An intelligent, thought-provoking perspective on the ?big picture? of energy
In 2006, world oil consumption will for the first time exceed one thousand barrels per second. That?s the jumping off point for A Thousand Barrels A Second, in which ARC Financial Corporation?s Chief Energy Economist Peter Tertzakian shares the results of his unique analysis of the world?s energy trends, past and present. He examines how energy crises, or ?break points,? develop, including the pressure build-up the world is experiencing now before the next break point occurs in the coming decade. He explains the issues behind our energy dependency, explores the ramifications of fuel consumption for our nation and emerging powers such as China, and explains the most likely solutions for satisfying the world?s hunger for more energy, especially oil, and the opportunities that lie ahead.
Addresses one of the most compelling and critical hot-button topics of the day
Explains how energy supply, demand, price and dependency impact all our lives, as well as how to turn the world?s energy challenges into opportunities for investors, corporations, policy makers and individuals
Introduces the author?s unique analysis of energy trends, what he calls ?break points?
A highly-credentialed energy analyst, Tertzakian will promote the book in international energy and business sectors, and has retained Linkage, Inc. to market the book directly to their managed list of 250,000 executive and professional clients
Peter Tertzakian is Chief Energy Economist of ARC Financial Corporation, one of the world?s leading energy investment firms.
Description
In 2006, world oil consumption will exceed one
thousand barrels per second. The news marks an
important change that will have a far-reaching
impact on world economies, investments, and business
profitability.
In A Thousand Barrels a Second, Chief Energy
Economist of ARC Financial Peter Tertzakian
examines the future of oil and
offers insights into what it will take
to rebalance our energy needs and seize new
opportunities. He answers the top
questions asked by business leaders, policy makers,
investors, and concerned citizens
as we approach the coming break point:
Are today's high oil and gas prices
part of a routine business cycle, or are
there more profound forces at play?
Are hybrid vehicles our only solution
against high gasoline prices?
Is China's growing thirst for energy
sustainable?
Which government policies work and
which do not?
Will nuclear power and coal save the
day-again?
Tertzakian also offers a realistic, informed look
into the future of our energy supply chains
and how our consumption patterns may evolve,
revealing how governments, businesses, and even
individuals can meet the coming challenges with
better solutions and innovations.
Author Biography
Peter Tertzakian is Chief
Energy Economist of ARC
Financial Corporation, one of
the world's leading private
equity firms focused on
energy. His background in
geophysics, economics,
and finance, combined with
his entrepreneurial spirit,
helped him rise from the trenches of hands-on oil
exploration fieldwork to become an internationally
recognized, top-ranked analyst with corporate and
institutional following in boardrooms internationally.
Tertzakian publishes ARC Energy Charts, a weekly
synopsis of world energy trends.
For more information visit
www.athousandbarrelsasecond.com
Table of Contents
A Thousand Barrels a Second
The Coming Oil Break Point and the Challenges Facing and Energy Dependent World
Introduction: The Coming Oil Break Point
Chapter 1: Lighting the Last Whale Lamp
Chapter 2: The Thirty-Three Percent Advantage
Chapter 3: Not a Wheel Turns
Chapter 4: To The Ends of the Earth
Chapter 5: The Technology Ticket
Chapter 6: The Next Great Balancing Act
Chapter 7: A Golden Age of Energy Opportunity
Reviews
Reviews
This full-size (8?? x 11?) paperback book written by Gavin D. S. Harper was a fun read for this longtime rocketeer (since 1966). True to its title, the book is focused on various aspects of model rocketry and continually emphasizes safety. Even with fourteen years in HPR, I found the material interesting and informative.
The projects and information described in the book vary from simple to quite complex. Projects include basic model rocketry, staging, clustering, launch systems, recovery systems, wind tunnels, payloads, and more. The work is well illustrated with both pictures and schematics. In addition to step-by-step instructions, there are good technical tips, and it is all written in an easy-to-follow order.
There are also numerous other features in addition to ?build? projects. A brief discussion of rocketry history starts the book, ranging from the invention of black powder to the U.S. manned moon landing. Real rocket science interspersed in each chapter simply but accurately explains much of the physics of rocketry. The more technical aspects of our hobby are presented toward the end of the book. These features include rocket math, flight computers, and camera rockets.
This book works well with fun parent/child activities. Simple motors can be put together from 35mm film cans with propellant components such as vinegar and Alka-Seltzer tablets. More complex motors using hydrochloric acid with hydrogen peroxide are also detailed. The wind-tunnel segment was very practical, and I wish that I?d had this available in my younger years when designing my early models.
Chapter 5 is a particularly valuable section for the beginner. There are descriptions and pictures of the construction techniques of all parts of a simple model rocket. It then goes on to cover multistage rockets, boost-gliders, cone rockets, and flying saucers.
Probably the most difficult part of successful rocketry, whether it be of model or mid- or high-power, is the recovery system. Chapter 6 has a very good series of sections on various recovery methods and even includes a descent-rate table. The end of Chapter 6 includes articles on constructing strobes for night launches.
Chapter 7 covers launching of model rockets. Again, some very good parent/child projects are described in word and illustration. Several practical launch controllers and pads are described, including construction of a tower launcher. More advanced items, such as clustering and igniters, are also detailed.
The latter chapters discuss more advanced subjects, such as rocket math, aerial photography (still and movie), Barrowman stability, altitude determination, and flight computers.
Some of the features I found most interesting were the items about making black powder and the explanation of nozzles and aerodynamics. The book is an easy read in both the length of each feature and the writing style. Do not expect any HPR information, simply enjoy the book for what it is: a good beginners guide that also is interesting to the experienced rocketeer.
If you are a high power enthusiast who is into EX/research motors, ignore the warning on page 9 of the book. To find out what that is, check out 50 Model Rocket Projects for the Evil Genius.
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