Oil, Ozone and Water

Using Ozone-Generated Bubbles to Remove Oil Sheen and Contaminants from Water

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

A University of Utah engineer has developed an inexpensive new method to remove oil sheen by repeatedly pressurizing and depressurizing ozone gas, creating microscopic bubbles that attack the oil so it can be removed by sand filters. Water from mining of oil sands and oil shale. Heavy metals in soil.

Ozone

Ozone Water Oil-Sands Oil

UNEP study: small number of measures targeting black carbon and tropospheric ozone could yield immediate climate benefits

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Black carbon and tropospheric ozone are harmful air pollutants that also contribute to climate change. Reducing black carbon and tropospheric ozone now will slow the rate of climate change within the first half of this century, the study said.

Ozone

Ozone Climate Carbon Climate Change

Japan Researchers Use Liquefied DME to Extract Oil from Algae at Room Temperature at High Yield

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MARCH 29, 2010

Researchers at Japan’s Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI), in a project funded by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), have successfully developed a method to extract oil from algae using liquefied dimethyl ether (DME) at room temperature in high yield.

Japan

Japan Oil Ozone Coal

PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

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MAY 17, 2020

Depletion of fossil energy resources [kg oil-eq.]. Depletion of fresh water reserves [m 3 ]. Deterioration of the ozone layer [kg CFC-11-eq.]. The system will graph lifecycle impact for a range of specified powertrains, for a large number of impact categories: Climate change [kg CO 2 -eq.].

Mariner

Mariner Climate Change DC Cars

Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV

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JULY 11, 2013

Photochemical Ozone Creation Potential (kg Ethene equivalent). Quantifies the production of pollutant ozone (? to ozone layer), the results of the reaction of sunlight on NO x and volatile organic compounds. water, and non-renewable energies (crude oil, coal.) Quantifies the quantity of energy (crude oil, coal.)

Li-ion

Li-ion Gasoline-Electric Ozone Diesel

Study finds that environmental impact of corn-ethanol E85 is 23% to 33% higher than that of gasoline; environmental problem-shifting

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MARCH 16, 2012

eutrophication; ET = ecological toxicity; FEC = fossil energy consumption; WU = water use; LO = land occupation; “The rest” includes acidification; smog formation; ozone layer depletion; and human health effects. For gasoline, the study reflects the US context in which crude oil is to a large extent imported and refined domestically.

Gasoline

Gasoline Water Emissions Pollution

MIT study finds including non-CO2 emissions from synthetic aviation fuel in lifecycle analysis of climate impact can lead to decrease in relative environmental merit; need for a holistic analysis framework

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011

However, this approach neglects non-CO 2 combustion emissions and effects, namely, soot and sulfate aerosols, water vapor, and NO x. In the months following a pulse of NO x in the upper atmosphere, ozone production is stimulated causing a short-term warming.

MIT

MIT Climate Emissions Fuel

UNEP Report Calls for More Sophisticated Approach to Developing Biofuels; Limitations of Current LCA Studies

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OCTOBER 19, 2009

Here, RME show advantages for primary energy and GHG, but disadvantages in terms of acidification, eutrophication and ozone depletion. There is an obvious link between environmental impacts estimated by life-cycle impact assessments and water quality problems described at the regional scale. Source: “Assessing Biofuels”.

Ozone

Ozone Water Emissions Oil

Research shows clean fuel-use for ships off California coast extremely effective in reducing sulfur dioxide pollution

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MAY 16, 2011

The researchers also found that every ship in California waters whose emissions were measured was using low-sulfur fuel. The 274-foot research vessel examined the composition of emissions from more than 70 passing ships over 24 days.

Pollution

Pollution California Cleaning Clean

California 2017 GHG inventory shows 1.2% total drop from 2016; transportation sector emissions up 1%

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AUGUST 14, 2019

Transportation sector emission sources include combustion of fuels utilized in-state that are used by on-road and off-road vehicles, aviation, rail, and water-borne vehicles, as well as a few other smaller sources. It does not include emissions from petroleum refineries and oil production. Source: ARB. MMTCO 2 e (6%) from 2013 to 2017.

2017

2017 2016 Transportation Emissions

Critical review finds actual measurement data on segments of natural gas lifecycle sparse or lacking

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JULY 8, 2014

This surge in exploration and production from unconventional sources has been accompanied by public concerns about various environmental issues—including air quality, water quantity and quality, and human health impacts. Measurements on the variation of air emission composition and magnitude by natural gas and oil plays need to be made.

Gas

Gas Oil-Sands Emissions Oil

ARB Outfits Two Electric Vehicles to Measure Ground-Level GHG

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JUNE 18, 2009

The two vehicles, working together to gather upwind and downwind readings of sources, will monitor for methane, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, halocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride, carbon monoxide, ozone and particulate elemental carbon; as well as particulate matter size and distribution.

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles Vehicles Ozone Gas-Electric

Researchers describe the “where” and “when” of life cycle emissions from gasoline and ethanol in the US

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OCTOBER 11, 2012

60% of ground-level ozone (O 3 ) precursors, 6% of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ), and 22% of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted. not reformulated) gasoline; and (4) crude oil production is 100% conventional crude (most oil sands production occurs outside of our spatial modeling domain—i.e., the contiguous US).

Gasoline

Gasoline Emissions Gasoline-Electric Pollution

National Research Council report finds it unlikely the US will meet cellulosic biofuel mandates absent major innovation or a change in policies

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OCTOBER 4, 2011

The best cost estimates of cellulosic biofuel are not economical compared with fossil fuels when crude oil’s price is $111 per barrel. Biofuels production has been shown to have both positive and negative effects on water quality, soil, and biodiversity. Economic effects. Barriers and opportunities.

Renewable

Renewable Tax Credit Conversion Fuel

National Academies Report Examines Hidden Cost of Energy Production and Use in US; Estimates $120B in 2005

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OCTOBER 22, 2009

A new report from the National Research Council examines and, when possible, estimates, “hidden” costs of energy production and use—such as the damage air pollution imposes on human health—that are not reflected in market prices of coal, oil, other energy sources, or the electricity and gasoline produced from them. of the estimated total.

2005

2005 Cost Of Energy Coal

MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

NO x is a precursor for both ground level ozone and secondary PM 2.5 The transportation sector was responsible for over 7 million tons of NO x emissions in the US in 2014, with 50% of this sector’s NO x attributed to heavy-duty on- and off-road vehicles and equipment.

Emissions

Emissions Diesel Engine 2010

ICCT finds growth in shipping in Arctic could increase pollutant emissions 150-600% by 2025 with current fuels

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FEBRUARY 5, 2015

That study provided estimates of vessel traffic (numbers of vessels and transits) based on modeling of current vessel activity patterns, growth potential, and vessel projection scenarios, including diversion from other routes, and oil and gas development. more stringent requirements applicable to ships in Emission Control Areas (ECA).

Pollution

Pollution Emissions Fuel Mariner

New Comprehensive Lifecycle Energy and Emissions Inventory Includes Non-Operational Components; Large Aircraft Can Perform Better than Light Rail

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JUNE 9, 2009

Mikhail Chester and Arpad Horvath inventoried on-road, rail, and air travel to determine energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and criteria air pollutant (CAP) emissions (excluding PM, lead, and ozone due to lack of data). 83% of rail passenger kilometers are performed by metropolitan systems (with Amtrak serving the remaining).

Light

Light Emissions Energy Boston

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, was importing 80% of its oil and 40% of its foreign exchange was used to pay for that imported oil.

Transportation

Transportation Fuel Renewable Gasoline-Electric

UC Davis Begins $2.8M Studies on Impacts of Escaped Nitrogen

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JUNE 13, 2009

But excess nitrogen is emitted from soils, seeps into groundwater and runs off into surface waters. Farm machines burning oil, gasoline and diesel release nitrogen to the air. Wastes from cattle, chickens and other livestock include nitrogen. Tom Tomich.

Davis

Davis Escape Ozone California

WHO links 7 million premature deaths annually to air pollution; 12.5% of total global deaths

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MARCH 25, 2014

The Guidelines apply worldwide and are based on expert evaluation of current scientific evidence for particulate matter (PM); ozone (O 3 ); nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ); and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), in all WHO regions. The major components of PM are sulfate, nitrates, ammonia, sodium chloride, black carbon, mineral dust and water.

Pollution

Pollution Global Ozone 2012

Test of Planet-Cooling Scheme Could Start in 2022

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Up there, 10 to 50 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, ozone molecules absorb the sun’s ultraviolet light, protecting life far below. Even less is understood about the potential risks to people and the environment—could the particles deplete the ozone layer, for example, or significantly alter the weather? about 0.6 °C.

Ozone

Ozone Solar Climate Change Climate

EV Driven

Using Ozone-Generated Bubbles to Remove Oil Sheen and Contaminants from Water

UNEP study: small number of measures targeting black carbon and tropospheric ozone could yield immediate climate benefits

Japan Researchers Use Liquefied DME to Extract Oil from Algae at Room Temperature at High Yield

PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV

Study finds that environmental impact of corn-ethanol E85 is 23% to 33% higher than that of gasoline; environmental problem-shifting

MIT study finds including non-CO2 emissions from synthetic aviation fuel in lifecycle analysis of climate impact can lead to decrease in relative environmental merit; need for a holistic analysis framework

UNEP Report Calls for More Sophisticated Approach to Developing Biofuels; Limitations of Current LCA Studies

Research shows clean fuel-use for ships off California coast extremely effective in reducing sulfur dioxide pollution

California 2017 GHG inventory shows 1.2% total drop from 2016; transportation sector emissions up 1%

Critical review finds actual measurement data on segments of natural gas lifecycle sparse or lacking

ARB Outfits Two Electric Vehicles to Measure Ground-Level GHG

Researchers describe the “where” and “when” of life cycle emissions from gasoline and ethanol in the US

National Research Council report finds it unlikely the US will meet cellulosic biofuel mandates absent major innovation or a change in policies

National Academies Report Examines Hidden Cost of Energy Production and Use in US; Estimates $120B in 2005

MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

ICCT finds growth in shipping in Arctic could increase pollutant emissions 150-600% by 2025 with current fuels

New Comprehensive Lifecycle Energy and Emissions Inventory Includes Non-Operational Components; Large Aircraft Can Perform Better than Light Rail

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

UC Davis Begins $2.8M Studies on Impacts of Escaped Nitrogen

WHO links 7 million premature deaths annually to air pollution; 12.5% of total global deaths

Test of Planet-Cooling Scheme Could Start in 2022

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