Energy and Environment Basics

RWEDP Report No.29, July 1997

Compiled in co-operation with
Technology and Development Group
University of Twente, Netherlands

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Discussing energy problems without using adequate concepts and proper terminology, dimensions and units, makes as little sense as disregarding the universal laws of nature. It is virtually impossible to make a sensible contribution to energy development without reference to quantitative issues. This is well understood by scientists and engineers, but there are many more disciplines to contribute to the diverse problems of energy development. The same applies to some extent to issues of the (natural) environment. Also wood energy development is a science-based subject, for which contributions from many different disciplines are needed.

This document aims to be of assistance to those who work in the field of energy and related aspects of environment, but do not have their education in science or engineering. It is not a compendium for specialists. It may rather serve as a basic training and reference material.

Table of Contents
	Foreword
1.	Basic Introduction to Energy
2.	Basic SI Units, Prefixes, and Derived SI Units Used
3.	Energy Accounting
4.	General Energy Data
5.	Fuels and Combustion
6.	Wood Production Figures
7.	Electricity Production and Consumption
8.	Transportation
9.	Energy Intensity
10.	Greenhouse Gases
11.	Air Emission Standards
12.	Glossary of Energy and Environmental Terms

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