuels such
as oil, gas, coal, uranium, and biomass. It also describes methods for how supercritical water
and steam are vital for the conversion of raw fuels to synthetic fuels. “-- Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-4822-1618-9 (hardback)
1. Water--Industrial applications. 2. Energy industries--Materials. 3. Hydraulic machinery.
4. Water as fuel. 5. Green chemistry. I. Title.
TJ840.S435 2014
621.042--dc23
2014002521
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http://www.taylorandfrancis.com
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Library of Congress Cataloging‑in‑Publication Data
Shah, Yatish T.
Water for energy and fuel production / author, Yatish T. Shah.
pages cm. -- (Green chemistry and chemical engineering)
Summary: “Water in all its forms may be the most important solvent in the development of
ISBN 978-1-4822-16181. Water-TJ840.S435 2014