Module 1: Fuels characterization and energy balance
  Lecture 1: Energy and Environment
 

 

Introduction

  • Energy is a prime mover of economic growth and is vital to sustain the economy. Energy consumption is an indicator of economic growth of a nation

  • Economic growth depends, among other factors, on the long term availability of resources that are affordable, accessible and their use do not pollute the environment.

  • Industrialization contributes to economic growth and requires energy. Major energy intensive industries consumed 68% of the total energy available in 2005. A similar trend continues in the subsequent years also.

  • Energy consumption is strongly related to environment cleanliness, when fossil fuel is the main source of energy.Fossil fuels are natural substances made deep within the earth from the remaims of ancient plants and animals.

  • Fossil fuel accounts for more than 70% of the total energy requirement of India and other countries