[MacG]

This is not really a review, rather an announcement. One of Kjell Aleklett's students, Fredrik Robelius, has written a PhD thesis about PeakOil which he is going to defend this Friday. Opponent is the famous Dr Robert Hirsch from SAIC.

The announcement is here and the fulltext thesis (in English) is here.

[MattSavinar]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('MacG', 'T')his is not really a review, rather an announcement. One of Kjell Aleklett's students, Fredrik Robelius, has written a PhD thesis about PeakOil which he is going to defend this Friday. Opponent is the famous Dr Robert Hirsch from SAIC.

The announcement is here and the fulltext thesis (in English) is here.

[MacG]

"DP" means "Double Post" and nothing else.

[MacG]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('MattSavinar', 'D')o I need to explain why anybody who learns about PO, then chooses to do a PHD thesis on it so clearly does not understand the real implications?

[MattSavinar]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('MacG', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('MattSavinar', 'D')o I need to explain why anybody who learns about PO, then chooses to do a PHD thesis on it so clearly does not understand the real implications?

[MacG]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('MattSavinar', '"')Oh my effin God, I"m screwed . .. .what should I do? move to a farmlet and get my hands dirty?"

[Bas]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('MattSavinar', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('MacG', 'T')his is not really a review, rather an announcement. One of Kjell Aleklett's students, Fredrik Robelius, has written a PhD thesis about PeakOil which he is going to defend this Friday. Opponent is the famous Dr Robert Hirsch from SAIC.

The announcement is here and the fulltext thesis (in English) is here.

[bantri]

i´ve tried a search on keywords like eroei, eroi, energy return and found nothing... strange...

IMO i think it is very important to mention eroei in a thesis.

also on the modelling graph the final tail angle points horizontal, with a remark to a point called "economic limit".

IMO it should point DOWN with a point called "energetic limit" if it´s possible to consider eroei influence on production graphs...

hope it helps

[MacG]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('bantri', 'i')´ve tried a search on keywords like eroei, eroi, energy return and found nothing... strange...

IMO i think it is very important to mention eroei in a thesis.

also on the modelling graph the final tail angle points horizontal, with a remark to a point called "economic limit".

IMO it should point DOWN with a point called "energetic limit" if it´s possible to consider eroei influence on production graphs...

hope it helps

[dbruning]

What would the affect be if he presents his thesis and his opponent were to absolutely destroy him?

Could this be used to debunk the PO position?

"Next, we have a story about a conspiracy theorist who believes Oil in running out. As you will see, he's soundly proven wrong by one of the leading experts. Nothing to see here. Janice has the story...."

[MacG]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('dbruning', 'W')hat would the affect be if he presents his thesis and his opponent were to absolutely destroy him?

Could this be used to debunk the PO position?

"Next, we have a story about a conspiracy theorist who believes Oil in running out. As you will see, he's soundly proven wrong by one of the leading experts. Nothing to see here. Janice has the story...."

[MattSavinar]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Bas', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('MattSavinar', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('MacG', 'T')his is not really a review, rather an announcement. One of Kjell Aleklett's students, Fredrik Robelius, has written a PhD thesis about PeakOil which he is going to defend this Friday. Opponent is the famous Dr Robert Hirsch from SAIC.

The announcement is here and the fulltext thesis (in English) is here.

[Navono]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('MattSavinar', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Bas', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('MattSavinar', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('MacG', 'T')his is not really a review, rather an announcement. One of Kjell Aleklett's students, Fredrik Robelius, has written a PhD thesis about PeakOil which he is going to defend this Friday. Opponent is the famous Dr Robert Hirsch from SAIC.

The announcement is here and the fulltext thesis (in English) is here.

[Aaron]

Peak Oil isn't in question per se... only when it will happen is in dispute.

Only the Abiotic oil from Tesla's frozen head folks think peak oil won't ever happen.

Even CERA & the USGS acknowledge that peak will happen.

They just disagree on how soon it will arive.

Since the difference between ASPO peak prediction around 2010 & USGS peak prediction of around 2030 is mostly based on OPEC's 1980's paper barrels, it all hinges on if the paper barrels are really in place or not.

But nobody credible thinks peak oil will never happen.

[pup55]

Hello, MacG:

I have a couple of questions about the process:

When the thesis is "defended" is he or she expected to be able to explain and/or back up "all" of the statements he or she makes in there, or "most" or "some". What is the standard for "defense?"

Is this done verbally in some sort of public setting? If so, how long is this expected to last?

Secondly, why Hirsch? Can others, such as the lowly forum dwellers over here, join in the fun?

Thirdly, is this supposed to be an "original contribution to knowledge?" I think in the US, this is the standard for the PhD thesis, although someone will have to correct me if this is wrong.

Fourthly, will Hirsch take the position that the peak is not predictable based on the behavior of the giant fields, or that the peak will occur later or earlier than the author suggests? Or, is not knowing exactly what position Hirsch is going to take part of the fun?

Finally, the judging: Who decides whether the work is sufficiently "defended" and what are the standards?

Hope you do not mind a few nosy questions. I would be interested to hear more about this process.

[MacG]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Aaron', 'P')eak Oil isn't in question per se... only when it will happen is in dispute.

Only the Abiotic oil from Tesla's frozen head folks think peak oil won't ever happen.

Even CERA & the USGS acknowledge that peak will happen.

They just disagree on how soon it will arive.

Since the difference between ASPO peak prediction around 2010 & USGS peak prediction of around 2030 is mostly based on OPEC's 1980's paper barrels, it all hinges on if the paper barrels are really in place or not.

But nobody credible thinks peak oil will never happen.

[MacG]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('pup55', 'H')ello, MacG:

I have a couple of questions about the process:

When the thesis is "defended" is he or she expected to be able to explain and/or back up "all" of the statements he or she makes in there, or "most" or "some". What is the standard for "defense?"

Is this done verbally in some sort of public setting? If so, how long is this expected to last?

Secondly, why Hirsch? Can others, such as the lowly forum dwellers over here, join in the fun?

Thirdly, is this supposed to be an "original contribution to knowledge?" I think in the US, this is the standard for the PhD thesis, although someone will have to correct me if this is wrong.

Fourthly, will Hirsch take the position that the peak is not predictable based on the behavior of the giant fields, or that the peak will occur later or earlier than the author suggests? Or, is not knowing exactly what position Hirsch is going to take part of the fun?

Finally, the judging: Who decides whether the work is sufficiently "defended" and what are the standards?

Hope you do not mind a few nosy questions. I would be interested to hear more about this process.