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Web LinksUNIT 5: HYDROCARBONS AND ENERGYChapter 11: Hydrocarbons
11.2 Refining Petroleum This Web site describes the effects of hydrogen sulfide on humans. It includes a breakdown of the effects of different concentrations of hydrogen sulfide and also includes descriptions of the sources of this toxic gas.
This article from the Yale Insider describes what "sour gas" is and explains the effects of exposure to hydrogen sulfide. Included at the bottom of the page is a number of links to articles about hydrogen sulfide.
Government of Alberta: General Natural Gas FAQ Page (514, #4 ) This section of the frequently asked questions page about natural gas explains what sour gas is, the effects of sour gas, and provides a link to the ERCB, the regulatory body governing Alberta's natural energy resources.
ToxFAQ's for Hydrogen Sulfide Page (514, #4 ) This fact sheet from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry addresses numerous questions about hydrogen sulfide including what hydrogen sulfide is, where people might be exposed to it, and whether government agencies are doing anything to protect humans from exposure to hydrogen sulfide.
From the National Academy Press, publisher to the National Academy of Science, a chapter describing fire suppression materials used in commercial aircraft. This site is very detailed and specific. Search the site for a more focussed inquiry.
This article from Airport Magazine describes the characteristics of jet fuel fires and their effects. The article discusses training and preparedness for dealing with such situations at airports.
West Coast Environmental Law Association provides this analysis of the Kyoto protocol and its various components including emissions trading. The document is detailed in its review of the material in the protocol. Kyoto Protocol of Climate Change Page (523, #12 ) From the US State Department, this page is a fairly easy to follow outline of the Kyoto Protocol and emissions trading. The material is presented in a summary format and speaks to the impact of the protocol on the United States Driving More Efficiently Page (524, EAI ) A page of information and related links from the US Department of Energy. This section focuses on vehicles, how to choose fuel efficient cars, how to drive with fuel efficiency in mind, how to combine trips or choose routes
From the US Department of Energy, a page of tips and links on ways to improve fuel efficiency in your home. What is Carbon Monoxide and Who is at Risk? Page (527, #18 ) Primatech, makers of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, has produced this very informative page on home safety. The page includes how CO detectors work, symptoms, maintenance as well as a scientific discussion of the effects on the human body. Hamel Volunteer Fire Department Page (527, #18 ) This page from the Hamel Volunteer Fire Department, Hamel, Minnesota gives a brief explanation of how CO detectors work, as well as how to maintain the different types of detectors. The site includes further information including health hazards associated with different amounts of CO and what to do when your CO detector goes off.
Reactions of Bromine with Selected Compounds Page (550, #12 ) These virtual demonstrations from the University of Michigan illustrate the reaction of bromine with certain compounds such as cyclohexane, cyclohexene, and benzene. Addition of Bromine to Hydrocarbons Page (550, #12 ) A page on the Chemistry Learning Center at the University of Illinois website that describes the chemistry behind the reaction of bromine with cyclohexane and cyclohexene. The site includes both a Qicktime and a Windows Media movie of the reactions. Dublin City University Chemistry Department Page (552, #16 ) Dublin City University Chemistry Department website that lists many chemistry related links including several Ras-Mol and Chime libraries.
DCU School of Chemical Sciences site containing 280 molecules using chime. The molecules are catalogued alphabetically. How Plastics Are Made Page (556, #19 ) A section of the Hollo Plastics Equipment, Inc. website that describes the methods used to make various plactics. The page includes a discussion of their properties, additives, uses etc. What is Polypropylene Page (556, #19) This site from Vinyl Art .Inc details the uses of polypropylene. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find out more about characteristics and uses of polypropylene. Career Profiles Page (557, #20 ) From Tech Works, a list of career profiles available by downloading an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. Choose career information about petrochemical field is given under the Gas and Petroleum Technology file.
The Oklahoma Energy Resources Board is the source of this page that describes a number fo different careers in the petroleum industry. Ethanol Page (563, # 29) This document from the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association details uses of ethanol. Included in this document is information about the history of ethanol, uses of ethanol, efficiency, and emissions. Also included is a diagram detailing where ethanol falls in the carbon cycle. Requires Acrobat reader. Illinois Corn Page (563, #29) Illinois Corn provides this brochure about the use of ethanol as an additive to gasoline. Browse this article for information.
The Chemical Heritage Foundation has produced this historical overview of the major advances in our knowledge of matter and the elements. The site includes descriptions of the contributions of various scientists to the different fields within chemistry.
The 1911 Encyclopedia provides this brief biography of Berthelot. Browse through for pertinent information. Electric Library- Berthelot Page (563, #30 ) This page from the Electric Library describes Berthelot and his synthesis of many organic compounds to prove that the old theory that organic compounds only came from living creatures was wrong.
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