The Environmental Protection Of A Natural Gas Star Program

Oil and natural gas companies have developed a way to drill for natural gas, a process called hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking. Natural gas is a flammable gas mixture consisting of methane and several other hydrocarbons that occur naturally underground. Natural gas is used as fuel for heating, cooking, and even in some automobiles like the “RideOn” buses. This technique has only recently become economically feasible with the rising prices of fossil fuels, and there is much potential for recovering natural gas through fracking. However, fracking has many waste products and unusual side effects caused by the unnatural forces and materials used. Fracking has a detrimental effect on the surrounding environment through

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Natural gas is a fossil fuel that plays a critical role in the demand and supply of energy in the United States. It is considered to be a clean burning transition fuel. Compared to coal and oil, natural gas combustion does not generate as much pollution and is therefore considered an ideal partner for renewable energy resources. Natural gas is extracted from shale formations underground that require horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing – “hydrofracking” or “fracking”. This drilling and extraction method is currently considered a global widespread issue due to the rapid increase in the amount of new gas wells that threatens the quality of water around the source (Entriken, Evans-White, Johnson & Hagenbuch, 2011).

The full information about the safety and risks should be released to the public which is a basic tenet of ethical behavior. This is so because from the "Rights Theory", those that are exposed to the threats of this process should be informed of the potential harm and any other environmental effects. The bottom line in the environmental issue is accepting and realizing that even though the technology has transformed the US energy industry, the independence comes at an expense. Therefore, energy decisions have to decide whether health and safety environment concerns shall be sacrificed in the name of economic growth band safety, increasing jobs and exports. The natural gas and oil extraction should be researched to come up with safer procedures because the gas is a bridge towards powering our economy with less pollution from the carbon emitting substances that lead to global warming.

Safe natural gas fracturing or “fracking” is on the rise and our country is benefiting from in on several levels. From meeting energy needs to creating jobs and helping the economy, natural gas is an invisible miracle. Many precautions are taken during the fracking process in order to ensure it is safe as possible. Natural gas is something I work around every day due to the fact I work in the oilfield and the work I do is carried out during a “frac.” Many environmentalist and various people from different scientific fields argue that the benefits are not worth the risk.

The PR firms expound the virtues of natural gas and would have us to believe “the negative side-effects caused by fracking are insignificant” (Larson 2). They rattle off information on how natural gas is a clean burning source of energy and how it is now responsible for 30% of electricity production, as well as heating in half of the homes in U.S.; therefore lessening our dependency on foreign suppliers. All positives attributes, granted, but at the end of the day fracking is a business; big business whose primary focus is keeping their shareholders happy with increase revenue. Unfortunately in their quest to make the almighty dollar, they are putting human lives as well as the environment at risk with the use of chemicals that are toxic, some are known carcinogens. To add insult to injury, the government, who is supposed to protect the interests of all, as opposed to the interests of a few, granted the energy companies an exemption from the laws meant to provide protection to humans as well as two irreplaceable resources, water and air. Granting this exemption is a clear indication that public health and the preservation of local ecology were less of a priority than making a profit.

As such, the check valve or backflow assemblies will require the internal inspection. The CPVC pipe will not require an internal inspection per 14.2.1.5. This says that nonmetallic pipe shall not be required to comply with Section 14.2 that addresses the assessment of internal condition of piping. This addresses the question regarding apartments and hotels. Residential dwellings with NFPA 13D systems are not within the scope of NFPA 25 per 1.1.5. There is an exception in 16.2 for small residential board and care occupancies with NFPA 13D systems. Paragraph 16.2.1 says that the requirements in this section shall only apply to residential board and care facilities with sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13D as described in NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. Paragraph 16.2.1.1 says that systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13D, shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with 33.2.3.5.8.1 through 33.2.3.5.8.15 of NFPA 101, which reference specific sections of NFPA 25. The frequency of the inspection, test, or maintenance shall be in accordance with [NFPA 101], whereas the purpose and procedure shall be from NFPA 25 [101:33.2.3.5.8]. The referenced sections do not mention check valves or backflow prevention assemblies for

Supporters of hydraulic fracturing correctly point out that energy derived natural gas is less damaging to the environment than coal. However, this does not take natural gas leaks into account. Leaks in the piping that transports the extracted natural gas from the well to a storage container emit methane into the atmosphere. Methane has a greenhouse effect 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide. (Environmental Protection Agency) In 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency estimated that these leaks totaled 570 billion cubic feet (Alvarez, Pacala and Winebrake 6435), making natural gas operations the largest source of methane emissions in the United States (Environmental Protection Agency). When this amount of leakage and the damaging nature of methane is taken into account, natural gas is actually worse for the environment overall than coal (Alvarez, Pacala and Winebrake

W hy does everyone care so much about natural gas? Why is it such an essential part of modern culture? Sure, it's an exciting and up and coming technology, which is fuel for the technological generation that we've grown up in, but we need to take a closer look to see the methods and impacts that could affect generations after us.

The natural gas industry, according to Greco, is living in a persistent lie as being clean and climate friendly. Although burning natural gas produces less carbon dioxide, the natural gas can also pollute waterways, release methane which is 86 to 105 times as powerful as carbon dioxide, cause health problems, and also contributes to the amount of site accidents occurring in our nation. For example, the natural gas storage leak that occurred outside of Los Angeles in Porter Ranch after a lack of a subsurface shutoff valve caused clouds of gas to be produced outside of the plant for three and a half months caused the locals to experience nausea, vomiting, headaches, and nosebleeds. Erin Brockovich, an environmental activist and research, claimed that the leak was a “BP oil spill, just on land” because of its massive impact and the magnitude, duration, and climate effects. In regards to

Natural gas is being relied upon more as an energy source instead of the polluting energy source of burning coal. This is a good thing because it is cutting out the CO2 emissions given off by using coal. However, the method of using hydraulic fracturing to get the natural gas is worse for the environment than the coal. But in the long run, the benefits of hydraulic fracturing do not outweigh the costs. Fracking releases methane gas, a greenhouse gas, into the environment. The chemicals that are being used are winding up in our drinking water, and there has been evidence that fracking has increased seismic activity in the regions in which it is being used to extract the natural gas. Using natural gas cuts down the greenhouse gas emissions of coal, but the very method to gather natural gas also increases greenhouse gas emissions. Negating any clean energy benefits that the

This process is very risky towards people’s health. It uses over 650 chemicals that can cause cancer. Leaks and accidents can happen at natural gas wells and this will release toxic compounds and pollutants. People who live near these wells are fearing for their life even though no

The new technological advancement which is also known as “Fracking” process has tremendously increased the supply of natural gas in America. And on the other hand, as natural gas does not emit the greenhouse gases like that of coal fuel energy, the consumer preference of coal based products switched to natural gas. As supply and demand of natural gas kept increasing, fracking process has also increased in larger extent in different regions of the country. As a result, negative impacts are also generated like water contamination, air pollution, health problems, natural resources impact and broader economic impacts (Environment America

Most of the natural gas transportation in the USA is done through 305,000 miles of transmission pipelines. Existing LNG degasification facilities allow for limited international trade of LNG (Table 2). Due to free market pricing when natural gas cost less in summer period, gas-storing facilities are widespread over the country including more than 400 underground storages and 113 LNG peaking facilities (EIA, 2008).

The Mechanical Seals Division (MSD) had sales in 1986 of $50.1 million and operating income of $7.8 million. A mechanical seal prevents leakage between a rotating shaft and a stationary casing in a wide variety of fluid transfer and control systems. MSD specialized in highly-engineered seals to meet demanding minimum-leakage specifications for hazardous applications (e.g., high-temperature, high-pressure, flammable, caustic, carcinogenic, and/or poisonous fluids) in industries such as petroleum, chemical, pulp and paper, power generating, and mineral and ore processing. MSD performed most of its manufacturing in California and Holland and, like Byron Jackson, maintained sales and service offices in many locations around the world. The Fluid Controls Division (FCD) was the group 's smallest, with net sales of $38.6 million and operating profit of $6.8 million in 1986. It designed and produced proprietary closed loop servo control systems and components, primarily for the U.S. aerospace and defense industries. In particular, FCD was a leading producer of pneumatic actuation systems (PAS) used for controlling the motion and position of fins on tactical missiles. In 1986 FCD was a key PAS supplier for Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) missiles and it was developing similar systems for other types of tactical missiles. FCD also produced aircraft flight control systems