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Alternative Fuels for Transportation
Hardcover
Series: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
AutomobilesGeneral SciencePhysics
ISBN13: 9781439819579
Publisher: Crc Pr Inc
Published: Oct 13 2010
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.67
Height: 1.10 Width: 6.10 Depth: 9.10
Language: English
Exploring how to counteract the world's energy insecurity and environmental pollution, this volume covers the production methods, properties, storage, engine tests, system modification, transportation and distribution, economics, safety aspects, applications, and material compatibility of alternative fuels. The esteemed editor highlights the importance of moving toward alternative fuels and the problems and environmental impact of depending on petroleum products. Each self-contained chapter focuses on a particular fuel source, including vegetable oils, biodiesel, methanol, ethanol, dimethyl ether, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas, hydrogen, electric, fuel cells, and fuel from nonfood crops.
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