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Through Optimum Use and Innovation of Welding and Joining Technologies
Improving Global Quality of Life
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?
Figure 9.4
An impressing growth of the vehicle fleet in Asia Pacific
(
Reproduced courtesy: ExxonMobil)
North America Europe Asia Pacific
North America Europe Asia Pacific
Light Duty Fleet
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Figure 9.3
Power generation regional split - Coal will be the dominating
energy source in Asia Pacific (Reproduced courtesy: ExxonMobil)
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Needs and challenges of major industry sectors for future applications
