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Assessment of CO2 removal utilizing the concept of sustainability limitations

Authors :
Hisashi Ishitani
Ryuji Matsuhashi
Source :
Energy Conversion and Management. 38:S635-S641
Publication Year :
1997
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 1997.

Abstract

This paper deals with sustainable energy technologies under restrictions on resources and environmental impact. We have developed a database to estimate life-cycle efficiencies and greenhouse-gas emissions. Next, we define sustainability limitations on resource depletion and emissions. Based on these concepts, the present world energy system is judged to be unsustainable. Mitigation measures such as disposal of CO 2 and solar power generation are evaluated utilizing the concept. We show how sustainability influences the cost-effectiveness of measures taken. At the same time CO 2 removal is shown to play a transitional but important role to realize sustainable energy scenario in ultra-long term.

Details

ISSN :
01968904
Volume :
38
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Energy Conversion and Management
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........d443865d452f8da8ad4f4e8920f1d1be
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0196-8904(97)00008-3