Alternative Fuels for Transportation

• Otros Autores: Ramadhas, A S (Editor)
• Formato: Electrónico Capítulo de libro
• Lenguaje: inglés
• Publicado: Taylor & Francis 2011
• Materias: 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
• Acceso en línea: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Sumario

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.

Descripción Física

1 electronic resource (463 p.)

ISBN

b16260

Acceso

Open Access