Alternative Fuels for Transportation

• Weitere Verfasser: Ramadhas, A S (Herausgegeben von)
• Format: Elektronisch Buchkapitel
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlicht: Taylor & Francis 2011
• Schlagworte: Energy; Thermodynamics & heat; Civil engineering, surveying & building; Mechanical engineering; Environmental science, engineering & technology; Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology; Power and Energy; Automotive Technology and Engineering; ENG; MechanicalEngineering; ENERGYANDCLEANTECH; SCI-TECH; STM; Alternative Energy Sources; Alternative Fuels; Biodiesel; Ethanol; Fuel Technology; Internal Combustion Engines; Methanol; Nonconventional Fuels; Renewable Energy; Sustainable Development
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Zusammenfassung

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.

Beschreibung

1 electronic resource (463 p.)

ISBN

b16260

Zugangseinschränkungen

Open Access