-entire world runs on oil
-In 1950's, the middle east (via oil) was important.
-once refined, oil is a convenient way to store and carry energy
-49% of oil reserves are held in the middle east
-comparably Europe only has 1%
-oil quality depends completely on the area. High quality oil doesn't need as much refinement.
-oil reserve issues- as its not clear how much is actually left
-hubbert curve scenario
-are oil reserves going to turn out?
Why is this important for designers
Links to the substrates we use;
- plastics
- printing
- inks
- packaging
- process lubricants
- pens
- paper
This drives what we use and how it possibly might need to change.
Potential solutions to energy use
- Stationary power
- renewable
- wind
- wave
- hydro
- solar
- geothermal/ hot rock
- fuel cells
- nuclear
- thorium
- plasma field
- fossil fuel
- oil
- gas
- coal
- Transportation Power
- fuel cell
- battery
- capacitor
