IIW White Paper

9 Needs and challenges of major industry sectors for future applications

North America Europe Asia Pacific

MBDOE

MBDOE

MBDOE

60

60

60

50

50

50

3.6%

40

40

40

2.7%

Average Growth / Yr 2000 - 2030 0.8%

30

30

30

3.7%

Other Nuclear Gas Coal Hydro Oil

20

20

20

3.9%

1.0% 0.7% 2.4% 0.1%

10

10

10

0

0

0

1980 2005 2030 1980 2005 2030 1980 2005 2030

Figure 9.3 Power generation regional split - Coal will be the dominating energy source in Asia Pacific (Reproduced courtesy: ExxonMobil)

In Asia Pacific, coal demand continues to grow rapidly, as with other energy types, at just over 3 % per year. This growth will be reinforced by Asia Pacific’s massive coal resources. In Asia Pacific, however, the fleet is expected to nearly quadruple up to 2030. The energy demand in Asia Pacific and India will force the extraction of gas and oil, which must be increased. Figure 9.5 is showing the distribution of reserves. The energy sector and especially wind power generation is growing in importance depending on the firm commitment by governments to reduce the negative environmental impacts. Wind power grew with 19% year 2006 but corresponds only to 3% of the total electrical power generation. The capacity for nuclear power is also expanded and there are 45 plants under construction worldwide. One of the major concerns is the storage of the radioactive waste. Detailed investigations on how to solve this task is ongoing in many countries. Which joining process is most suitable; FSW, EB or TIG to close the canisters for the waste?

North America Europe Asia Pacific Light Duty Fleet

Million

Million

Million

500

500

500

2.4%

Average Growth / Yr 2000 - 2030 1.2%

4.7%

400

400

400

.5%

olar

300

300

300

Hybride Diesel

0.9%

200

200

200

Gasoline

100

100

100

0

0

0

2000 2010 2020 2030 2000 2010 2020 2030 2000 2010 2020 2030

Figure 9.4 An impressing growth of the vehicle fleet in Asia Pacific ( Reproduced courtesy: ExxonMobil)

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