Alternative Fuels for Transportation (eBook, PDF)

Redaktion: Ramadhas, A S

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 463
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. April 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781439819586
• Artikelnr.: 56961900

Autorenporträt

A.S. Ramadhas is a Senior Research Officer in the engine testing of fuels and emissions department in the Research and Development Center of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. With a decade of experience in academia and industry, Dr. Ramadhas focuses his research on conventional and alternative fuels, gasoline additives, engine technologies, and emissions.