EGEE 401
Energy in a Changing World

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Unit 4: Transportation Fuel Use and Challenges – Lesson 8: Transportation Fuels: Non-Renewable

About Unit 4 and Lesson 8

In this lesson, we'll learn about non-renewable fuels used for transportation. We will examine demand for transportation fuels, environmental impact, the oil refining process and import/export factors.

What will we learn in Lesson 8?

With the successful completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

  • explain how a combustion engine works;
  • quantify demand for transportation fuels;
  • define the oil refining process and products;
  • relate the consumption of transportation fuels to their impact on the environment.

What is due for Lesson 8?

The table below provides an overview of the requirements for Lesson 8. For details regarding the assignment, refer to the page(s) noted in the table.

Please refer to the Calendar in Canvas for specific time frames and due dates.

Lesson 8 Requirements
REQUIREMENT LOCATION SUBMITTED FOR GRADING?
Reading: (Fuel Demand):
  • DOE "Energy Explained" (as designated)
  • US EIA's "International Energy Outlook 2016" (as designated)

Page 2

No

Reading: (Environment):
  • "How a Car Engine Works"
  • "How a Diesel Engine Works"
  • "How can a gallon of gasoline produce 20 pounds of carbon dioxide?"
  • "Fast Facts" from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (June 2016)
Page 3 No
Reading: (Oil Refining):
  • DOE's "Energy Explained" (as designated)
  • "The Refining Process" and watch simulation
Page 4 No
Reading: (Imports and Exports):
  • EIA's "Energy Explained" and FAQ (as designated)
  • OPEC (as designated)
Page 5 No
Lesson 8 Activity: Complete Lesson 8 Activity. (It's in Canvas, under Module 4) Page 7 Yes
Unit 4 Discussion Forum: "Let's Go Shopping" (It's in Canvas, under Module 4) Page 8 Yes

Questions about EGEE 401?

If you have any questions, please post them to our Questions about EGEE 401? Discussion in Canvas. Use this Discussion for general questions about course content and administration. I will check it daily to respond. While you are there, feel free to post your own responses if you, too, are able to help out a classmate or have a related question.